How to get fromCotonou to Istanbulby plane or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Cotonou to Istanbul by plane or bus

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Fly Cotonou to Istanbul
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1. Fly from Cotonou (COO) to Istanbul (IST)plane COO - IST
7h 57m
₺15,233–50,261
Bus to Lagos, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the bus from Cotonou to Lagos Maza Mazabus
2. Fly from Lagos (LOS) to Istanbul (IST)plane LOS - IST
11h 30m
₺22,467–33,482
Fly Cotonou to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Fly from Cotonou (COO) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane COO - SAW
16h 15m
₺19,236–49,284
Bus to Lomé–Tokoin Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the bus from Cotonou to Lomébus
2. Fly from Lomé–Tokoin Airport (LFW) to Istanbul (IST)plane LFW - IST
16h 4m

Cotonou (COO) to Istanbul (IST) flights

2Weekly Planes

6h 50mAverage Duration

₺15,242Cheapest Price

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 4,725.3 km
Duration: 7h 57m

What companies run services between Cotonou, Benin and Istanbul, Turkey?

Turkish Airlines flies from Cotonou (COO) to Istanbul (IST) twice a week.

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Istanbul(opens in a new window), Türkiye(opens in a new window)

The Turkish city is a traveller’s dream. A visit to the world-famous Blue Mosque is a must, along with Topkapi Palace and church-turned-mosque-turned-museum Hagia Sophia. Transport yourself to ancient times in the Grand Bazaar, walk through the fascinating Basilica Cistern, wander down Istiklal Avenue in the heart of the city, and take a river cruise down the Bosphorus. Rejuvenate your body at a local hammam or Turkish bath, sip on some divine Turkish coffee and feast on delicious food and baklava, before checking out the city’s thriving nightlife scene.

Things to do in Istanbul

Mall of Istanbul(Opens in a new window)

The Mall of İstanbul (with a dotted capital I, the Turkish spelling of the word İstanbul; abbreviated form MOİ) is a mixed-use development in the Başakşehir district of Istanbul, centered around one of Turkey's largest shopping malls with of gross leasable area.

Places to stay in Istanbul

Merdan Hotel(Opens in a new window)

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Şar Pansiyon(Opens in a new window)

8.2Very Good

Alpinn Hotel Istanbul(Opens in a new window)

8.0Good

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