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Country Guide > Africa > Benin | |
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Travel - International Air Air Burkina, Air France, Air Ivoire, Cameroon Airlines and Delta Airlines all run services to and from Benin. Benin also has a shareholding in Air Afrique (RK). It is advised that travellers reconfirm all flights 48 hours prior to departure. International airports Cotonou Cadjehoun (COO) is 5km (3 miles) west of the city. Taxis and limousines are available to the city (travel time – 15 to 20 minutes). Airport facilities include duty free shop, restaurant, bar, post office, business centre, 24-hour medical facilities, bank and car hire (Benin Limousine and Hertz Benin). Departure tax None. Sea Several shipping lines run regular cargo services from Marseille to Cotonou. Local shipping from Lagos arrives in Porto Novo. Rail The railway line from Parakou (via Gaya) to Niamey in Niger, currently under construction, will provide the first rail link into Niger. Road There are at least three good main roads: one connecting Cotonou with Niamey in Niger; another connecting Lagos with Porto Novo, Cotonou, Lomé and Accra; and a third connecting Parakou with Kara in Togo. Buses and taxis are available. |