Cotonou airport fees: what you pay at COO
The ASECNA AIP page for Benin, in force from 16 April 2026, lists five charges per international departure. They are a 20,000 FCFA passenger charge, a 20,000 FCFA aeronautical development charge, an 18,000 FCFA security charge and a 2,500 FCFA tourism development charge. A passenger safety charge of 10 euros applies at boarding and at arrival. Regional flights carry a 15,000 FCFA passenger charge and domestic flights 1,500 FCFA. The page does not say how passengers pay.
Every charge at this airport
| Charge | Amount | Who pays | How it is paid | Set by | Collected by / goes to | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger charge (RP) Levied at all Benin airports open to public air transport 1 | 20,000 FCFA international, 15,000 FCFA regional, 1,500 FCFA domestic | Boarding passengers | Not stated on the page, normally inside the ticket | Beninese authorities, published in the ASECNA AIP | Not stated on the AIP page | In force |
| Aeronautical development charge (RDAP) 1 | 20,000 FCFA | Boarding passengers | Not stated on the page, normally inside the ticket | Beninese authorities, published in the ASECNA AIP | Not stated on the AIP page | In force |
| Security charge (RS) 1 | 18,000 FCFA | Departing passengers | Not stated on the page, normally inside the ticket | Beninese authorities, published in the ASECNA AIP | Not stated on the AIP page | In force |
| Passenger safety charge (sécurisation du passager) 1 | 10 euros | Passengers on boarding and on arrival | Not stated on the page, normally inside the ticket | Beninese authorities, published in the ASECNA AIP | Not stated on the AIP page | In force |
| Tourism development charge 1 | 2,500 FCFA | Boarding passengers | Not stated on the page, normally inside the ticket | Beninese authorities, published in the ASECNA AIP | Not stated on the AIP page | In force |
Evidence summary: 1 linked source, 5 charges confirmed in force, 0 unconfirmed. Suspended and proposed charges are not treated as payable now.
How to pay
- Check the taxes section of your ticket for these charges.
- The AIP page does not describe a cash payment for passengers.
What this page does not cover
This page does not cover visa fees and is not legal advice. Fees change: check the date above and your ticket receipt before you travel.
Common questions
How much are departure charges at Cotonou?
The AIP lists 60,500 FCFA in passenger, development, security and tourism charges on an international departure, plus a 10 euro safety charge.
Is anything charged on arrival in Cotonou?
Yes. The 10 euro passenger safety charge applies on boarding and on arrival.
Sources
Change log
- : Page published. Figures checked against the sources listed.