Cadjehoun Airport, International airport in Cotonou, Benin
Cadjehoun Airport is an international aviation hub in Cotonou serving commercial and regional travel. The facility operates with an asphalt runway and a terminal building offering passenger services and connections throughout West Africa.
The airport received its formal name in 2021 honoring Cardinal Bernardin Gantin and his contributions to the Catholic Church in Benin. The facility has developed as a critical transportation hub for the country since its establishment.
In 2021, the airport received its formal name after Cardinal Bernardin Gantin, recognizing the religious leader's contributions to the Catholic Church in Benin.
The terminal provides basic services and connections to multiple African destinations through various international carriers. Visitors should check with airlines or the information desk for current flight schedules and available services.
Plans to relocate operations to a new facility in Glo-Djigbé have existed since 1974 but remain unrealized. These long-standing expansion proposals reflect ongoing infrastructure challenges facing the region's air transport development.
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