Why go
- Capital of Benin.
History
Porto-Novo is the capital and second-largest city of Benin. The commune covers an area of 52 square kilometres (20 sq mi) and as of 2002 had a population of 223,552 people.
Where to stay
FJRC+RW8 Quartier Houinmè, Porto-Novo, Benin · tr.ee
ilot 113 rue 40 Avakpa Kpodji, Benin · artresidence.bj
Lot 327M, Benin · hrsantaclaudia.com
6 4878997912710075, 2.659820872996983, Porto-Novo, Benin · hotellaska.com
B.P. 1946 COTONOU, BENIN, Porto-Novo, Benin · toureiffelhotel.com
CJVP+FHX, Djeregbe, Benin · web.facebook.com
Boulevard Lagunaire Boîte Postale 249, Porto-Novo, Benin · cthlepalais.com
RNIE1, Porto-Novo, Benin
FJW4+JMJ, Quatier Catchi Boulevard extérieur principal Décamé, Porto-Novo, Benin
Quartier Agbokou Après la Mairie, Porto-Novo, Benin
FJF6+6VX, Porto-Novo, Benin
Benin, Porto-Novo, immeuble HOUNSINOU quartier houinmè
Indoor
Porto-Novo, Benin
Porto-Novo, Benin
Indoor
GM72+V8, Adjarra, Benin
Restaurants & places to go
Restaurant · buvette, boisson, nourriture
Food Court · Aire de restauration de la radio scolaire éducative
Cafe · Café bar
African, Barbecue, Restaurant · African/Barbecue restaurant
Fast Food · fast food
Biergarten · biergarten
Restaurant · Vente de riz au gras, lait caillé
Food Court · food court
Cafe · vente de boissons en canette thee chaud et froid spaghetti haricots
Fast Food · fast food
Biergarten · biergarten
Restaurant · café bar restaurant
Food Court · food court
Cafe · cafe
Fast Food · fast food
Restaurant · N° IFU: 0201910752185 · RCCM: RB/PNO/19 A 10350
Food Court · food court
Cafe · cafe
Fast Food · fast food
Restaurant · lapin et divers, boissons
Food Court · food court
Cafe · cafe
Fast Food · fast food
Restaurant · cafétéria
Food Court · food court
Cafe · cafe
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-08:00
Food Court · food court
Cafe · cafe
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 07:00-17:00
Food Court · food court
Cafe · cafe
Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00-12:00 Features: takeaway
Food Court · food court
Cafe · cafe
Restaurant · restaurant
Food Court · food court
Cafe · cafe
Restaurant · restaurant
Food Court · food court
Cafe · cafe
Restaurant · restaurant
Food Court · food court
Cafe · cafe
Restaurant · restaurant
61 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Cotonou Cadjehoun International Airport (COO) 29 km to the centre
Cotonou, AQ, BJ — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 19 airlines (Ethiopian Airlines, Senegal Airlines, Mauritania Airlines International, Hapagfly…) · direct flights to 18 destinations incl. Abidjan, Douala, Pointe-noire, Bamako, Brazzaville… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Serves Lagos (111 km) — the low-cost way in
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 19 airlines, 18 direct destinations
- Ethiopian Airlines ET (DH8, 757-200, 737-700) · 5 routes: Abidjan, Abuja*, Addis Ababa, Lome*, Niamey*
- Senegal Airlines DN (A320) · 5 routes: Abidjan, Bamako, Dakar, Douala, Libreville
- Mauritania Airlines International L6 (737-700) · 4 routes: Abidjan, Bamako, Brazzaville, Pointe-noire
- Hapagfly HF (Embraer 170, A319) · 3 routes: Abidjan, Accra, Lome
- Pacific East Asia Cargo Airlines Q8 (732, 737-300) · 3 routes: Brazzaville, Libreville, Pointe-noire
- Varig Log LC (737) · 3 routes: Brazzaville, Douala, Pointe-noire
- World Scale Airlines W3 (CRJ-900, 737-700) · 3 routes: Dakar, Douala, Lagos
- Air Burkina 2J (M87) · 2 routes: Lome, Ouagadougou
- Chicago Express C8 (146) · 2 routes: Bata, Malabo
- Dennis Sky DH (ATR 72) · 2 routes: Bamako, Libreville
- Air Canada AC (A330-200) · 1 route: Abidjan*
- Air France AF (A340-300) · 1 route: Paris
- Brussels Airlines SN (A330-200) · 1 route: Abidjan
- Camair-co QC (737) · 1 route: Douala
- Kenya Airways KQ (737-800) · 1 route: Nairobi
- Lufthansa Cargo LH (A330-200) · 1 route: Abidjan*
- Royal Air Maroc AT (737-800) · 1 route: Lagos
- South African Airways SA (A320) · 1 route: Pointe-noire
- United Airlines UA (A330-200) · 1 route: Abidjan*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Port Novo (Benin Republic)
Ferry terminal · 1.2 km from the centre · private
Djassin
Ferry terminal · 1.8 km from the centre
Adjinan
Ferry terminal · 9.1 km from the centre
Wamon
Ferry terminal · 9.9 km from the centre
pashi
Ferry terminal · 11 km from the centre · private
farasime
Ferry terminal · 11 km from the centre · private
Rivière noire
Ferry route
Gli-Awoyo
Ferry route
Abule Osun – Port Novo (Benin Republic)
Ferry route
Kirikiri – Port Novo (Benin Republic)
Ferry route
Mile 2/NIWA – Port Novo (Benin Republic)
Ferry route
Port Novo (Benin Republic) – Ebute Ero/Elegbata Jetty
Ferry route
Marina/CMS – Port Novo (Benin Republic)
Ferry route
Farasime – Ebute Ero/Elegbata Jetty
Ferry route
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Porto Novo, Bénin — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in. By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Port Novo (Benin Republic), 1.2 km); routes include Rivière noire, Gli-Awoyo, Abule Osun – Port Novo (Benin Republic).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Porto Novo, Bénin. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.