From Bamako · Mali
Bamako to Cotonou.
The same CFA franc, no visa, and the coast a few hours away by air: Cotonou welcomes travellers from Bamako for business, study and family celebrations.
The journey
No regular nonstop flight at the moment: most people connect through Abidjan or Lomé, and Corsair has scheduled a Bamako to Cotonou flight in early January 2027. By road, the route crosses areas foreign ministries formally advise against: fly. Cadjèhoun is fifteen minutes from our homes.
The visa
African passports: no visa for Benin, for up to 90 days. Other nationalities apply for the electronic visa.
The money
The same CFA franc (XOF) as Mali: no exchange needed, the prices you read are the prices you pay. We accept Mobile Money, card and bank transfer.
Hotel or furnished home?
For a stay of several days or weeks, with family or for work, a furnished home costs less than a hotel and lives better, with a concierge on the ground.
Worldwide
From Bamako, your concierge in Cotonou
You do not need to be in Cotonou for things to get done there. From Bamako, you message us on WhatsApp: we prepare your arrival, book the hotel and the table, organise an anniversary or a surprise for your family, and you follow it all from afar. Written quote first, invoice after.
Time difference : One hour behind Cotonou.
Where to stay in Cotonou
Common questions
- Do you need a visa to travel from Mali to Benin?
- No. Benin waives the visa for citizens of every African country, Mali included, for stays of up to 90 days. A yellow-fever vaccination certificate is checked on arrival.
- Is there a direct flight from Bamako to Cotonou?
- No regular flight at the moment. Corsair has scheduled one in early January 2027; the rest of the year you connect through Abidjan or Lomé, and the trip takes half a day depending on the connection.
Tell us your dates
We answer in French or English, and the home is held as soon as the deposit lands.
+229 01 67 60 80 60