Distances and compensation
| Route | Compensation |
|---|---|
| Paris → Cotonou (Air France) | €600 |
| Paris → Cotonou (Corsair) | €600 |
| Brussels → Cotonou (Brussels Airlines) | €600 |
| Return to Paris or Brussels (these 3 carriers) | €600 |
| Cotonou (Ethiopian, Turkish - via connection) | €600 (EU departure only) |
Delay AND cancellation: two situations covered
Delay: a delay of at least 3h on arrival may entitle you to compensation of up to €600, subject to eligibility conditions and the absence of extraordinary circumstances (a routine technical fault and crew management issues are generally attributable to the airline; extreme weather or an air traffic controllers' strike may exempt it).
Cancellation: a cancellation entitles you to a refund or rerouting, and potentially to €600 compensation if the airline did not notify you within the required deadline, unless a genuine extraordinary circumstance applies.
Overbooking: if you are denied boarding against your will for lack of space, compensation is automatic.
EU carriers - covered both ways ✔
- EUAir France - flies Paris-Cotonou, EC 261 both directions
- EUCorsair - flies Paris-Cotonou, one of only 3 African destinations it serves (along with Abidjan and Bamako), EC 261 both directions
- EUBrussels Airlines - flies Brussels-Cotonou, EC 261 both directions
Non-EU carriers - EU departure only ✔ / return ✘
- Non-EUEthiopian Airlines - via Addis Ababa, EC 261 only departing Europe
- Non-EUTurkish Airlines - via Istanbul, EC 261 only departing Europe
- Non-EURoyal Air Maroc - via Casablanca, EC 261 only departing Europe
Frequent flights & eligibility
| Flight | Airline | EC 261 eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Paris → Cotonou | Air France EU | ✔ both directions |
| Paris → Cotonou | Corsair EU | ✔ both directions |
| Brussels → Cotonou | Brussels Airlines EU | ✔ both directions |
Frequently asked questions
How much compensation for a delayed flight to Cotonou?
The distance is well above the 3,500 km threshold, which places this route at the maximum tier. A delay of at least 3h on arrival may entitle you to compensation of up to €600 per passenger, subject to eligibility conditions.
Does Corsair fly to Cotonou?
Yes. Cotonou is one of only three African destinations served by Corsair, along with Abidjan and Bamako. French, and therefore EU, carrier, EC 261 coverage in both directions.
Which airlines fly to Cotonou from Europe?
Air France and Corsair fly Paris-Cotonou, Brussels Airlines flies Brussels-Cotonou. All three are European, EC 261 coverage in both directions.
My flight to Cotonou was cancelled, am I entitled to compensation?
Possibly, unless a genuine extraordinary circumstance applies. A cancellation may entitle you to €600 per passenger on this distance, in addition to a refund or rerouting, depending on the notice given by the airline.
Flight to Cotonou delayed or cancelled? €600 may be waiting for you.
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