Location: Cotonou, Benin Currency: XOF franc West African CFA
ATMs in Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport (COO) Locations & Hours
Here’s a complete list of ATMs located inside Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport (COO), plus additional ATMs and banks near Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport (COO) for convenient cash withdrawals before or after your flight.
BOA Bénin (ATM / DAB) — COO Public Zone (Landside)
- Location: Zone publique (landside/public terminal area) inside the aerogare; look for BOA Bénin signage near the main passenger flow before security
- Hours: During terminal public access hours (aligned with flight schedules; may vary during renovation periods)
Ecobank (ATM / DAB) — COO Public Zone (Landside)
- Location: Zone publique (landside/public terminal area) inside the aerogare; typically placed near other essential services so arriving passengers can withdraw cash before exiting
- Hours: During terminal public access hours (aligned with flight schedules; may vary during renovation periods)
Société Générale Bénin (ATM / DAB) — COO Public Zone (Landside)
- Location: Zone publique (landside/public terminal area) inside the aerogare; follow “Banque / DAB / Distributeur” signage
- Hours: During terminal public access hours (aligned with flight schedules; may vary during renovation periods)
Orabank (ATM / GAB) — Best Western (Route de l’aéroport)
- Location: Hôtel Best Western, Route de l’aéroport, Cotonou (easy “near-airport” withdrawal point)
- Hours: 24/7 (ATM access; may depend on hotel/venue security)
Orabank (ATM / GAB) — Livingstone (Haie Vive)
- Location: Quartier Haie Vive, near/after Église Bon Pasteur, Hôtel Livingstone, Cotonou
- Hours: 24/7 (ATM access; venue access-dependent)
Orabank (ATM / GAB) — Ganhi (Agence Ganhi)
- Location: Avenue du Gouverneur du Général Ponty, face à la Préfecture, Quartier Ganhi, Cotonou
- Hours: 24/7 (ATM; branch hours vary)
Orabank (ATM / GAB) — Sacré-Cœur (Carrefour Lénine)
- Location: Ex-BRS near Carrefour Lénine, Cotonou
- Hours: 24/7 (ATM; access may vary by site)
Orabank (ATM / GAB) — Missèbo (Marché Missèbo)
- Location: Rue du marché Missèbo, Cotonou
- Hours: 24/7 (ATM; access may vary by site)
Orabank (ATM / GAB) — Agla / Fidjrossè (World Market)
- Location: Axe Godomey Gare → Fidjrossè, Supermarché World Market, Cotonou
- Hours: 24/7 (ATM; venue access-dependent)
Orabank (ATM / GAB) — Cocotomey (PK17 Route de Ouidah)
- Location: PK17 Route de Ouidah, Carrefour Pharmacie Concorde, face Station JNP, Cotonou
- Hours: 24/7 (ATM; access may vary by site)
Société Générale Bénin (ATM / DAB) — Hypermarché EREVAN (Aéroport)
- Location: Hypermarché EREVAN (Aéroport area), Cotonou (listed as an off-site ATM point close to the airport corridor)
- Hours: 24/7 (ATM; supermarket access-dependent)
Société Générale Bénin (ATM / DAB) — Hôtel NOVOTEL (Cotonou)
- Location: Hôtel Novotel, Cotonou (listed as an off-site ATM point; helpful if you’re staying near the hotel zone)
- Hours: 24/7 (ATM; hotel/venue access-dependent)
Société Générale Bénin (Branch & ATM) — Agence Principale (Cotonou)
- Location: Agence Principale Société Générale Bénin, Cotonou (main branch area; strong backup if airport ATMs are busy)
- Hours: 24/7 (ATM); branch hours vary
Société Générale Bénin (Branch & ATM) — Saint-Michel (Cotonou)
- Location: Saint-Michel area (Société Générale network listing), Cotonou
- Hours: 24/7 (ATM); branch hours vary
Société Générale Bénin (Branch & ATM) — Etoile Rouge (Cotonou)
- Location: Etoile Rouge area (Société Générale network listing), Cotonou
- Hours: 24/7 (ATM); branch hours vary
BOA Bénin (Branch & ATM) — Les Cocotiers (Route de l’Aéroport)
- Location: Agence BOA “Les Cocotiers”, Route de l’Aéroport, Cotonou (one of the most practical near-airport BOA options)
- Hours: 24/7 (ATM); branch hours vary
BOA Bénin (Branch & ATM) — Cadjehoun (Cotonou)
- Location: Agence BOA “Cadjehoun”, Cotonou (close to the airport district and commonly used by travelers)
- Hours: 24/7 (ATM); branch hours vary
BOA Bénin (Branch & ATM) — Fidjrossè (Cotonou)
- Location: Agence BOA “Fidjrossè”, Cotonou
- Hours: 24/7 (ATM); branch hours vary
BOA Bénin (Branch & ATM) — Ganhi (Cotonou)
- Location: Agence BOA “Ganhi”, Cotonou
- Hours: 24/7 (ATM); branch hours vary
BOA Bénin (Branch & ATM) — Etoile Rouge (Cotonou)
- Location: Agence BOA “Etoile Rouge”, Cotonou
- Hours: 24/7 (ATM); branch hours vary
Orabank (ATM / GAB) — Azalaï Hôtel de la Plage (Ganhi)
- Location: Quartier Ganhi, Azalaï Hôtel de la Plage, Cotonou
- Hours: 24/7 (ATM; hotel/venue access-dependent)
Orabank (ATM / GAB) — Akpakpa (Agence Akpakpa)
- Location: Near Clinique Boni (Akpakpa), toward Carrefour SOBEBRA, Cotonou
- Hours: 24/7 (ATM); branch hours vary
Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport (COO) ATMs Walkthrough & Map
Follow the step-by-step walkthrough below to find ATMs when arriving at Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport (COO). For terminal maps and official airport info, visit Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport (COO) map/homepage.
International Arrivals (COO)
- After landing, follow the airport signs for Arrivées / Arrivals.
- If your flight requires it, proceed through Immigration / Police aux frontières and complete entry formalities.
- Follow signs to Baggage Claim / Livraison bagages and collect your luggage.
- Proceed to Customs / Douanes and complete the exit process.
- Once you step into the public arrivals area (zone publique / landside), slow down and look for signage that mentions Banque, DAB, Distributeur, or ATM.
- In the public zone, find the ATM cluster provided by BOA Bénin, Ecobank, and Société Générale Bénin (these are the on-site ATM providers listed by the airport).
- Withdraw the cash you need in XOF (West African CFA franc) before heading outside—this is the easiest time to get cash for taxis, SIM cards, and immediate expenses.
- If you don’t immediately spot the machines, walk slowly along the main public hall and ask airport staff for “DAB / Distributeur automatique”—the ATMs are listed as being in the public zone inside the terminal.
- If renovation work has temporarily moved services, use the nearest machine you can find, or plan to withdraw at a nearby bank/hotel ATM (see the list and map below).
Domestic / Regional Arrivals (COO)
- After landing, follow signs for Arrivals and Baggage Claim (if applicable).
- Exit into the public terminal area (zone publique).
- Look for signage reading DAB, Distributeur, or Banque in the public hall.
- Go to the on-site ATMs (listed by the airport as BOA Bénin, Ecobank, and Société Générale Bénin in the public zone).
- If machines are busy or offline, use the nearby options on Route de l’aéroport (hotels and bank branches listed below are common “Plan B”).
Quick COO Landmarks That Mean You’re Close
- If you’re in the public/landside hall where arriving passengers meet drivers, you’re in the correct zone to find the airport-listed ATMs.
- If you can see the main exit doors and curbside pick-up, you’re very close—ATMs are typically placed inside the same public hall so travelers can withdraw before stepping outside.
- If you’ve already exited and need cash, re-enter the terminal (if open) or use a nearby ATM on Route de l’aéroport (Best Western / EREVAN Aéroport area are common nearby stops).
Use the map below to find the nearest ATMs and banks near Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport (COO), especially if you can’t use the ATMs inside the airport or prefer to withdraw cash outside the airport.
ATM Withdrawal Tips & Advice for Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport (COO)
- Use the public-zone ATMs before leaving the terminal: COO lists bank ATMs in the zone publique (landside). This is the fastest way to get cash for taxis and immediate expenses without detouring into town.
- Have a “Route de l’aéroport” backup plan: Because COO is close to the city and the terminal can be affected by renovation/works, it’s smart to know at least one nearby alternative (e.g., Best Western, EREVAN Aéroport, or a BOA branch on the airport corridor).
- Expect XOF (West African CFA franc): Withdrawals are made in XOF. If your home account is in another currency, your bank will convert it—review the rate on your bank app after the transaction.
- Check the on-screen fee prompt carefully: Airport-area ATMs can show a surcharge prompt. If the fee looks high, cancel and use a nearby bank ATM/branch where fees can be more predictable.
- Prefer daytime withdrawals if you’re going off-airport: For nearby branch ATMs (BOA / Société Générale / Orabank), daytime is often easiest for security and access—especially if the ATM is inside a lobby or commercial site.
- Keep smaller notes in mind: In Cotonou, smaller denominations can be useful for taxis and quick purchases. If the ATM gives large notes, consider exchanging or breaking them at a legitimate counter/shop soon after.
- If you arrive late, plan for limited access: If terminal access is restricted late at night due to operations/works, go straight to a nearby hotel or major bank area (Ganhi is a common banking district) using the map section above.
FAQs – Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport (COO) ATMs
Are there ATMs inside Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport (COO)?
Yes. The airport lists bank ATMs available inside the terminal in the public zone (zone publique), including ATMs from BOA Bénin, Ecobank, and Société Générale Bénin.
How many ATMs are inside COO?
The airport confirms the on-site ATM providers (BOA Bénin, Ecobank, Société Générale Bénin) but does not publish a machine-by-machine count. If one machine is out of service, use another provider on-site or choose a nearby ATM on Route de l’aéroport.
Where exactly are the airport ATMs located—arrivals or departures?
They are listed as being in the zone publique (landside/public terminal area). Practically, that’s the same general hall where arriving passengers exit into the public area before leaving the aerogare.
Are COO airport ATMs open 24/7?
ATM access depends on terminal access hours and operational conditions (including renovation works). If you arrive outside public access hours or services are moved, use the nearby ATMs listed above (hotels/bank branches along the airport corridor).
What currency do COO ATMs dispense?
They dispense XOF (West African CFA franc), the standard cash currency used in Benin.
What’s the best “Plan B” if the airport ATM is unavailable?
The quickest backup is an ATM on Route de l’aéroport (for example, near major hotels or shopping areas). If you’re already heading into town, the Ganhi area has multiple bank ATMs.
Is it better to withdraw at the airport or in Cotonou?
If you need cash immediately, withdraw in the public zone at the airport. If you want more choice (or better fee options), use a nearby bank ATM/branch shortly after leaving the airport—COO is close enough to the city that an off-airport withdrawal is usually a short detour.
Cotonou Airport Related Services
- BOOK an AIRPORT HOTEL in Cotonou or SLEEPING PODS
- RENT a CAR in Cotonou Airport or BOOK a PRIVATE TRANSFER
- STORE your LUGGAGE in Cotonou Airport or NEARBY
- BUY a LOCAL eSIM for Cotonou, Benin or a GLOBAL eSIM