Cotonou Airport

Very small airport. Check-in starts 1.5-2 hours before departure. The small cafe on the right is the only place with a clean toilet and AC. When you have checked in there is nothing! It is the most boring airport. Filthy toilets. No info at all about departures - if they are late. You know when the planes are leaving - a lady shouts out. It is a bit of a joke but no waiting time due to the small size of the airport. The AC is not working outside the cafe so it is a bit too hot.

Actually more of a bus stop than an airport. There are no facilities besides a pharmacy and getting through security is pure horror. The whole thing simply looks as if it hasn't had the slightest bit of maintenance since the day it was built.

Modern facade entry and check-in ok though crowed when large planes are scheduled. However behind the easy border post it gets worse. Only restaurant (rather a shabby bar) before the security check. No refreshment facility after the slow security. So don't go to the airport too early (though the airline will urge you). It's terrible to sit more than an hour on very uncomfortable seats in the departure hall (if any available) or in the bar. European airlines have their own security check before boarding. Arrival is chaotic and terribly crowed if arriving on a larger plane particularly at the baggage claim. Be prepared to "fight" you through to the belt while receiving some elbow checks and bruises. Friendly staff.