City car
Solo travellers
A manoeuvrable city car for getting around town and short trips.
Price on request
Plan your stay
Travel & arrival
Getting to Cotonou, reaching your hotel, then the venue: what the Committee organises, and what remains your responsibility.
Cotonou international airport
Cardinal Bernardin Gantin international airport in Cotonou, at Cadjehoun (code COO), lies about 5 km from the city centre. It is the point of entry for almost every delegation.
Allow a comfortable margin on departure: exit formalities can take longer on Sunday 28 February, when many delegations leave.
Transfers and shuttles
Airport → hotel transfer
Arranged by the Committee for participants who have declared their arrival date and time. You will be met in the arrivals hall, under a GLUB 2027 banner.
Free
Hotel → venue shuttles
Two runs in the morning and two in the evening, between the partner hotels and the venue, from 22 to 28 February.
Free
Getting around on your own
Taxis and rental cars are available in the city. Agree the fare before getting in: taxis are not fitted with meters.
At your expense
Delegations travelling by coach
Delegations arriving overland from a neighbouring country are asked to notify the Committee at least two weeks in advance.
On request
Declare your times
The airport transfer is only possible if the Committee knows your arrival date and time. Enter them in your participant area, by 8 February 2027 at the latest.
Getting around Cotonou
Cotonou can be explored by taxi, by moto-taxi (zémidjan) or with a driver. Always agree the price before getting in. For night journeys, prefer the Convent shuttles or a driver you trust.
From Cotonou
- OuidahAbout 40 km from the airport, 45 to 55 minutes by car depending on traffic (estimate)
- Porto-NovoAbout 30 km, journey time varies with the departure time
- GanviéOn Lake Nokoué, north of Cotonou
Car hire with a driver
City car, saloon, SUV, minibus or coach: a vehicle hired with a French-speaking driver-guide lets you choose the departure time and the stops, without worrying about driving or parking.
At your own expense
Car hire is not provided by the Organising Committee. The price is requested directly from the hire company, which agrees the terms with you.
Saloon
Couples and small groups
A comfortable saloon for journeys between towns.
Price on request
SUV
Families and small groups
An SUV suited to the country's roads, for comfortable legs between Cotonou, Ouidah and Abomey.
Price on request
Premium SUV
Families and small groups
A prestige SUV for travelling in comfort and style.
Price on request
Minibus
Groups
A minibus for groups of friends, families or associations, with a single driver for the whole team.
Price on request
Touring coach
Large groups
A coach for delegations and large groups.
Price on request
Entry formalities
- Travel document Valid for at least six months beyond your return date
- Visa Depending on nationality : see the dedicated page
- Vaccination Yellow fever: international certificate required on entry
- Insurance Travel insurance strongly recommended
Information provided for guidance
Entry conditions and health requirements are set by the Beninese authorities and may change without notice. Check them with the competent diplomatic mission before you travel.
Keep reading
Read next
Accommodation in Cotonou
Partner hotels for the GLUB 2027 Convent in Cotonou: negotiated rates, distance from the venue, booking arrangements and what is or is not covered.
Cotonou & Benin
Climate in February, currency, health, customs and places to discover: the Organising Committee's practical guide to preparing your stay in Cotonou and Benin.
Visa & invitation letter
How to request the invitation letter that accompanies your Benin visa application: required documents, timescales and the exact scope of the letter.