Maybe you feel like climbing behind the wheel and hitting the road in Cotonou Airport (COO-Cadjehoun) without a plan. However, don't speed off without knowing the essentials!Once you've collected your bags from the carousel at Cotonou Airport (COO-Cadjehoun), get ready to hop into the driver's seat of your rental car and head into Cotonou. The downtown area is about 7 miles southeast of the airport.