Porto-Novo to Lomé flights
Lomé lies 158 km (98 mi) west of Porto-Novo, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 57 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Porto-Novo | Lomé | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Benin | Togo |
| Population | 264,320 | 2.2 million |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Porto-Novo) | UTC+0 (Africa/Lome) |
| Nearest large airport | COO, 29 km out | LFW, 5 km out |
Clocks in Lomé are 1 h behind Porto-Novo right now, so a 57 min journey lands only 0 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Lomé
Crossing from Benin into Togo: sockets are Euro; the dialling code becomes +228; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648920.
Airports at each end
Leaving Porto-Novo
Porto-Novo is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Cotonou Cadjehoun International Airport (COO), 29 km (18 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,906 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS, 80 km).
Arriving in Lomé
Lomé is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Lomé–Tokoin International Airport (LFW), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,847 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lomé–Tokoin International Airport | LFW | 5 km (3 mi) | 9,847 ft | 72 ft |
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Staying in Lomé
Our booking partner lists 271 places to stay in Lomé. Of the 107 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (58), and 1 are five-star. Across 21 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 3,961 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Lomé from Porto-Novo?
158 km (98 mi) in a straight line, west of Porto-Novo.
How long does it take to get from Porto-Novo to Lomé by air?
About 57 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Porto-Novo and Lomé?
Lomé is 1 h behind at the moment (Africa/Lome against Africa/Porto-Novo).
Which airports are used for Porto-Novo to Lomé flights?
Typically Cotonou Cadjehoun International Airport (COO) to Lomé–Tokoin International Airport (LFW).
What currency do I need in Lomé?
The Franc (XOF).
Where can I stay in Lomé?
Our booking partner lists 271 places to stay in Lomé, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.