Located in West Africa, Benin is a small nation with a wealth of sightseeing opportunities for tourists in search of an exotic destination. Aero Benin offers flights geared toward those seeking to travel within Benin's borders.
Book your ticket using a reputable travel agent, since Aero Benin does not offer a Web site for making online reservations.
Know that many connecting flights are available to Benin from international cities such as Paris, Amsterdam and Moscow. You may also fly to Benin directly from many West African nations.
Familiarize yourself with Benin's five airports. The largest is Cadjehoun Airport, found in the city of Cotonou.
Apply for a visa with your country's Benin embassy, unless you are a citizen of one of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). ECOWAS includes Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Côte d'Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone and Togo.
Pack appropriately. Benin is at its hottest from October to April, with the mercury soaring as high 104 degrees Fahrenheit. The coast gets rain between May and June, and in October.
Learn a few basic French phrases. Benin's official language is French, and having a few words and phrases at your disposal will help you navigate the country with ease.
Get an international driver's license so you can drive while in Benin. The country's roads are in fairly decent shape, so getting from place to place via car is a breeze.
Hire a local guide to help you make your way around. A Benin local will be able to tell you what to see and what to avoid, and can help make sure you aren't taken advantage of when purchasing goods and services.
Protect yourself from malaria by sleeping under a mosquito net and using plenty of insect repellent. Malaria is endemic to Benin.
Perk up your love life by purchasing a love fetish. Voodoo is popular in Benin, and according to lore, if your rub this fetish in your hands and say the name of your beloved seven times, you will win his or her heart.
