Introducing Benin
With 120 kilometers of coastline along the Gulf of Guinea, the Western African country of Benin shares land borders with Niger, Burkina Faso, Nigeria, and Togo. In addition to its natural beauty, Benin has a long and distinguished artistic heritage. The country’s highlights include places such as the traditional village of Taneka, in the Atakora mountain range, and the underground village of Agongointo-Zoungoudo. Home to a diversity of ethnic groups, Benin hosts numerous festivals. The country is also considered the birthplace of Vodún, a traditional West African religion; the annual Fête du Vodoun is held in Ouidah, where travelers can also visit sites like the Python Temple.
Turkish Airlines operates flights to Benin at Cotonou Airport in the city of Cotonou. Flights to Benin take an average of seven hours and 10 minutes, and ticket fares may vary depending on the season.




