Cotonou Airport Lounges
Cadjehoun Airport · Cotonou, Benin
Cadjehoun Airport (COO) is Cotonou's single-terminal gateway in Benin, and we track four lounges here. SALON AHS is the airside departures option on SkyTeam and DragonPass, the Star Alliance Business Lounge AHS serves that alliance's flyers, and the Salon Plus pair covers Priority Pass and walk-in pay-in access across departures and arrivals.
Content updated June 24, 2026
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This guide is compiled from airline, alliance and lounge-operator sources plus published access rules from Priority Pass and DragonPass — we haven't independently visited every Cadjehoun Airport lounge yet. Nothing here is a paid placement, and the guide is updated as lounges open, close, renovate or change access policies. Read more about how we verify lounge data.
Last updated June 24, 2026
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Salon AHS
SALON AHS is the airside departures lounge at Cadjehoun, reachable on SkyTeam status or a DragonPass membership and also sold as a pay-in day pass. It has runway views, a hot and cold buffet and a bar, making it the most well-rounded option for most departing travellers at COO.
Salon Plus Arrivee
Salon Plus Arrivee is the Priority Pass option at Cotonou, open 24 hours with a contemporary, low-key feel, complimentary snacks and a full drinks selection. The reliable choice if you carry Priority Pass rather than airline status.
Business Lounge AHS
The Business Lounge AHS serves Star Alliance Gold and Business Class passengers — a practical, functional space with complimentary snacks and drinks for those flying a Star Alliance carrier out of Cotonou.
Salon Plus Depart (Departures)
Salon Plus Depart sits airside after passport control and welcomes both Priority Pass members and walk-up pay-in guests, so you can buy your way in without any airline status or membership.
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Salon AHS
★4.5SALON AHS is the airside departures lounge at Cotonou's Cadjehoun Airport, located near the boarding gates after passport control and security. It's reachable on SkyTeam status or a…
Salon Plus Arrivee is the Priority Pass lounge at Cotonou's Cadjehoun Airport, open 24 hours daily. It has a sleek, contemporary design with muted earth tones and African-inspired art…
Salon Plus Depart is the airside departures lounge at Cotonou's Cadjehoun Airport, situated after passport control — turn left, go through Duty Free, then turn left again. It welcomes both…
The Business Lounge AHS at Cotonou's Cadjehoun Airport is the Star Alliance option, open to Star Alliance Gold status passengers and those holding a Business Class ticket. It's a cosy,…
Cadjehoun Airport lounges by terminal.
Main Terminal
Cadjehoun is a single-terminal airport, so all of Cotonou's lounges sit in the one building. SALON AHS and the Star Alliance Business Lounge AHS serve airline and alliance passengers airside, while the Salon Plus lounges cover Priority Pass and walk-in pay-in access across both the departures and arrivals sides of the terminal.
- —Single-terminal airport — all four lounges are in the same building
- —SALON AHS is the airside departures lounge on SkyTeam and DragonPass
- —Salon Plus covers Priority Pass and walk-in pay-in access
- —Both departures and an arrivals lounge are available
How to get into lounges at COO.
Cotonou is a compact lounge field with several routes in. DragonPass and SkyTeam status open SALON AHS, Priority Pass covers the Salon Plus Arrivee lounge, Star Alliance status reaches the Business Lounge AHS, and the Salon Plus departures lounge sells a walk-in pay-in entry. Check whether your lounge is on the departures or arrivals side before you settle in.
DragonPass
DragonPass is accepted at SALON AHS, the airside departures lounge at Cadjehoun. If you carry DragonPass, this is your route into the main departures lounge without needing airline status.
DragonPassPriority Pass
Priority Pass is accepted at the Salon Plus Arrivee lounge, which is open 24 hours. The Salon Plus departures lounge also welcomes Priority Pass members alongside walk-in guests, so confirm which side of the terminal you need.
Priority PassAirline & alliance lounges
SkyTeam Elite Plus passengers and SkyTeam business or first-class flyers use SALON AHS, while Star Alliance Gold and Business Class passengers are served at the Business Lounge AHS. Access follows your ticket and frequent-flyer tier.
SkyTeam
Star AllianceWalk-in day pass
The Salon Plus Depart lounge sells a walk-up pay-in entry, and SALON AHS is also available as a paid day pass, so you can buy your way in at Cotonou without any membership or status.
Business & First class ticket
A SkyTeam business or first-class ticket gets you into SALON AHS, and a Star Alliance Business Class ticket opens the Business Lounge AHS — the simplest route if you're flying a premium cabin out of Cotonou.
SkyTeamStar AllianceKnow before you go.
Match the membership to the lounge
- —DragonPass and SkyTeam status open SALON AHS; Priority Pass opens the Salon Plus lounges — carry the one that fits.
- —Star Alliance flyers have their own option in the Business Lounge AHS, separate from the SkyTeam-aligned SALON AHS.
- —If you have no membership, the Salon Plus departures lounge sells a walk-in pay-in entry.
Departures vs arrivals
- —SALON AHS and Salon Plus Depart are on the departures side, airside after passport control.
- —Salon Plus Arrivee is geared to travellers who've just landed, not those departing — don't confuse the two.
- —The arrivals lounge runs 24 hours, useful if you land at an awkward time.
Finding the lounges
- —Salon Plus Depart is reached by turning left after passport control, going through Duty Free, then turning left again.
- —SALON AHS sits near the boarding gates once you're through security and passport control.
- —It's a single-terminal airport, so everything is in one building — no terminal transfers to worry about.
Set your expectations
- —These are compact regional lounges rather than large flagship spaces — think a calm seat, snacks and a drink before boarding.
- —Complimentary snacks plus soft drinks, wine, beer and spirits are the norm across the Salon Plus lounges.
- —SALON AHS adds a hot and cold buffet and runway views for departing travellers.
Frequently asked, frequently answered.
We track four lounges at Cadjehoun Airport (COO) in Cotonou. It's a single-terminal airport, so they're all in the same building: SALON AHS, the Business Lounge AHS, and the Salon Plus departures and arrivals lounges.
Yes. Priority Pass is accepted at the Salon Plus Arrivee lounge, which is open 24 hours, and the Salon Plus departures lounge also welcomes Priority Pass members. SALON AHS uses DragonPass and SkyTeam access rather than Priority Pass.
Yes. The Salon Plus Depart lounge sells a walk-up pay-in entry, and SALON AHS is also available as a paid day pass, so you can pay per visit without airline status, DragonPass or Priority Pass.
Yes. SALON AHS is the SkyTeam-aligned lounge at Cadjehoun, open to SkyTeam Elite Plus passengers and those flying SkyTeam business or first class. It also accepts DragonPass and is sold as a pay-in day pass.
Yes. The Business Lounge AHS serves Star Alliance Gold status passengers and Star Alliance Business Class travellers. It's a practical space with complimentary snacks and drinks.
Yes. Salon Plus Arrivee is an arrivals-side lounge open 24 hours on Priority Pass, useful for freshening up after you land rather than before a departure.
Cadjehoun is a single-terminal airport, so all the lounges are in one building. SALON AHS is near the boarding gates airside; Salon Plus Depart is reached by turning left after passport control, through Duty Free, then left again; the arrivals lounge is on the arrivals side.
The Salon Plus lounges serve complimentary snacks with soft drinks, house wine, beer and spirits. SALON AHS adds a hot and cold buffet and a bar, and has runway views from the departures area.