Flying from Brussels to Douala Airport (DLA): What you need to know
Brussels is home to two main airports where you can set off on your adventure. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Brussels to Douala Airport (DLA) departing from Brussels Airport (BRU) or Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL).
Hop on a direct Brussels to Douala Airport flight and you'll be in the air for around 6 hours 55 minutes.
Douala's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Brussels. Douala Airport is located in Douala.
The most popular route is from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Douala Airport (DLA). You can choose from 7 direct services each week. Brussels Airlines operates a 11:30am departure between BRU and DLA.
To ensure you catch your flight from Brussels to DLA, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Longer lines at check-in and security are more likely if you're travelling during high season, so allow some extra breathing space. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Brussels
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Get to your destination in one go from Brussels Airport (BRU). Nonstop flights from Brussels to Douala Airport (DLA) are available from here.
Brussels Airlines is a leading airline that offers direct flights from Brussels to Douala Airport jetting out of BRU.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Brussels Airlines from BRU to DLA.
Among carriers on this route, Brussels Airlines has the best track record for timely arrivals.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Brussels to DLA. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Brussels Airport (BRU). Break up your trip (and maybe get a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Mohamed V International Airport (CMN)
The journey from central Brussels to BRU takes about 40 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Brussels Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Brussels to Douala Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping just around the corner from the terminal:
71.97% of flights taking off from Brussels Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
You can get to CRL from the centre of Brussels in about 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 35 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Brussels S. Charleroi Airport the day before your Brussels to DLA flight:
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport has an on-time performance rate of 71.71%. This figure gives an insight into how often flights that leave from this airport make it to their destination on time.
About Douala Airport (DLA)
Consider booking a hotel close to DLA if you have a late flight from Brussels to Douala Airport. Choose one of these options and end the night sooner:
How to find the cheapest flights from Brussels to Douala Airport (DLA)
Rs85,051 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Brussels to Douala Airport. Return flights start from Rs165,108. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
Book six months before travelling. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Brussels to DLA.
November is when you're most likely to find a good deal on a Brussels to Douala Airport ticket. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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The best time to fly from Brussels to Douala Airport (DLA)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Brussels to Douala Airport (DLA). August is the peak month for travel to Douala. If crowds aren't your thing, go in February.
Book a Brussels to DLA flight ticket departing in February if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Douala to range from 24ºC to 34ºC.
July has temperatures of between 22ºC and 28ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Brussels to Douala Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Douala
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Douala right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Brussels to Douala Airport:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be tricky to know where to begin. Cathédrale Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul, ILE DE MANOKA and Mosquée de Douala are popular attractions which should be on any good Douala itinerary.
Explore more of Cameroon
Yaounde is just one of the many cities in Cameroon waiting to be explored once you've seen Douala. Around 193 kilometres away to the east, well-known attractions include Cité de la Paix, Mvog-Betsi Zoo and Mont MESSEBE.
Bamenda is another essential stop in Cameroon and is around 225 kilometres north of Douala. No trip is complete without visiting St Joseph's Metropolitan Cathedral, St John the Baptist Church and Njimafor Catholic Church.
