Flying from Douala Airport (DLA) to Yaounde Nsimalen Airport (NSI): what you need to know
Around 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Douala Airport to Yaounde Nsimalen Airport.
Douala and Yaounde share the UTC+1 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Every week, there are 45 Douala Airport to Yaounde Nsimalen Airport flights. To take off early, take the 00:35 Turkish Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the last flight is at 19:50 with Brussels Airlines.
Your DLA to NSI flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as December. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
There are plenty of direct flights from Douala Airport to Yaounde Nsimalen Airport, so getting to Yaounde (and then touring more of Cameroon!) is a cinch. Top airlines that fly nonstop include:
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Camair-Co.
Turkish Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering DLA to NSI flights. A dependable 92.0% of its services on this route arrive as planned.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Douala Airport to Yaounde Nsimalen Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between DLA and NSI:
Addis Ababa Airport
Libreville Airport
Bangui Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Douala Airport (DLA) to Yaounde Nsimalen Airport (NSI)
Currently, Rs10,149 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Douala Airport to Yaounde Nsimalen Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs28,656. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book one month before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from DLA to NSI.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Douala Airport to Yaounde Nsimalen Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from DLA to NSI by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Douala Airport to Yaounde Nsimalen Airport.
Handy information about Douala Airport (DLA)
Of the departures from Douala Airport, 57% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach Douala Airport from central Douala, it takes around 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to DLA? If you're catching an early flight from Douala Airport to Yaounde Nsimalen Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Yaounde Nsimalen Airport (NSI)
Consider booking a hotel near NSI if you're on a late Douala Airport to Yaounde Nsimalen Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
When to fly to Yaounde Nsimalen Airport (NSI)
December is the most popular month for flights from Douala Airport to Yaounde Nsimalen Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Yaounde in March.
Before locking in your flight from Douala Airport to Yaounde Nsimalen Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. February is the warmest month in Yaounde, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC to 35ºC.
August has average temperatures of between 18ºC and 27ºC. Look for cheap tickets from DLA to NSI sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Cameroon
Douala is just one of the many cities in Cameroon waiting to be discovered once you've seen Yaounde. Around 193 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include Cathédrale Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul, ILE DE MANOKA and La Nouvelle Liberte.
Around 274 kilometres north-west of Yaounde, Bamenda is another essential stop in Cameroon. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to St Joseph's Metropolitan Cathedral, Universal Amusement PARK and Sisia Waterfalls.
