Travelling from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to Douala Airport (DLA): what you need to know
Douala's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Douala one hour ahead of Dakar.
To ensure you catch your DSS to DLA flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Douala Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between DSS and DLA include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Mohamed V International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to Douala Airport (DLA)
Currently, Rs145,898 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Blaise Diagne International Airport to Douala Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs228,521. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from DSS to DLA, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when searching for your flight from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Douala Airport.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from DSS to DLA by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Find the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Douala Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
66.96% of flights that take off from Blaise Diagne International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To reach Blaise Diagne International Airport from central Dakar, it'll take around 1 hour 5 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 64 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Need a convenient place to stay before your flight from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Douala Airport? Studio Meublé and KËR Mouna are near DSS. They're an especially great choice if you have an early flight out.
Arriving at Douala Airport (DLA)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Blaise Diagne International Airport to Douala Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near DLA instead:
Start your adventure sooner with a Douala Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Avis to explore parts of Douala that most tourists miss.
Give yourself a better shot at scoring a great price by booking as early as possible. Reserving your vehicle from Douala Airport several weeks in advance is a smart idea.
Getting from Douala Airport (DLA) to central Douala
Douala Airport to the centre of Douala has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
When to fly to Douala Airport (DLA)
August is the busiest month for flights from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Douala Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Douala in February.
The warmest month in Douala is February, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 34ºC. Book your flights from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Douala Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
July sees average temperatures of between 22ºC and 28ºC. Search for cheap tickets from DSS to DLA around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
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, top sights here include National Museum of Yaounde (Le Musee National de Yaounde), Mvog-Betsi Zoo and Benedictine Museum of Mont-Febe.
If you're ready to explore another great destination in Cameroon, consider Bamenda, about 209 kilometres north of Douala. Mile 1 junction upstation, Sisia Waterfalls and Mile 4 park are among the biggest draws.
