Flying from Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Douala Airport (DLA): what you need to know
Dusseldorf and Douala are in the UTC+1 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Your DUS to DLA flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Travelling during a peak time like June? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Break up your flight or take a detour to a new city with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Dusseldorf International Airport to Douala Airport. Many travellers pass through Charles de Gaulle Airport when flying between DUS and DLA.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Douala Airport (DLA)
R 7,165 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Dusseldorf International Airport to Douala Airport flight. Return flights start at R 13,375. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
To score cheap tickets from DUS to DLA, book in advance. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Dusseldorf International Airport to Douala Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across each month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
78.28% of flights that depart Dusseldorf International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Dusseldorf International Airport is around 10 kilometres from central Dusseldorf. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of about 40 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Dusseldorf International Airport to Douala Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to DUS:
Arriving at Douala Airport (DLA)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Dusseldorf International Airport to Douala Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near DLA instead:
Grab a Douala Airport rental car and explore parts of Douala that aren't on a typical itinerary. You can book your wheels with Avis.
Increase your likelihood of securing the best rate by booking as early as possible. Reserving your ride from Douala Airport several weeks in advance is a good idea.
Getting from Douala Airport (DLA) to central Douala
From Douala Airport, Douala is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Douala Airport (DLA)
August is the most popular month for flights from Dusseldorf International Airport to Douala Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Douala in February.
Lock in your flight from Dusseldorf International Airport to Douala Airport for February if you want to go to Douala during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from DUS to DLA in July. Temperatures average between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.
Explore more of Cameroon
Yaounde is just one of the many places in Cameroon waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Douala. Around 193 kilometres away to the east, popular attractions include National Museum of Yaounde (Le Musee National de Yaounde), Mvog-Betsi Zoo and Benedictine Museum of Mont-Febe.
Around 209 kilometres north of Douala, Bamenda is another favourite stop in Cameroon. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Mile 1 junction upstation, Sisia Waterfalls and Mile 4 park.
