Flying from Douala Airport (DLA) to Nsimalen Airport (NSI): what you need to know
Douala and Yaounde follow the same timezone, UTC+1.
To ensure you get on your DLA to NSI flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
There's a good range of direct flights from Douala Airport to Nsimalen Airport to choose from. When organising your Yaounde journey, these carriers can fly you nonstop to this exciting part of Cameroon:
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Royal Air Maroc.
Among carriers operating DLA to NSI flights, Brussels Airlines has the highest rate of on-time arrivals.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Douala Airport to Nsimalen Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between DLA and NSI include:
Libreville Airport
M'poko International Airport
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Douala Airport (DLA) to Nsimalen Airport (NSI)
£81 is currently the best price for a one-way Douala Airport to Nsimalen Airport flight. A return flight starts at £124. These prices may change depending on availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from DLA to NSI, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Douala Airport to Nsimalen Airport across the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from DLA to NSI by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Douala Airport to Nsimalen Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Douala Airport (DLA)
Of all flights departing from Douala Airport, 53.91% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Douala Airport from central Douala, it takes about 25 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 6 miles from the airport to the city centre.
Searching for a handy hotel close to DLA? If you're catching an early flight from Douala Airport to Nsimalen Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Nsimalen Airport (NSI)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Douala Airport to Nsimalen Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near NSI instead:
Getting from Nsimalen Airport (NSI) to central Yaounde
Nsimalen Airport is roughly 15 miles from central Yaounde. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Nsimalen Airport (NSI)
April is the busiest month for flights from Douala Airport to Nsimalen Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Yaounde in February.
Lock in your flight from Douala Airport to Nsimalen Airport for February if you want to go to Yaounde during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from DLA to NSI in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) on average.
Explore more of Cameroon
Yaounde is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Cameroon just waiting to be discovered. About 120 miles west of Yaounde, a trip to Douala will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Marche des Fleurs, Rond point bonanjo and La Nouvelle Liberte.
Bamenda is another essential stop in Cameroon and is around 170 miles north-west of Yaounde. No trip is complete without seeing Mile 1 junction upstation, Sisia Waterfalls and Mile 4 park.