Flying from Nsimalen Airport (NSI) to Douala Airport (DLA): what you need to know
Around 50 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Nsimalen Airport to Douala Airport.
Yaounde and Douala follow the same timezone, UTC+1.
Choose from 42 weekly Nsimalen Airport to Douala Airport flights. The 00:25 departure with Turkish Airlines is the earliest available. Air Cote D'Ivoire operates the latest service of the day at 23:20.
Your NSI to DLA flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Travelling during a peak month such as April? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
You can fly nonstop to Douala, Cameroon. Prepare for takeoff with one of these airlines that offer direct flights from Nsimalen Airport to Douala Airport:
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Royal Air Maroc on this route.
Royal Air Maroc is the most punctual carrier that operates NSI to DLA flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Nsimalen Airport to Douala Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between NSI and DLA:
Libreville Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Nsimalen Airport (NSI) to Douala Airport (DLA)
C$107 is the lowest price for a one-way Nsimalen Airport to Douala Airport flight. Return flights start from C$148. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
To secure cheap tickets from NSI to DLA, reserve your trip five months before your departure.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Nsimalen Airport to Douala Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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Handy information about Nsimalen Airport (NSI)
Nsimalen Airport is about 24 kilometres from central Yaounde. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Searching for a handy hotel near NSI? If you're boarding an early flight from Nsimalen Airport to Douala Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Douala Airport (DLA)
If you're arriving on a late Nsimalen Airport to Douala Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near DLA:
Enjoy the freedom to roam with a Douala Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Avis to explore parts of Douala that most tourists miss.
Reserve your vehicle from Douala Airport at least a few weeks before your departure date to secure the best deal. If you're planning to travel during a busy period, it's smart to book even earlier.
Getting from Douala Airport (DLA) to central Douala
Douala Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from central Douala. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
When to fly to Douala Airport (DLA)
August is the busiest month for flights from Nsimalen Airport to Douala Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Douala in February.
Book your flight from Nsimalen Airport to Douala Airport for February if you'd like to go to Douala during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from NSI to DLA in July. Average temperatures are between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.
Explore more of Cameroon
You've seen Douala, now it's time to discover more of Cameroon. Travel around 193 kilometres east to Yaounde to check off its leading sights. From National Museum of Yaounde (Le Musee National de Yaounde) to Mvog-Betsi Zoo and Benedictine Museum of Mont-Febe, your itinerary will be busy.
Bamenda is another must-experience destination in Cameroon and is around 209 kilometres north of Douala. No trip is complete without visiting Mile 1 junction upstation, Sisia Waterfalls and Mile 4 park.