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Flight deals from Douala Airport to Nairobi

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Douala Airport to Nairobi? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 503 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Nairobi.501 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Mar, returning Wed, 1 Apr.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Douala on Thu, 26 Mar, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Wed, 1 Apr, arriving in Douala.Price includes taxes and charges.From 501 €, select.
Nairobi.503 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 7 Apr, returning Fri, 17 Apr.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Douala on Tue, 7 Apr, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Fri, 17 Apr, arriving in Douala.Price includes taxes and charges.From 503 €, select.
Nairobi.528 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Mar, returning Fri, 27 Mar.Return flight with RwandAir.Outbound indirect flight with RwandAir, departs from Douala on Wed, 25 Mar, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with RwandAir, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Fri, 27 Mar, arriving in Douala.Price includes taxes and charges.From 528 €, select.
Nairobi.548 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 27 May, returning Tue, 2 Jun.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Douala on Wed, 27 May, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Tue, 2 Jun, arriving in Douala.Price includes taxes and charges.From 548 €, select.
Nairobi.549 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 7 May, returning Fri, 15 May.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Douala on Thu, 7 May, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Fri, 15 May, arriving in Douala.Price includes taxes and charges.From 549 €, select.
Nairobi.613 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Jun, returning Fri, 12 Jun.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Douala on Thu, 4 Jun, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Fri, 12 Jun, arriving in Douala.Price includes taxes and charges.From 613 €, select.
Nairobi.614 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 18 Apr, returning Wed, 3 Jun.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Douala on Sat, 18 Apr, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Wed, 3 Jun, arriving in Douala.Price includes taxes and charges.From 614 €, select.
Nairobi.615 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 15 Jul, returning Wed, 22 Jul.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Douala on Wed, 15 Jul, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Wed, 22 Jul, arriving in Douala.Price includes taxes and charges.From 615 €, select.
Nairobi.620 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 8 Apr, returning Mon, 4 May.Return flight with RwandAir.Outbound indirect flight with RwandAir, departs from Douala on Wed, 8 Apr, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with RwandAir, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Mon, 4 May, arriving in Douala.Price includes taxes and charges.From 620 €, select.
Nairobi.627 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 12 May, returning Fri, 15 May.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound direct flight with Kenya Airways departs from Douala on Tue, 12 May, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound direct flight with Kenya Airways departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Fri, 15 May, arriving in Douala.Price includes taxes and charges.From 627 €, select.
Nairobi.627 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 4 Apr, returning Mon, 13 Apr.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound direct flight with Kenya Airways departs from Douala on Sat, 4 Apr, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound direct flight with Kenya Airways departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Mon, 13 Apr, arriving in Douala.Price includes taxes and charges.From 627 €, select.
Nairobi.628 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 25 Apr, returning Fri, 1 May.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound direct flight with Kenya Airways departs from Douala on Sat, 25 Apr, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound direct flight with Kenya Airways departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Fri, 1 May, arriving in Douala.Price includes taxes and charges.From 628 €, select.
Nairobi.628 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Mar, returning Wed, 1 Apr.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound direct flight with Kenya Airways departs from Douala on Thu, 26 Mar, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound direct flight with Kenya Airways departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Wed, 1 Apr, arriving in Douala.Price includes taxes and charges.From 628 €, select.
Nairobi.628 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 13 Feb, returning Mon, 22 Feb.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound direct flight with Kenya Airways departs from Douala on Sat, 13 Feb, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound direct flight with Kenya Airways departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Mon, 22 Feb, arriving in Douala.Price includes taxes and charges.From 628 €, select.
Nairobi.648 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 28 Mar, returning Mon, 30 Mar.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound direct flight with Kenya Airways departs from Douala on Sat, 28 Mar, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound direct flight with Kenya Airways departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Mon, 30 Mar, arriving in Douala.Price includes taxes and charges.From 648 €, select.
Nairobi.664 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 22 Aug, returning Mon, 31 Aug.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound direct flight with Kenya Airways departs from Douala on Sat, 22 Aug, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound direct flight with Kenya Airways departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Douala.Price includes taxes and charges.From 664 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Douala to Nairobi

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Douala to Nairobi flights are currently cheapest in April.
Mar
from 528 €
Apr
from 503 €
May
from 549 €
Jun
from 613 €
Jul
from 615 €
Aug
from 664 €
Sep
from 731 €
Oct
from 664 €
Nov
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Jan
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Feb
from 628 €

Direct flights from Douala to Nairobi

Alternative Douala to Nairobi routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Douala to Nairobi? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Nairobi Wilson

3km from central Nairobi
Closest
from 1.920 €
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Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta

13km from central Nairobi
Cheapest
from 501 €
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Douala to Nairobi: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found501 €
Cheapest month to flyMarch
Average flight time4 hrs, 8 mins
Most popular airlineKenya Airways
Average flights per week19

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Finding cheap flights from Douala to Nairobi: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Nairobi: Nairobi Wilson and Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.
The best price we found for a return flight from Douala to Nairobi is 501 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
4 hours and 8 minutes is the average flight time from Douala to Nairobi.
Kenya Airways, KLM and Air France fly direct from Douala to Nairobi.
As of March 2026, there are 19 flights per week flying from Douala to Nairobi.
The cheapest month to fly from Douala to Nairobi is usually March.
If you're flying from Douala Airport, the cheapest airport near Nairobi is Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta – which is 13.2 km away from the centre of Nairobi. We've found flights into this airport from 501 €.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Douala Airport to Nairobi on Thursday, 26 March 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 8 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Nairobi but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Nairobi is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In March, the average temperature is usually around 22°C. April is typically the warmest month in Nairobi, when it usually averages around 27°C. You can expect the least rain in July. The coldest month is June, with temperatures averaging 13°C. The rainiest month is April.
Currently, Kenya Airways offers the cheapest flight tickets to Nairobi.

Travelling from Douala Airport (DLA) to Nairobi: what you need to know

  • Around 4 hours 10 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Douala Airport to Nairobi.

  • Douala Airport is located in Douala. Following the UTC+3 timezone, Nairobi is two hours ahead of Douala.

  • The busiest route is from Douala Airport (DLA) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). Take your pick of three services every week between these two airports. If you want to get on your way as soon as you can, the earliest flight from DLA to NBO is the 00:05 Kenya Airways option. If you prefer to travel later, the final departure is at 23:20 with Kenya Airways.

  • Leave plenty of time to get on your DLA to Nairobi flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • If you're travelling during a major holiday or another peak period, give yourself extra time. A good general rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.

  • Start your journey at DLA and fly nonstop to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). That's where you can expect to land when searching for Douala Airport to Nairobi tickets.

  • Kenya Airways is a well-known airline that operates direct flights from Douala Airport to Nairobi.

  • Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and maybe even visit a new city. When searching for plane tickets from DLA to Nairobi, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Top options include:

    • Cairo International Airport (CAI)

    • Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)

    • Kigali International Airport (KGL)

  • DLA is around 6 kilometres from central Douala. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • Have an early flight from Douala Airport to Nairobi? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to DLA:

  • Of all flights departing from Douala Airport, 53.91% land on time at their destination.

How to find the cheapest flights from Douala Airport (DLA) to Nairobi

  • 468 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Douala Airport to Nairobi flight. Return plane tickets start from 501 €. These prices may change based on demand and availability.

  • Booking early is often the key to securing a cheap flight from DLA to Nairobi. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the nearer your departure date, the more it could cost you.

  • Finding cheap tickets from Douala Airport to Nairobi is more likely if you're flexible with your travel dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to access the lowest fares throughout the month and score an incredible deal.

  • There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you when there's an updated deal for cheap flights from DLA to Nairobi.

  • Save on your flight from Douala Airport to Nairobi with the help of our filters. Choose your ideal duration, departure time and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

Airports in Nairobi

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)

  • Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is around 14 kilometres from central Nairobi. If you're getting a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take roughly 20 minutes.

  • It typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes to get there by public transport.

  • The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Douala Airport to Nairobi. Reserve one of these accommodation options near NBO instead:

  • Go where the road takes you with a Jomo Kenyatta International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Auto-Union, Green Motion or Hertz and experience more of Nairobi and beyond.

  • Reserving your ride from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport about three weeks before your flight from DLA to Nairobi can help you get the lowest rate.

Wilson Airport (WIL)

  • Central Nairobi is located around 3 kilometres from Wilson Airport (WIL). Once your flight from Douala Airport to Nairobi has landed and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 15 minutes.

  • If you choose to travel on public transport, the ride to the centre will take you 45 minutes or so.

  • After stepping off your DLA to Nairobi flight, unwind at a hotel close to WIL. These are some comfortable options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:

  • Pick up a Wilson Airport rental car and make your journey as spontaneous as you want. You can choose from leading providers like Auto-Union and Unicorn rent a car.

  • Avoid filling out paperwork at the rental desk by completing your booking beforehand. Reserve your ride from WIL in advance so you can simply grab the keys and get going.

Best time to go to Nairobi

  • Travel to Nairobi in high season if you like a lively atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are usually higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Douala Airport to Nairobi during low season when prices are cheaper and crowds are smaller.

  • Lock in a Douala Airport to Nairobi plane ticket with a departure in March if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 14ºC (57ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).

  • July has average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from DLA to Nairobi around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

More about Nairobi

  • After booking your flight from Douala Airport to Nairobi, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Nairobi:

  • The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and Nairobi National Park are just two of the top attractions to add to your Nairobi itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Westlands Maasai Market D at the roof top.

Explore more of Kenya

  • Mombasa is just one of the many places in Kenya waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Nairobi. Around 434 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include Fort Jesus, Haller Park and Old Town of Mombasa.

  • Nakuru is another must-experience destination in Kenya and is around 145 kilometres north-west of Nairobi. No journey is complete without dropping by ARTHUR GARDENS (WEDDING/EVENT GROUNDS), Upper Hill estate and Muhia's Conservation Forest.

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