Travelling from London to Douala International Airport (DLA): What you need to know
Douala is one hour ahead of London. Douala International Airport is located in Douala, which runs on the UTC+1 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from London to DLA. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and up to four hours for international journeys. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to finalize your plans or simply relax.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and maybe even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from London to DLA departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Top options include:
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Brussels Airport (BRU)
LHR is around 24 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 25 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you've booked an early flight from London to Douala International Airport, these accommodation options will put you just around the corner from the terminal:
Of all flights departing from London Heathrow Airport, 78% land on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Check a new destination off your list or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from London to Douala International Airport, here's where you can stop when departing from London Gatwick Airport:
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport (CMN)
You can get to LGW from central London in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your London to DLA flight, stay in one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport:
London Gatwick Airport is known for its commitment to punctuality. 82% of flights leaving here keep to their planned arrival schedule.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
From central London, STN is around 56 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to arrive by car and 45 minutes or so if you take public transport.
Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay close to London Stansted Airport and know you'll reach the terminal with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you have an early London to Douala International Airport flight:
STN has an on-time performance rate of 80%. This means the majority of its flights land as expected and your travel plans stay on track.
About Douala International Airport (DLA)
Have a late flight from London to Douala International Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near DLA and fast-forward to bedtime:
Getting from Douala International Airport (DLA) to central Douala
Douala International Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Douala. It takes around 20 minutes or so to drive to the city.
It takes around 45 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Douala International Airport (DLA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Douala International Airport is 266 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 572 €. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from London to DLA. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
Cheap London to Douala International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares throughout the month and then choose the cheapest day.
There's no need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from London to DLA.
Filters make it easier to land a deal on your flight from London to Douala International Airport. Pick the airlines, flight times and stops that line up with your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the most affordable option fast.
The best time to fly from London to Douala International Airport (DLA)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from London to Douala International Airport (DLA). November is the peak month for travel to Douala. If you like things a bit more low-key, go in December.
Book a London to DLA plane ticket departing in February if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Douala to range from 24ºC (75ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
August sees temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from London to Douala International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Douala
Once you've booked your flight from London to Douala International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Douala:
There are loads of terrific things to do in Douala when you're ready to see the sights. Make your way to Cathédrale Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul followed by ILE DE MANOKA and La Nouvelle Liberte.
Explore more of Cameroon
Yaounde is just one of the many cities in Cameroon waiting to be explored after you've seen Douala. Around 193 kilometres away to the east, popular attractions include Mvog-Betsi Botanical Zoological Garden, Mont MESSEBE and Independence Square.
Bamenda is another well-known destination in Cameroon and is around 225 kilometres north of Douala. No journey is complete without a visit to St Joseph's Metropolitan Cathedral, Universal Amusement PARK and Sisia Waterfalls.
