Flying from Ottawa to Douala International Airport (DLA): What you need to know
Douala International Airport is located in Douala. The city follows the UTC+1 timezone and is six hours ahead of Ottawa.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from Ottawa to DLA. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Show up at the airport even earlier during popular months like August. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight. After checking in, you can use any extra time to relax or grab something to eat.
Airports in Ottawa
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
YOW is about 14 kilometres from central Ottawa. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 35 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Ottawa to Douala International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping conveniently close to check-in:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, 58% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
YOW is located at 50 Airport Road.
About Douala International Airport (DLA)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Ottawa to Douala International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near DLA instead:
Getting from Douala International Airport (DLA) to central Douala
Douala International Airport is around 8 kilometres from the centre of Douala. It takes around 20 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
It'll take around 45 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Douala International Airport (DLA)
598 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Ottawa to Douala International Airport. Return flights start from 1.089 €. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap flights from Ottawa to DLA, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from Ottawa to Douala International Airport (DLA)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Ottawa to Douala International Airport (DLA). December is the most popular month to visit Douala. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, think about going in October.
The warmest month in Douala is February, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Book your Ottawa to DLA plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Ottawa to Douala International Airport in July when temperatures are between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
More about Douala
After booking your flight from Ottawa to Douala International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Douala:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Cathédrale Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul, ILE DE MANOKA and Mosquée de Douala are highlights which should be on any well-planned Douala itinerary.
Explore more of Cameroon
You've seen Douala, now it's time to explore more of Cameroon. Travel around 193 kilometres east to Yaounde to tick off its top attractions. From Mvog-Betsi Botanical Zoological Garden to Cité de la Paix and Mont MESSEBE, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 225 kilometres north of Douala, Bamenda is another favourite stop in Cameroon. No visit is complete without checking out St Joseph's Metropolitan Cathedral, St John the Baptist Church and Njimafor Catholic Church.