Flying from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport (YUL) to Douala Airport (DLA): what you need to know
Douala is six hours ahead of Montreal and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to board your YUL to DLA flight.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport (YUL) to Douala Airport (DLA)
Right now, 460 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport to Douala Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 860 €. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from YUL to DLA. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your flight from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport to Douala Airport.
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Handy information about Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport (YUL)
YUL's address is 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
67% of flights that take off from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Montreal. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes about 45 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to YUL? If you've booked an early flight from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport to Douala Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Douala Airport (DLA)
Book a hotel close to DLA if you're taking a late Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport to Douala Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go beyond Douala and discover places that aren't found in every travel guide with your own set of wheels. You can grab a Douala Airport rental car from Avis.
Reserve your vehicle from Douala Airport several weeks ahead to get the lowest price possible. If you're planning to travel during a busy period, you may want to book even earlier.
Getting from Douala Airport (DLA) to central Douala
From Douala Airport, Douala is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Douala Airport (DLA)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport to Douala Airport. December is the most popular month to visit Douala. If you want a quieter vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport to Douala Airport for February if you'd like to visit Douala during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
August has average temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from YUL to DLA sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Cameroon
You've visited Douala, now it's time to explore other corners of Cameroon. Travel around 193 kilometres east to Yaounde to check off its top attractions. From Mvog-Betsi Botanical Zoological Garden to Mont MESSEBE and Independence Square, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 209 kilometres north of Douala, Bamenda is another essential stop in Cameroon. Start your sightseeing at St Joseph's Metropolitan Cathedral, Universal Amusement PARK and Sisia Waterfalls.