Traveling from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ) to Douala Airport (DLA): what you need to know
Douala's timezone is UTC+1, making Douala one hour ahead of Abidjan.
Your ABJ to DLA flight won't wait if you're 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.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Douala Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between ABJ and DLA:
Cotonou Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ) to Douala Airport (DLA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Douala Airport flight is $308. A round-trip ticket right now is $685. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from ABJ to DLA. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your flight from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Douala Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from ABJ to DLA by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Douala Airport.
Handy information about Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ)
When it comes to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport's on-time performance, 58.4% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Abidjan to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport is approximately 13 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to ABJ? If you're boarding an early flight from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Douala Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Douala Airport (DLA)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Douala Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near DLA instead:
Grab a Douala Airport rental car and explore corners of Douala that are off the usual tourist route. Book your wheels with Avis.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Douala Airport a few weeks in advance. Prices typically go up closer to your travel date.
Getting from Douala Airport (DLA) to central Douala
From Douala Airport, Douala is approximately 6 miles away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the center driving.
When to fly to Douala Airport (DLA)
August is the busiest month for flights from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Douala Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Douala in February.
Book your flight from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Douala Airport for February if you want to go to Douala during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 75ºF and 93ºF.
If you like traveling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ABJ to DLA in July. Average temperatures are between 72ºF and 82ºF then.
Explore more of Cameroon
You've seen Douala, now it's time to discover other parts of Cameroon. Travel about 120 miles east to Yaounde to check off its must-visit 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.
If you want to check out another side of Cameroon, head for Bamenda, about 130 miles north of Douala. Mile 1 junction upstation, Sisia Waterfalls and Mile 4 park are the start of reasons to visit.