Flying from London to Douala Airport (DLA): What you need to know
London has numerous airports to start your journey from. Explore your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when organizing your flight from London to Douala Airport (DLA). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the city's other major bases.
The timezone in Douala is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of London. Douala Airport is located in Douala.
Leave enough time to get on your flight from London to DLA. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
High season means busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to keep to your schedule.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from London to DLA. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Brussels Airport (BRU)
LHR is around 31 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour.
In search of a comfortable hotel near London Heathrow Airport? If you've booked an early flight from London to Douala Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
68.18% of flights departing from London Heathrow Airport reach their destination on schedule.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Split up your flight from London to Douala Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick another place off your list. Some great stopovers between London Gatwick Airport and DLA are:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Mohamed V International Airport (CMN)
You can reach LGW from the centre of London in about 1 hour 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport takes roughly 30 minutes to cover the 80 kilometres or so.
Got an early start? Think about staying at one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to DLA flight:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance rate of 69.26%. This figure gives an insight into how frequently flights that depart from this airport land on schedule.
Stansted Airport (STN)
From central London, STN is around 64 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour to get to the airport by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Relax in bed for a little longer and still make your London to Douala Airport flight without having to rush. These accommodation options near Stansted Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're jetting off early:
The on-time performance record of STN is 64.73%. To put it simply, that's how frequently flights departing this airport arrive at their destination as planned.
About Douala Airport (DLA)
Reserve a hotel near DLA if you have a late flight from London to Douala Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and be in bed sooner:
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Douala Airport (DLA)
C$426 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from London to Douala Airport. A return flight starts at C$828. These fares can change depending on availability.
To pick up cheap flights from London to DLA, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest London to Douala Airport tickets across every month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a lower fare pops up on flight tickets from London to DLA.
Tailor your travel plans using filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from London to Douala Airport.
The best time to fly from London to Douala Airport (DLA)
Think about the kind of experience you want when deciding when to fly. February is the quietest month to visit Douala. August is when most people book flights from London to Douala Airport (DLA), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.
Before locking in your London to DLA flight ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. February is the warmest month in Douala, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
July sees temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from London to Douala Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Douala
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Douala right here. Check out these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from London to Douala Airport:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Cathédrale Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul, ILE DE MANOKA and Mosquée de Douala are attractions you won't want to skip in Douala.
Explore more of Cameroon
Yaounde is just one of the many places in Cameroon waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Douala. Around 193 kilometres away to the east, its top attractions include Cité de la Paix, Mvog-Betsi Zoo and Mont MESSEBE.
Around 225 kilometres north of Douala, Bamenda is another favourite stop in Cameroon. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at St Joseph's Metropolitan Cathedral, St John the Baptist Church and Njimafor Catholic Church.
