Travelling from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Douala Airport (DLA): what you need to know
Around 7 hours 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Douala Airport.
Douala's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Paris.
Flights from CDG to DLA start at 14:20 — the earliest with Air France. The latest departure is at 14:55 with Air France. Overall, there are four weekly Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Douala Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your CDG to DLA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Air France has direct flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Douala Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Douala — and maybe even more of Cameroon if time allows.
Most passengers choose to travel with Air France on this route.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate for CDG to DLA flights is Air France.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Douala Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between CDG and DLA:
Brussels International Airport
Yaounde Nsimalen Airport
Malabo Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Douala Airport (DLA)
Currently, R 7,495 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Douala Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 10,027. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from CDG to DLA by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Organise your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Douala Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from CDG to DLA by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Douala Airport.
Handy information about Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
You'll find CDG at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
When it comes to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport's on-time performance, 65% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Paris to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is around 26 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near CDG? If you've booked an early flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Douala Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Douala Airport (DLA)
If you're coming in on a late Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Douala Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these accommodation options near DLA:
Venture beyond Douala and discover places that don't always get the spotlight with your own wheels. You can grab a Douala Airport rental car from Avis.
To lock in the best rate, reserve your ride from Douala Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead. Prices typically go up closer to your date of travel.
Getting from Douala Airport (DLA) to central Douala
Douala Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from the centre of Douala. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
Getting there by public transport takes about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Douala Airport (DLA)
The quietest month for a flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Douala Airport is March, while December is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Douala based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Douala is February, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Book your flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Douala Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from CDG to DLA in August if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) on average.
Explore more of Cameroon
Douala is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Cameroon you'll want to see. Around 193 kilometres east of Douala, a visit to Yaounde will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Mvog-Betsi Botanical Zoological Garden, Mont MESSEBE and Independence Square.
If there's time to check out another side of Cameroon, head for Bamenda, about 209 kilometres north of Douala. St Joseph's Metropolitan Cathedral, Universal Amusement PARK and Sisia Waterfalls are highlights.
