Flying from Douala Airport (DLA) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS): what you need to know
Douala and Lyon share the same timezone, UTC+1.
Give yourself enough time to catch your DLA to LYS flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like August? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Douala Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between DLA and LYS:
Mohamed V International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Douala Airport (DLA) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
R 8,596 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Douala Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flight. Return flights start from R 14,027. These prices may change depending on demand.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from DLA to LYS if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Douala Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport across the month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from DLA to LYS by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Douala Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport.
Handy information about Douala Airport (DLA)
53.91% of flights taking off from Douala Airport land at their destination on time.
Central Douala to Douala Airport is approximately 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near DLA. Whether you've booked an early flight from Douala Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
If you're landing on a late Douala Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near LYS:
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Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport around three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to central Lyon
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to the centre of Lyon has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 31 kilometres away.
It typically takes 45 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
September is the busiest month for flights from Douala Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Lyon in January.
When reserving your flight from Douala Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Lyon, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DLA to LYS in January. Temperatures average between -3ºC (27ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
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