Flying from New York Newark Airport (EWR) to Douala Airport (DLA): what you need to know
Douala's timezone is UTC+1, making Douala six hours ahead of New York.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your EWR to DLA flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like December. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from New York Newark Airport to Douala Airport. These are the top stopovers between EWR and DLA:
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Handy information about New York Newark Airport (EWR)
The address for EWR is Building 1, Conrad Road.
71% of flights that take off from New York Newark Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Central New York to New York Newark Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a trip time of about 1 hour when using public transport.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near EWR. Whether you've booked an early flight from New York Newark Airport to Douala Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Douala Airport (DLA)
If you're getting in on a late New York Newark Airport to Douala Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near DLA:
Set your own pace with a Douala Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Avis to explore beyond Douala's usual tourist stops.
To secure the best deal, book your vehicle from Douala Airport a few weeks in advance. Prices usually increase closer to your travel date.
Getting from Douala Airport (DLA) to central Douala
Douala Airport to the centre of Douala has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 45 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Douala Airport (DLA)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from New York Newark Airport to Douala Airport. December is the most popular month to visit Douala. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from New York Newark Airport to Douala Airport for February if you want to explore Douala during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from EWR to DLA in August if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) on average.
Explore more of Cameroon
You've seen Douala, now it's time to discover other parts of Cameroon. Travel around 193 kilometres east to Yaounde to tick off its top attractions. From Mvog-Betsi Botanical Zoological Garden to Mont MESSEBE and Independence Square, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 209 kilometres north of Douala, Bamenda is another essential stop in Cameroon. No visit is complete without checking out St Joseph's Metropolitan Cathedral, Universal Amusement PARK and Sisia Waterfalls.
