Flying from Paris to Douala Airport (DLA): What you need to know
When planning your flight from Paris to Douala Airport (DLA), there's a good range of airports you can jet off from. Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) are Paris's main terminals.
Around 7 hours 5 minutes is the typical travel time on a direct Paris to Douala Airport flight.
Paris and Douala (where Douala Airport is located) share the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch once you arrive.
You can choose from 4 direct services each week between Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) and Douala Airport (DLA). This is the busiest route, with Air France offering a 2:20pm departure from CDG to DLA.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Paris to DLA. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so allow some extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Paris to Douala Airport (DLA) can be booked from this terminal.
Air France is a popular airline that operates direct flights from Paris to Douala Airport departing from CDG.
The majority of passengers prefer to book seats with Air France between CDG and DLA.
Air France is the leading carrier for punctuality on this route.
We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from Paris to DLA with a stopover. To explore all the options departing from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between CDG and DLA include:
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Nsimalen Airport (NSI)
Malabo Airport (SSG)
CDG is around 27 kilometres from central Paris. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Charles de Gaulle Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Paris to Douala Airport, these stays will have you sleeping a quick hop from check-in:
Of all flights leaving Charles de Gaulle Airport, 61.46% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
The address for CDG is 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Turn your flight into part of the adventure with a stopover on your flight from Paris to Douala Airport. Mohamed V International Airport (CMN) is a popular option between Paris Orly Airport and DLA.
ORY is about 19 kilometres from central Paris. It takes 35 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before your Paris to DLA flight, stay in one of these hotels near Paris Orly Airport:
Paris Orly Airport has an on-time performance rate of 75.56%. This figure highlights how often flights that leave from this airport make it to their destination on schedule.
The street address for ORY is 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
From the centre of Paris, BVA is around 88 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to arrive by car and 2 hours 20 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Sleep a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Paris to Douala Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These hotels near Beauvais-Tille Airport make departure day a breeze if you're flying out first thing:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights land within the expected time frame. At BVA, that figure is 66.39%.
You'll find Beauvais-Tille Airport at Tille 60000, Beauvais.
About Douala Airport (DLA)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Paris to Douala Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near DLA instead:
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Douala Airport (DLA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Paris to Douala Airport is R 6,058. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 9,840. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
Lock in cheap flights from Paris to DLA by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for finding a bargain.
The best month for landing cheap Paris to Douala Airport tickets is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates that offer the lowest fares.
There's no need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a better deal is available on plane tickets from Paris to DLA.
Filters make it easier to dig up a deal for your flight from Paris to Douala Airport. Choose the airlines, flight times and stops that work for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the lowest price right away.
The best time to fly from Paris to Douala Airport (DLA)
August is when most people book flights from Paris to Douala Airport (DLA). Plan your visit to Douala in February for a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Douala is February, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your Paris to DLA plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Paris to Douala Airport in July if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
More about Douala
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Douala right here. Explore these options once you've locked in your flight from Paris to Douala Airport:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to work out where to start. Cathédrale Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul, ILE DE MANOKA and Mosquée de Douala are major attractions which should be on every Douala itinerary.
Explore more of Cameroon
You've visited Douala, now it's time to explore more of Cameroon. Travel around 193 kilometres east to Yaounde to tick off its must-visit sights. From Cité de la Paix to Mvog-Betsi Zoo and Mont MESSEBE, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 225 kilometres north of Douala, Bamenda is another essential stop in Cameroon. No visit is complete without checking out St Joseph's Metropolitan Cathedral, St John the Baptist Church and Njimafor Catholic Church.
