Travelling from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Douala Airport (DLA): what you need to know
The timezone in Douala is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Birmingham.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your BHX to DLA flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Birmingham International Airport to Douala Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between BHX and DLA:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Brussels Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Douala Airport (DLA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Birmingham International Airport to Douala Airport flight is £321. A return fare right now is £467. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To find cheap tickets from BHX to DLA, book early. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Birmingham International Airport to Douala Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across the month and score a great deal.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from BHX to DLA.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Birmingham International Airport to Douala Airport.
Handy information about Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
Of all flights departing from Birmingham International Airport, 65.48% touch down on time at their destination.
To get to Birmingham International Airport from central Birmingham, it takes about 25 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 15 miles from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Birmingham International Airport to Douala Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to BHX:
Arriving at Douala Airport (DLA)
If you're landing on a late Birmingham International Airport to Douala Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near DLA:
Pick up a Douala Airport rental car and explore corners of Douala that are off the usual tourist route. Book your wheels with Avis.
Reserve your vehicle from Douala Airport a few weeks before your departure to get the lowest price. If you're going away during a peak period, it's a good idea to book even earlier.
Getting from Douala Airport (DLA) to central Douala
Douala Airport is roughly 6 miles from the centre of Douala. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Douala Airport (DLA)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Douala Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Douala. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
When reserving your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Douala Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. February is the warmest month in Douala, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from BHX to DLA in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) on average.
Explore more of Cameroon
You've done Douala, now it's time to explore more of Cameroon. Travel about 120 miles east to Yaounde to tick off its popular sights. From National Museum of Yaounde (Le Musee National de Yaounde) to Mvog-Betsi Zoo and Benedictine Museum of Mont-Febe, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 130 miles north of Douala, Bamenda is another essential stop in Cameroon. Experience major highlights starting with Mile 1 junction upstation, Sisia Waterfalls and Mile 4 park.