Flying from Douala Airport (DLA) to Malabo Airport (SSG): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Douala Airport to Malabo Airport is 30 minutes.
Malabo's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Douala.
Each week, there are 13 Douala Airport to Malabo Airport flights. If you prefer to get going as early as possible, pick the 09:30 Afrijet flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 19:00 with Afrijet.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your DLA to SSG flight.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
You'll find a range of airlines operating direct flights from Douala Airport to Malabo Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Malabo adventure, let one of these carriers take you to this exciting corner of Equatorial Guinea:
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Cronos Airlines.
Ethiopian Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates DLA to SSG flights.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Douala Airport to Malabo Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between DLA and SSG:
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
Libreville Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Douala Airport (DLA) to Malabo Airport (SSG)
Currently, £140 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Douala Airport to Malabo Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £273. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from DLA to SSG, reserve your journey six months before your departure.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Douala Airport to Malabo Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
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Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Douala Airport to Malabo Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Douala Airport (DLA)
53.91% of flights leaving from Douala Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Douala Airport is around 6 miles from central Douala. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near DLA. Whether you're catching an early flight from Douala Airport to Malabo Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Malabo Airport (SSG)
If you're arriving on a late Douala Airport to Malabo Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these options near SSG:
Getting from Malabo Airport (SSG) to central Malabo
Malabo Airport to the centre of Malabo has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 5 miles away.
When to fly to Malabo Airport (SSG)
July is the busiest month for flights from Douala Airport to Malabo Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Malabo in February.
The warmest month in Malabo is March, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from Douala Airport to Malabo Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
August has average temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Look for cheap tickets from DLA to SSG sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Equatorial Guinea
Continue your adventure and see more of Equatorial Guinea. Bata is around 150 miles south-east of Malabo and has no shortage of exciting things to see, including Spanish Cultural Centre of Bata.
Another favourite destination in Equatorial Guinea, Mongomo is about 230 miles south-east of Malabo. Make room in your schedule for highlights including Catedral Basilica de La Inmaculada Concepcion.