Flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Douala Airport (DLA): what you need to know
Douala's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Douala one hour ahead of Edinburgh.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your EDI to DLA flight.
Travelling during a peak month like June? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Break up your flight or explore another city along the way with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Edinburgh Airport to Douala Airport. Many travellers pass through Charles de Gaulle Airport when flying between EDI and DLA.
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Douala Airport (DLA)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Douala Airport flight is £307. A return fare is currently £589. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's usually smart to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from EDI to DLA. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Getting cheap flights from Edinburgh Airport to Douala Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across each month and bag a great deal.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from EDI to DLA.
Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Edinburgh Airport to Douala Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
67.94% of flights departing from Edinburgh Airport land at their destination on time.
Edinburgh Airport is around 9 miles from central Edinburgh. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near EDI. Whether you're taking an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Douala Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Douala Airport (DLA)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on an Edinburgh Airport to Douala Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near DLA instead:
Go beyond Douala and check out places that don't always get the spotlight with your own wheels. You can pick up a Douala Airport rental car from Avis.
To lock in the best rate, book your ride from Douala Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead. Prices generally rise closer to the day of travel.
Getting from Douala Airport (DLA) to central Douala
Douala Airport to central Douala has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 6 miles away.
When to fly to Douala Airport (DLA)
August is the busiest month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Douala Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Douala in February.
Before locking in your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Douala Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. February is the warmest month in Douala, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
July has average temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from EDI to DLA sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Cameroon
Yaounde is just one of the many cities in Cameroon waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Douala. Around 120 miles away to the east, popular attractions include National Museum of Yaounde (Le Musee National de Yaounde), Mvog-Betsi Zoo and Benedictine Museum of Mont-Febe.
Around 130 miles north of Douala, Bamenda is another essential stop in Cameroon. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Mile 1 junction upstation, Sisia Waterfalls and Mile 4 park.
