Flying from Libreville Airport (LBV) to Douala Airport (DLA): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Libreville Airport to Douala Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour.
Libreville and Douala share the same timezone, UTC+1.
Choose from 16 weekly Libreville Airport to Douala Airport flights. The 07:30 departure with Afrijet is the earliest you can take. Camair-Co operates the last service of the day at 19:45.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your LBV to DLA flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
With direct flights from Libreville Airport to Douala Airport available from numerous airlines, getting to Douala (and then other corners of Cameroon) is a breeze. You can fly nonstop with:
Afrijet Business Service has the highest passenger demand on this route.
RwandAir ranks as the top on-time carrier for LBV to DLA flights, with 90.0% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Libreville Airport to Douala Airport. Here are the top stopovers between LBV and DLA:
Kigali Airport
Yaounde Nsimalen Airport
Malabo Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Libreville Airport (LBV) to Douala Airport (DLA)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Libreville Airport to Douala Airport flight is £86. A return fare is currently £231. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Get cheap tickets from LBV to DLA by booking at least 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Libreville Airport to Douala Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
Snapping up cheap flights from LBV to DLA is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a new deal comes up.
Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Libreville Airport to Douala Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Libreville Airport (LBV)
When it comes to Libreville Airport's on-time performance, 57% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Libreville to Libreville Airport is approximately 10 kms (6 miles). Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
The trip when using public transport takes about 35 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Libreville Airport to Douala Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near LBV:
Arriving at Douala Airport (DLA)
Consider booking a hotel close to DLA if you're taking a late Libreville Airport to Douala Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Venture beyond Douala and explore places that usually fly under the radar with your own wheels. You can grab a Douala Airport rental car from Avis.
To get the lowest possible price, book your vehicle from Douala Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead. Prices typically go up closer to your date of travel.
When to fly to Douala Airport (DLA)
December is the most popular month for flights from Libreville Airport to Douala Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Douala in March.
The warmest month in Douala is February, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 34ºC. Book your flights from Libreville Airport to Douala Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
August has average temperatures of between 22ºC and 28ºC. Search for cheap tickets from LBV to DLA sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Cameroon
Yaounde is just one of the many cities in Cameroon waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Douala. Around 193 kms (120 miles) away to the east, well-known attractions include Mvog-Betsi Botanical Zoological Garden, Mont MESSEBE and Independence Square.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in Cameroon, head for Bamenda, about 209 kms (130 miles) north of Douala. St Joseph's Metropolitan Cathedral, Universal Amusement PARK and Sisia Waterfalls are the start of reasons to visit.