Travelling from Washington DC to Douala International Airport (DLA): What you need to know
The timezone in Douala is UTC+1, which is six hours ahead of Washington DC. Douala International Airport is located in Douala.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Washington DC to DLA. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Getting on a plane during a peak time like July? Busy periods (like Thanksgiving, Christmas/New Year and spring break) can easily add another hour at security. Be extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
DCA is around 6 kms (4 miles) from central Washington DC. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 25 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel close to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Washington DC to Douala International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
71% of flights taking off from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
DCA's address is 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Experience more along the way with a stopover on your flight from Washington DC to Douala International Airport. Here's where you can connect between Washington Dulles International Airport and DLA:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
IAD is about 40 kms (25 miles) from central Washington DC. It'll take you 45 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 10 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Washington DC to DLA flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Washington Dulles International Airport:
77% of flights departing Washington Dulles International Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
BWI is around 48 kms (30 miles) from central Washington DC. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 40 minutes. If you're considering public transport, expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Make catching an early Washington DC to Douala International Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Stay at one of these accommodation options close to Baltimore Washington International Airport and get to your check-in counter feeling relaxed and unhurried:
Flights that depart from BWI reach their destination on schedule 77% of the time.
About Douala International Airport (DLA)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Washington DC to Douala International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near DLA instead:
Getting from Douala International Airport (DLA) to central Douala
From Douala International Airport, central Douala is around 8 kms (5 miles) away. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Douala International Airport (DLA)
At the moment, £497 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Douala International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £840. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Washington DC to DLA, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Douala International Airport (DLA)
Think about the kind of experience you want when planning your trip dates. December is the quietest month to visit Douala. November is when most people book flights from Washington DC to Douala International Airport (DLA), which may be perfect if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
Book a Washington DC to DLA plane ticket departing in February if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Douala to range from 24ºC to 34ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Washington DC to Douala International Airport in August if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC and 28ºC.
More about Douala
Start your Douala trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Washington DC to Douala International Airport, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
Your Douala trip wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Leading attractions you can't miss include Cathédrale Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul, ILE DE MANOKA and La Nouvelle Liberte.
Explore more of Cameroon
Douala has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Cameroon waiting to be explored. About 193 kms (120 miles) east of Douala, a visit to Yaounde will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Mvog-Betsi Botanical Zoological Garden, Mont MESSEBE and Independence Square.
Bamenda is another standout destination in Cameroon and is around 225 kms (140 miles) north of Douala. No trip is complete without dropping by St Joseph's Metropolitan Cathedral, Universal Amusement PARK and Sisia Waterfalls.
