Flying from Washington DC to Douala Airport (DLA): What you need to know
Organising your flight from Washington DC to Douala Airport (DLA) begins with finding the most convenient airport to take off from. Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) are the main terminals in Washington DC.
Douala Airport is located in Douala. The city runs on the UTC+1 timezone and is five hours ahead of Washington DC.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from Washington DC to DLA. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
In high season, allow for longer queues and get there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international trips.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
DCA is about 8 kms (5 miles) from central Washington DC. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 45 minutes.
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Of all flights departing from Ronald Reagan National Airport, 76.44% touch down on time at their destination.
You'll find DCA at 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Break up your flight from Washington DC to Douala Airport with a stop so you can recharge or cross a new place off your list. Some top stopovers between Washington Dulles International Airport and DLA are:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
On public transport, you can travel from central Washington DC to IAD in about 1 hour 10 minutes. The terminal is roughly 56 kms (35 miles) away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 50 minutes.
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74.39% of all departures from Washington Dulles International Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
From central Washington DC, BWI is around 48 kms (30 miles) away. It takes roughly 50 minutes to reach the airport by car and 1 hour 30 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay near Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport and know you'll reach your gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Washington DC to Douala Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights arrive as expected. At BWI, that figure is 77.13%.
About Douala Airport (DLA)
Have a late flight from Washington DC to Douala Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Stay at one of these hotels near DLA and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Douala Airport (DLA)
Currently, £375 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Douala Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £692. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Washington DC to DLA, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Douala Airport (DLA)
February is the quietest month for flights from Washington DC to Douala Airport (DLA), while August is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Douala based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Before locking in your Washington DC to DLA plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. February is the warmest month in Douala, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Washington DC to Douala Airport in July when temperatures are between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
More about Douala
Once you've booked your flight from Washington DC to Douala Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Douala:
You'll find loads of awesome things to do in Douala when you're ready to sightsee. Kick things off at Cathédrale Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul followed by ILE DE MANOKA and Mosquée de Douala.
Explore more of Cameroon
Douala is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Cameroon just waiting to be explored. Around 193 kms (120 miles) east of Douala, a visit to Yaounde will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Cité de la Paix, Mvog-Betsi Zoo and Mont MESSEBE.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in Cameroon, consider Bamenda, roughly 225 kms (140 miles) north of Douala. St Joseph's Metropolitan Cathedral, St John the Baptist Church and Njimafor Catholic Church are key highlights.