Flying from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Douala Airport (DLA): what you need to know
Douala is six hours ahead of Washington DC and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your IAD to DLA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Washington Dulles Airport to Douala Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between IAD and DLA include:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Brussels International Airport
Addis Ababa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Douala Airport (DLA)
At the moment, ج.م. 28,743 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Washington Dulles Airport to Douala Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ج.م. 54,603. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from IAD to DLA if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when looking for your flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Douala Airport.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from IAD to DLA.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Douala Airport.
Handy information about Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)
The address for IAD is 1 Saarinen Circle.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Washington Dulles Airport, data shows 77% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Washington DC to Washington Dulles Airport is approximately 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 45 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near IAD. Whether you have an early flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Douala Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Douala Airport (DLA)
If you're arriving on a late Washington Dulles Airport to Douala Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these options near DLA:
Pick up a Douala Airport rental car and explore corners of Douala that aren't in every guidebook. Check out the deals from Avis.
Book your vehicle from Douala Airport at least a few weeks ahead to lock in the best possible deal. If you're going away during a peak period, you may want to book even earlier.
Getting from Douala Airport (DLA) to central Douala
From Douala Airport, Douala is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Douala Airport (DLA)
December is the most popular month for flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Douala Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Douala in March.
The warmest month in Douala is February, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC and 34ºC. Lock in your flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Douala Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from IAD to DLA in August if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 22ºC and 28ºC on average.
Explore more of Cameroon
Yaounde is just one of the many places in Cameroon waiting to be discovered after you've seen Douala. Around 193 kilometres away to the east, top sights here include Mvog-Betsi Botanical Zoological Garden, Mont MESSEBE and Independence Square.
Around 209 kilometres north of Douala, Bamenda is another essential stop in Cameroon. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at St Joseph's Metropolitan Cathedral, Universal Amusement PARK and Sisia Waterfalls.
