Travelling from Douala Airport (DLA) to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV): what you need to know
Douala and Abuja share the UTC+1 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your DLA to ABV flight.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
Air Cote D'Ivoire has direct flights from Douala Airport to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Abuja — and maybe even more of Nigeria if your schedule allows.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Air Cote D'Ivoire on this route.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Douala Airport to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between DLA and ABV:
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Kigali International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Douala Airport (DLA) to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Douala Airport to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport flight is P33,284. A return plane ticket right now is P53,696. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To find cheap tickets from DLA to ABV, book ahead. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Douala Airport to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across the month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Douala Airport (DLA)
53.91% of flights taking off from Douala Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Douala Airport is around 10 kilometres from central Douala. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Have an early flight from Douala Airport to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to DLA:
Arriving at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV)
Few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal if you've touched down on a late Douala Airport to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport flight. Peace Media Hotels and Abi's Place are good choices near ABV.
Pick up a Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport rental car from top outlets like Sixt or Fox - Rent A Car. With your own wheels, you can venture farther out of Abuja and explore places that don't always get the spotlight.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport around three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) to central Abuja
Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport is roughly 40 kilometres from central Abuja. The drive time takes about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV)
June is the most popular month for flights from Douala Airport to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Abuja in February.
Book your flight from Douala Airport to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport for March if you want to go to Abuja during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from DLA to ABV in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF) on average.
Explore more of Nigeria
Kano is just one of the many places in Nigeria waiting to be explored once you've seen Abuja. Around 354 kilometres away to the north, its top attractions include Emir's Palace, Gidan Makama Museum and Dala Hill.
Around 434 kilometres south-west of Abuja, Ibadan is another favourite stop in Nigeria. Start your sightseeing at Agodi Gardens, Mapo Hall and Bower's Tower.
