Travelling from Washington DC to Douala Airport (DLA): what you need to know
You can choose from a range of airports when organising your flight from Washington DC to Douala Airport (DLA). Check out your options for flying out of Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI).
Douala Airport is located in Douala. The city operates in the UTC+1 timezone and is 5 hours ahead of Washington DC.
Your flight from Washington DC to DLA won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Going away during a peak month like July? Busy periods (like summer, Christmas/New Year and spring break) can easily add another hour at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
From the centre of Washington DC, DCA is around 8 kilometres away. Check the official airport website or use navigation apps to work out the best way to reach the terminal.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Ronald Reagan National Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Washington DC to Douala Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Break up your flight from Washington DC to Douala Airport with a stop so you can freshen up or cross a new place off your list. Popular stopovers between Washington Dulles International Airport and DLA are:
Mohamed V International Airport (CMN)
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
IAD is around 56 kilometres from central Washington DC. It'll take you 51 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 3 hours and 26 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Washington DC to DLA, stay in one of these hotels close to Washington Dulles International Airport:
About Douala Airport (DLA)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Washington DC to Douala Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near DLA instead:
Getting from Douala Airport (DLA) to central Douala
From Douala Airport, Douala is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 23 minutes to get to the centre driving.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Douala Airport (DLA)
For a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Douala Airport, P23,644 is the cheapest price. You can also book a return trip from just P57,980. These are the lowest fares right now and may differ based on availability.
We suggest booking as early as possible to secure cheap tickets from Washington DC to DLA. You're more likely to bag a bargain and enjoy a wider selection of flight times and travel dates.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Douala Airport (DLA)
August is the most popular month for flights from Washington DC to Douala Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Douala in February when it's quieter.
Think about the type of weather that'll suit your plans for Douala. February is known as the warmest month. Book your flights from Washington DC to DLA sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 34ºC.
July sees average temperatures of between 22ºC and 28ºC. Look for cheap flights from Washington DC to Douala Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Douala
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Douala right here. Check out these options once you've locked in your flight from Washington DC to Douala Airport:
Marche des Fleurs and Rond point bonanjo are just two of the top-rated attractions to add to your Douala must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to La Nouvelle Liberte.
Complete your Douala trip with a car rental
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