Travelling from Melbourne to Douala International Airport (DLA): What you need to know
Douala International Airport is located in Douala. The city is in the UTC+1 timezone and is ten hours behind Melbourne.
Your flight from Melbourne to DLA won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Popular months like December or other peak periods mean longer lines and possible delays. Stick to your schedule by getting to the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
MEL is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 35 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to Douala International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping just around the corner from the terminal:
68% of flights leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is about 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. It'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Kick back before your Melbourne to DLA flight at a hotel close to Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can jump out of bed and get to the airport with time to spare.
Flights from Avalon Airport have a track record for punctuality, with 80% of them landing within the expected time frame.
About Douala International Airport (DLA)
Consider booking a hotel close to DLA if you have a late flight from Melbourne to Douala International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and be under the covers in no time flat:
Getting from Douala International Airport (DLA) to central Douala
Douala International Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Douala. It takes around 20 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
It'll take around 45 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Douala International Airport (DLA)
At the moment, ₹ 84,524 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Douala International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ₹ 177,393. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Melbourne to DLA. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
Cheap Melbourne to Douala International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Douala International Airport (DLA)
December is the most popular month for flights from Melbourne to Douala International Airport (DLA). Plan your visit to Douala in October if you'd rather avoid peak season.
When booking your Melbourne to DLA plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. February is the warmest month in Douala, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC to 34ºC.
July sees temperatures of between 22ºC and 28ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Douala International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Douala
Start your Douala trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Douala International Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Cathédrale Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul, ILE DE MANOKA and Mosquée de Douala are attractions you won't want to skip in Douala.
Explore more of Cameroon
Yaounde is just one of the many cities in Cameroon waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Douala. Around 193 kilometres away to the east, well-known attractions include Mvog-Betsi Botanical Zoological Garden, Cité de la Paix and Mont MESSEBE.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in Cameroon, consider Bamenda, about 225 kilometres north of Douala. St Joseph's Metropolitan Cathedral, St John the Baptist Church and Njimafor Catholic Church are key highlights.
