Travelling from Ottawa to Douala Airport (DLA): What you need to know
Ottawa's main base, Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW), is where many great holidays begin. Explore the departure options from here when planning your flight from Ottawa to Douala Airport (DLA).
The timezone in Douala is UTC+1, which is five hours ahead of Ottawa. Douala Airport is located in Douala.
To ensure you catch your flight from Ottawa to DLA, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Heading away during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Ottawa
Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND)
Travelling from central Ottawa to YND takes around 1 hour 40 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Need a handy place to stay before your flight from Ottawa to Douala Airport? Meilleure Auberge and Lovely Room 4mins From Gatineau-Ottawa Airport are near Ottawa Gatineau Airport. They're an especially good option if you're taking off early.
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
You can get to YOW from the centre of Ottawa in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport will take roughly 45 minutes to travel the 13 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Ottawa to DLA flight? Unwind in a hotel near Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport before your adventure officially starts. These stays are expecting you:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 58.21%.
YOW is located at 50 Airport Road.
About Douala Airport (DLA)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Ottawa to Douala Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near DLA instead:
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Douala Airport (DLA)
Right now, ₹ 85,097 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Ottawa to Douala Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ₹ 95,442. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Ottawa to DLA. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
If you have some flexibility with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your Ottawa to Douala Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Ottawa to Douala Airport (DLA)
Think about the kind of experience you want when deciding the best time to fly. February is the quietest month to visit Douala. August is when most people book flights from Ottawa to Douala Airport (DLA), which may be perfect if you're after more action.
Book an Ottawa to DLA flight ticket departing in February if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Douala to range from 24ºC to 34ºC.
July has temperatures of between 22ºC and 28ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Ottawa to Douala Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Douala
After booking your flight from Ottawa to Douala Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Douala:
There are loads of terrific things to do in Douala when you're ready to see the sights. Kick off your itinerary at Cathédrale Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul followed by ILE DE MANOKA and Mosquée de Douala.
Explore more of Cameroon
Yaounde is just one of the many places in Cameroon waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Douala. Around 193 kilometres away to the east, top sights here include Cité de la Paix, Mvog-Betsi Zoo and Mont MESSEBE.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in Cameroon, consider Bamenda, roughly 225 kilometres north of Douala. St Joseph's Metropolitan Cathedral, St John the Baptist Church and Njimafor Catholic Church are the start of reasons to visit.
