Travelling from Frankfurt to Douala Airport (DLA): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports where your trip can begin in Frankfurt. Explore your options departing from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) or Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) when organising your flight from Frankfurt to Douala Airport (DLA).
Douala (where Douala Airport is located) and Frankfurt share the UTC+1 timezone. With no time difference, coordinating plans between the cities is hassle-free.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your flight from Frankfurt to DLA.
If you're travelling during a major holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and perhaps even tour another city. When browsing cheap flights from Frankfurt to DLA departing from Frankfurt Airport (FRA), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Your journey might pause in:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Brussels Airport (BRU)
The journey from central Frankfurt to FRA takes about 35 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a comfortable hotel near Frankfurt Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Frankfurt to Douala Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Of the flights that depart from Frankfurt Airport, 67.47% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Frankfurt to HHN in about 2 hours 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 121 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Frankfurt to DLA flight, stay in one of these hotels near Frankfurt - Hahn Airport:
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport has an on-time performance rate of 53.13%. This figure sheds light on how often flights departing from this airport reach their destination on schedule.
About Douala Airport (DLA)
If you have a late flight from Frankfurt to Douala Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near DLA:
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Douala Airport (DLA)
RM1,528 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Frankfurt to Douala Airport. A return flight starts from RM2,641. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Frankfurt to DLA if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
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The best time to fly from Frankfurt to Douala Airport (DLA)
Think about the kind of experience you want when picking your flight dates. February is the quietest month to go to Douala. August is when most people book flights from Frankfurt to Douala Airport (DLA), which may be perfect if you're after more action.
The warmest month in Douala is February, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your Frankfurt to DLA plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Frankfurt to Douala Airport in July when temperatures are between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
More about Douala
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Douala right here. Explore these options once you've locked in your flight from Frankfurt to Douala Airport:
Your trip to Douala wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Major attractions you won't want to miss include Cathédrale Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul, ILE DE MANOKA and Mosquée de Douala.
Explore more of Cameroon
You've visited Douala, now it's time to explore more of Cameroon. Travel about 193 kilometres east to Yaounde to check off its leading attractions. From Cité de la Paix to Mvog-Betsi Zoo and Mont MESSEBE, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 225 kilometres north of Douala, Bamenda is another favourite stop in Cameroon. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at St Joseph's Metropolitan Cathedral, St John the Baptist Church and Njimafor Catholic Church.