Travelling from Montreal to Douala Airport (DLA): What you need to know
Planning your trip begins with figuring out where you'll leave from in Montreal. Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is the city's main base, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Montreal to Douala Airport (DLA) taking off from here.
Douala Airport is located in Douala. The city runs on the UTC+1 timezone and is five hours ahead of Montreal.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Get to the airport on time to board your flight from Montreal to DLA.
Taking off during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
The journey from central Montreal to YUL takes around 45 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 26 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Montreal to Douala Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, data shows 64.89% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
The address for YUL is 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
St. Hubert Airport (YHU)
YHU is about 40 kilometres from central Montreal. It takes 35 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Montreal to DLA flight? Kick back in a hotel near St. Hubert Airport before your holiday officially begins. These stays have your key waiting:
About Douala Airport (DLA)
If you have a late flight from Montreal to Douala Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near DLA:
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Douala Airport (DLA)
Currently, RM1,944 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Montreal to Douala Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM3,545. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Montreal to DLA if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
Affordable Montreal to Douala Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares throughout the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Montreal to Douala Airport (DLA)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Montreal to Douala Airport (DLA). August is the busiest month to visit Douala. If you like your getaways a little more chill, think about going in February.
When booking your Montreal to DLA plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. February is the warmest month in Douala, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Montreal to Douala Airport in July when temperatures are between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
More about Douala
Once you've booked your flight from Montreal 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 sightsee. Kick off your itinerary at Cathédrale Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul followed by ILE DE MANOKA and Mosquée de Douala.
Explore more of Cameroon
Douala has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Cameroon waiting to be explored. About 193 kilometres east of Douala, a visit to Yaounde will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Cité de la Paix, Mvog-Betsi Zoo and Mont MESSEBE.
If you want to check out another major destination in Cameroon, head for Bamenda, about 225 kilometres north of Douala. St Joseph's Metropolitan Cathedral, St John the Baptist Church and Njimafor Catholic Church are key highlights.
