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✈️ Cheap flights to Cameroon
Compare fares to Cameroon from hundreds of airlines and travel sites – fly into Yaoundé Nsimalen Intl (NSI). Find the best time to fly, flight times from major cities and every airport.
🛬 Airports in Cameroon
| Code | Airport | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NSI | Yaoundé Nsimalen Intl | Yaoundé | Main |
| DLA | Douala Intl | Douala | Main |
| GOU | Garoua Intl | Garoua | Main |
| NGE | N'Gaoundéré | N'Gaoundéré | Regional |
| MVR | Salak | Maroua | Regional |
Douala International Airport and Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport handle most international flights. Land borders exist with neighbours such as Nigeria, Chad, Gabon and Equatorial Guinea, but conditions vary, so check before travelling overland.
📅 Best time to fly to Cameroon
Best: November to February – the main dry season in the south, with easier roads and the best conditions for beaches and travel overland.
Cheaper shoulder season: March to May – heat builds and rains begin, but landscapes turn green and fewer travellers are around.
Avoid: July to October in the southwest and coast – heavy rains make roads muddy and trekking difficult.
Weather by month in Yaoundé
- 29°Jan☀️
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- 29°Mar🌧
- 29°Apr🌧
- 28°May🌧
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- 28°Nov⛅
- 28°Dec☀️
Average daytime highs (°C) and how rainy each month is.
⏱️ Flight times to Cameroon
| Route | Distance | Flight time (nonstop) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Yaoundé | 5,425 km | 7 h 10 min | |
| New York → Yaoundé | 9,344 km | 11 h 55 min | |
| Los Angeles → Yaoundé | 13,310 km | 16 h 40 min* | |
| Chicago → Yaoundé | 10,507 km | 13 h 20 min | |
| Miami → Yaoundé | 10,011 km | 12 h 45 min | |
| San Francisco → Yaoundé | 13,408 km | 16 h 50 min* | |
| Toronto → Yaoundé | 9,816 km | 12 h 30 min | |
| Paris → Yaoundé | 5,106 km | 6 h 50 min | |
| Frankfurt → Yaoundé | 5,157 km | 6 h 55 min | |
| Dubai → Yaoundé | 5,252 km | 7 h 00 min | |
| Delhi → Yaoundé | 7,428 km | 9 h 35 min | |
| Mumbai → Yaoundé | 6,862 km | 8 h 55 min | |
| Singapore → Yaoundé | 10,268 km | 13 h 00 min | |
| Sydney → Yaoundé | 14,658 km | 18 h 20 min* |
Flight times are estimates for a nonstop flight; with a connection allow 2–5 hours more. * Very long routes usually need a stop.
📍 Where to go in Cameroon
- Yaoundé – A hilly capital with museums, monuments and the Mvog-Betsi Zoo, a good base for exploring the south.
- Douala – Cameroon's lively commercial hub, famous for nightlife, music and its art scene.
- Limbe – A coastal town with black-sand beaches, botanical gardens and a primate sanctuary; check current travel advice for the Southwest region first.
- Mount Cameroon – A demanding multi-day climb through forest and lava fields with views over the Gulf of Guinea, possible only when the security situation allows.
- Kribi – Golden beaches, fresh grilled fish and the spectacular Lobé Falls nearby.
- Foumban – Home to the Bamum sultan's palace and a centre for woodcarving and crafts.
💡 Flight hacks
Flights hackBe flexible by a few days
Use a fare calendar view and move your trip by one or two days – mid-week departures are usually the cheapest.
Money hackUse free walking tours
Tip-based walking tours run in most big cities and are a great first-day introduction with a local guide.
Flights to Cameroon: questions
What is the main airport in Cameroon?
The main international airport is Yaoundé Nsimalen Intl (NSI) in Yaoundé. Other airports with scheduled flights include Douala (DLA), Garoua (GOU), N'Gaoundéré (NGE).
How long is the flight from London to Cameroon?
A nonstop flight from London to Yaoundé covers about 5,425 km and takes around 7 h 10 min. With a connection, plan for a few extra hours.
When is the best time to fly to Cameroon?
November to February – the main dry season in the south, with easier roads and the best conditions for beaches and travel overland.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Cameroon?
Fares are usually lowest outside the peak season. Good-value months: March to May – heat builds and rains begin, but landscapes turn green and fewer travellers are around.
Do I need a visa to fly to Cameroon?
It depends on your passport. See our Cameroon visa & entry guide for the rules, then check with the official embassy before you book.
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