The airport is about 9 km from the city center; taxis and Indriver ride-hailing are available.
Things to do at Douala International Airport (DLA)
Douala International AirportDLA
At the airport
Things to do in Douala International Airport
Douala is Cameroon's economic capital and largest city, a busyport on the Wouri River with a vibrant cultural scene anchored by the Doual'art contemporary art space — one of West Africa's most dynamic contemporary art institutions. The Marché Mokolo is one of the most intense market experiences in Central Africa. Douala's ndolé (bitterleaf stew with peanuts and grilled shrimp), fresh Atlantic seafood, and grilled lobster are the culinary highlights of a city that takes food seriously.
Insider intel
Top Tips for Douala International Airport
- Ndolé at a proper local restaurant is the essential Douala food experience — ask locals for their favorite spot rather than defaulting to hotel dining.
- Douala traffic can be severe; build significant buffer time for any city excursion and plan your return to the airport accordingly.
Lounge directory
Browse lounges at DLA
1 Sanctifly partner lounge at Douala International Airport. Each is bookable with points.
100 points per guestAir France Lounge
At Douala International Airport (DLA) in Douala, Cameroon, the Air France Lounge is conveniently located landside in the Main Terminal, making it easy to find before you enter the departure process. For travelers who want to relax, work, or regroup ahead of their flight, this airport lounge sits in the main public area of the terminal, positioned before passport control and the security check. Because it’s in the landside zone, you can visit the lounge prior to clearing formalities, which is ideal if you’re arriving early for travel, meeting someone at the airport, or prefer to settle in before proceeding to immigration and screening. To access it, remain in the Main Terminal’s public area and look for the lounge before you pass through passport control and security.Book Now
Purchase a Sanctifly membership via our website or app.
Unlock airport-specific digital content and reserve VIP lounges using the points included with your plan.
Select the tier that fits your travel habits; higher tiers include more points.
When you book a lounge, you'll receive a unique access code in the app and by email—show this at the lounge to gain access.
You can buy extra points at any time, and rates improve with higher-tier plans.
Membership unlocks airport-specific digital content and the ability to book VIP lounges using points.
Each tier
Liftoff ($25/year)
Explorer ($97/year)
Jetsetter ($220/year)
Trailblazer ($399/year)
provides a different annual points allowance (except Liftoff, which doesn't include points) that refreshes when your subscription renews. You can use your points to reserve lounge access and purchase additional points through the app if you need more.
Higher tiers not only come with more points but also reduce the per-point price when buying extra.
Points are the currency you use in the Liftoff app to book VIP lounge visits. Most plans — Liftoff, Explorer, Jetsetter and Trailblazer — include a points allowance that is deposited into your account whenever your subscription renews. Liftoff does not include points. You spend points to reserve lounges and you can top up your balance at any time through the app. If you cancel your membership, any remaining points expire 30 days after cancellation.
Additional points can be purchased directly in the Sanctifly app from your mobile. All plans allow you to buy more points whenever you need them, and the per-point price decreases on higher-tier plans. Purchased points are added to your account immediately and are non-refundable. If you cancel your membership, any remaining points expire 30 days after cancellation.