CAI - DLA

£776 Find Cheap Flights from Cairo to Douala – Compare and Save

1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Save 34% or more on flights. Compare deals from all over the web.

Never overpay with our price tracking tools.

Filter searches by price, airline and more to find your best flights.

Everything you should know

Cheapest return flight
£776
Typical prices: £453-£875
Ethiopian Air
Sun 28/10Mon 5/11
CAI - DLA • 1 stop
Direct flights
3 days a week
You can fly direct with Egyptair. Average duration is 5h 31m
Direct flights
+1
Direct flights
+1
When to travel
December
Cheapest • 26% price drop
May
Most popular
Good to know
+1
Good to know
+1
Top stopover airports
Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN)
Cheapest • Avg £738 (return)
Addis Ababa Bole (ADD)
Shortest trip • 12h 34m (one-way)
Insights
Insights
Start a new search
KAYAK searches hundreds of sites at once to find you the best travel deals.
We hope you enjoy your trip to Douala!
Flight Deals
Booking Insights
Flight Deals

Cheap Flights from Cairo to Douala (CAI-DLA)

 
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Cairo to Douala

Wed, 28 Oct - Thu, 5 Nov
Ethiopian Air Logo
03:20 - 11:35CAI  Cairo-DLA Douala
10h 15m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
Ethiopian Air Logo
12:35 - 01:20DLA  Douala-CAI Cairo
11h 45m2 stops Malabo Santa Isabel Addis Ababa Bole
£776Ethiopian Air
Thu, 29 Oct - Thu, 5 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:35 - 20:25CAI  Cairo-DLA Douala
25h 50m3 stops Doha Hamad Intl Abidjan Felix H. Boigny Abuja
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:00 - 18:20DLA  Douala-CAI Cairo
32h 20m3 stops Yaoundé Nsimalen Abidjan Felix H. Boigny Doha Hamad Intl
£1,002Multiple Airlines
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for Cairo to Douala flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

How much is a return flight from Cairo to Douala?

Return flights from Cairo to Douala typically range from £453 to £875. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £776 on Ethiopian Air.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cairo to Douala?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cairo to Douala. It’s 28% cheaper than the average day, while Wednesday is the most expensive, with prices 54% higher.

Find deals

Key details for Cairo to Douala flights

Cheapest flight

£776
The most popular month to fly with an average 33% increase in traveller numbers.
Round-trip flight from Cairo to Douala

When to book flights from Cairo to Douala

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Cairo to Douala based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price

Your Cairo to Douala flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Cairo to Douala?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Cairo to Douala:

    • Earliest: departs at 09:15 and lands at 14:46
    • Latest: departs at 10:35 and lands at 16:06.

    The flight takes about 5h 31m.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Cairo to Douala?

    Only Economy class is available on flights from Cairo to Douala.

  • How long is a flight from Cairo to Douala?

    A direct flight from Cairo to Douala takes 5h 31m, covering 2,292 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Cairo to Douala?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Cairo to Douala flight?

    Return flights from Cairo to Douala range from £453 to £875, with an average of £624 over the past 12 months. Anything below £453 counts as a good deal.

  • How much can I save by having a stopover when flying from Cairo to Douala?

    On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £463 return, compared with £738 via a stopover through Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN).

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Cairo to Douala?

    The Airbus A320neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air Cairo. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 variants.

  • Have flight prices from Cairo to Douala changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return prices on this route varied from about £776 to £1,002. That means the highest observed fare was about 29% higher than the lowest one.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Cairo to Douala?

    Flights from Cairo to Douala usually depart from Cairo (CAI) and arrive at Douala (DLA).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Cairo to Douala pass through?

    One-stop flights from Cairo to Douala most commonly connect through:

    • Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 85% of one-stop connections
    • Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN) – 8% of one-stop connections
    • Istanbul (IST) – 8% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Cairo to Douala?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 54% on flights from Cairo to Douala. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £453 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at £965, a difference of £513.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • Which airlines fly from Cairo to Douala?

    Only Egyptair operates flights between Cairo and Douala.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Cairo to Douala?

    Flying via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 12h 34m, compared to 21h 32m via Istanbul (IST) and 22h 14m via Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN).

  • What is the time difference between Cairo and Douala?

    Douala is 2 hours behind Cairo (West Africa Time vs Eastern European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Cairo to Douala flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • Egyptair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
    • Air Cairo: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

    Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Your guide to booking Cairo to Douala flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Thursday departure and avoid flying on Wednesday. On this route, Thursday flights average £453, about £513 less than Wednesday fares (53% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Cairo to Douala trip for December. Fares historically average £463 return in that month – typically £603 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Douala Airport.

    • Futuris Hotel

Prefer to fly direct from Cairo to Douala?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Cairo Airport to Douala Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Cairo to Douala

Tuesday

Egyptair

Egyptair

Thursday

Egyptair

Egyptair

Friday

Egyptair

Egyptair

See more direct flights

Direct returns

Douala to Cairo

Tuesday

Egyptair

Egyptair

Thursday

Egyptair

Egyptair

Friday

Egyptair

Egyptair

See more direct flights

More options for your flight from Cairo to Douala

Complete your trip to Douala with a hotel stay or car hire

Hotels in Douala