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Cheapest return flight
£541
Typical prices: £533-£721
Ethiopian Air
Tue 25/9Fri 28/9
DXB - DLA • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
£300
Typical prices: £260-£380
RwandAir
Sat 10/11
DXB - DLA • 1 stop
Direct flights
There are currently no direct flights between Dubai and Douala. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 10 weeks in advance save around 15% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 12% price drop
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Top stopover airports
Cheapest • Avg £577 (return)
Shortest trip • 11h 31m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Dubai to Douala (DXB-DLA)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Dubai to Douala

Fri, 25 Sep - Mon, 28 Sep
Ethiopian Air Logo
17:10 - 00:20DXB  Dubai Intl-DLA Douala
10h 10m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:40 - 15:45DLA  Douala-DXB Dubai Intl
23h 05m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
£541Ethiopian Air
Fri, 25 Sep - Sun, 27 Sep
Ethiopian Air Logo
04:25 - 12:05DXB  Dubai Intl-DLA Douala
10h 40m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
Ethiopian Air Logo
01:20 - 02:55DLA  Douala-DXB Dubai Intl
22h 35m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
£602Ethiopian Air
Sun, 25 Oct - Sun, 1 Nov
Ethiopian Air Logo
17:10 - 00:30DXB  Dubai Intl-DLA Douala
10h 20m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
Ethiopian Air Logo
12:35 - 15:45DLA  Douala-DXB Dubai Intl
24h 10m2 stops Malabo Santa Isabel Addis Ababa Bole
£615Ethiopian Air
Fri, 25 Sep - Mon, 28 Sep
Ethiopian Air Logo
17:10 - 13:25DXB  Dubai Intl-DLA Douala
23h 15m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Malabo Santa Isabel
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:40 - 04:10DLA  Douala-DXB Dubai Intl
11h 30m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
£616Ethiopian Air
Tue, 15 Dec - Thu, 18 Feb
Royal Air Maroc Logo
15:15 - 04:25DXB  Dubai Intl-DLA Douala
16h 10m1 stop Casablanca Mohamed V
Royal Air Maroc Logo
05:25 - 13:15DLA  Douala-DXB Dubai Intl
28h 50m1 stop Casablanca Mohamed V
£617Royal Air Maroc
Tue, 15 Dec - Thu, 18 Feb
Royal Air Maroc Logo
15:15 - 04:25DXB  Dubai Intl-DLA Douala
16h 10m1 stop Casablanca Mohamed V
Royal Air Maroc Logo
05:25 - 13:15DLA  Douala-DXB Dubai Intl
28h 50m1 stop Casablanca Mohamed V
£618Royal Air Maroc
Tue, 15 Dec - Thu, 18 Feb
Royal Air Maroc Logo
15:15 - 04:25DXB  Dubai Intl-DLA Douala
16h 10m1 stop Casablanca Mohamed V
Royal Air Maroc Logo
05:25 - 13:15DLA  Douala-DXB Dubai Intl
28h 50m1 stop Casablanca Mohamed V
£619Royal Air Maroc
Thu, 24 Sep - Mon, 28 Sep
RwandAir Logo
01:50 - 13:35DXB  Dubai Intl-DLA Douala
14h 45m2 stops Kigali Intl Bangui
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14:25 - 08:30DLA  Douala-DXB Dubai Intl
15h 05m2 stops Bangui Kigali Intl
£666RwandAir
Sat, 2 Jan - Fri, 22 Jan
RwandAir Logo
01:50 - 11:10DXB  Dubai Intl-DLA Douala
12h 20m1 stop Kigali Intl
RwandAir Logo
14:25 - 08:30DLA  Douala-DXB Dubai Intl
15h 05m2 stops Bangui Kigali Intl
£668RwandAir
Thu, 24 Sep - Mon, 28 Sep
RwandAir Logo
01:50 - 13:35DXB  Dubai Intl-DLA Douala
14h 45m2 stops Kigali Intl Bangui
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14:25 - 08:30DLA  Douala-DXB Dubai Intl
15h 05m2 stops Bangui Kigali Intl
£670RwandAir
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Dubai to Douala flights

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

How much is a return flight from Dubai to Douala?

Return flights from Dubai to Douala start at £541. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical return fares ranging from £533 to £721. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £541 on Ethiopian Air.

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

Monday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Dubai to Douala and is 6% cheaper than the average day. Saturday is the most expensive day with flight prices 19% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Dubai to Douala?

  • March is the cheapest month to fly from Dubai to Douala at £532 return.
  • June (£744) and July (£728) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 39% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Dubai to Douala the cheapest?

Flights from Dubai to Douala are cheapest 10 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 15% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for Dubai to Douala flights

Low season

October

Cheapest flight

£300
Best time to beat the crowds (3% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (10% more expensive on average)
Flights from Dubai to Douala

When to book flights from Dubai to Douala

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Dubai to Douala based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Dubai to Douala flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • Where can I layover on flights from Dubai to Douala?

    Most flights from Dubai to Douala involve at least one stopover on route. The location of your layover depends on which airline you choose to fly with. If you travel from Dubai to Douala with Kenya Airways, you will change planes in Nairobi (NBO). In contrast, if you fly with RwandAir, you will change planes in Kigali (KGL). On some flights, your journey may involve two stops. For instance, passengers who find cheap flights from Dubai to Douala with Royal Air Maroc will stopover first in Casablanca (CMN), and then again in Yaoundé Nsimalen (NSI). Choosing flights with more layovers can increase your journey time by around 6 hours.

  • How can I get from Douala International Airport to the city centre?

    The easiest way to get from Douala International Airport to Douala city centre is to take a taxi from outside the airport. Official Douala taxis are yellow and offer a 24 hour pick-up service from the terminals. Taxis to the city usually take around 30 minutes and cost roughly FCFA 5000 (AED 28). Some Cameroon hotels also operate shuttle buses from the terminals.

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

    Flights from Dubai to Douala usually depart from Dubai Intl (DXB) and arrive at Douala (DLA).

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

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

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

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

    • Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 76% of one-stop connections
    • Cairo (CAI) – 9% of one-stop connections
    • Kigali Intl (KGL) – 6% of one-stop connections
    • Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) – 6% of one-stop connections

    Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

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

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 22% on the Dubai to Douala route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £567 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £721, a difference of £154. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • How expensive are last-minute Dubai to Douala flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 3% above the route average of £601. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How long is a flight from Dubai to Douala?

    A direct flight from Dubai to Douala takes 0h 00m, covering 3,360 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Dubai 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.

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

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £541 to £1,850. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Dubai to Douala looking right now?

    One-way fares from Dubai to Douala are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £300, which is 5% below the typical average for this route.

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

    Flying via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 11h 31m, compared to 13h 06m via Kigali Intl (KGL) and 14h 25m via Cairo (CAI).

  • What is the time difference between Dubai and Douala?

    Douala is 3 hours behind Dubai (West Africa Time vs Gulf Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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

    Return flights from Dubai to Douala range from £533 to £721, with an average of £601 over the past 12 months. Anything below £533 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Dubai 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 Monday departure instead of Saturday. On this route, Monday flights average £567 – about £154 less than Saturday (21% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 10 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 15% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Dubai to Douala trip for March. Fares historically average £532 return in that month – typically £212 less than the most expensive month, which is June (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
  • If you’re looking for somewhere to relax and unwind before your flights from Dubai to Douala, you can use one of the passenger lounges at Dubai International Airport (DXB). Passengers flying out of Terminal 1 can pay to access the Marhaba Lounge on the Upper Level on Concourse D for around AED 168 per person.
  • Want to sleep at the airport before an early flight from Dubai to Douala? Passengers flying out of DXB can check in to the Dubai International Hotel which is located at Terminal 3.
  • Car hire in Cameroon is a great option for travellers who find cheap flights from Dubai to Douala. Passengers who want to hire a car in Douala can use the car hire services available at Douala International Airport (DLA). Car hire desks can be found inside the main terminal and pick-up services are open 24 hours.

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