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You can fly direct with Air Côte d’Ivoire and Air Algerie. Average duration is 1h 16m
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Most punctual • 71% on-time
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Cheapest • 8% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg $978 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 6h 20m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Douala to Abuja (DLA-ABV)

 
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DLA  Douala-ABV Abuja
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Price, demand and travel trends for Douala to Abuja flights

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

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

Friday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Douala to Abuja, it is 5% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day with flight prices 29% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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

  • September is the cheapest month to fly from Douala to Abuja at $891 round-trip.
  • July ($1,102) and August ($1,084) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 23% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Key details for Douala to Abuja flights

Low season

July
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 14% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.

When to book flights from Douala to Abuja

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

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

  • What airlines are available from Douala to Abuja?

    2 airlines operate flights between Douala and Abuja. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:
    • Air Côte d’Ivoire
    • Air Algerie

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

    Flights from Douala to Abuja usually depart from Douala (DLA) and arrive at Abuja (ABV).

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

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

    • Air Côte d’Ivoire: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Douala to Abuja?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Douala to Abuja.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Douala to Abuja?

    On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $958 round-trip and layover options via Lagos Murtala Muhammed (LOS) at $978.

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

    The Airbus A330-200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air France and Turkish Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 variants.

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

    Connecting flights from Douala to Abuja most commonly pass through:

    • Lome (LFW) - 90% of one-stop connections
    • Lagos Murtala Muhammed (LOS) - 10% of one-stop connections
    Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

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

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 27% on the Douala to Abuja route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $918 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $1,247, a difference of $329. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed from Douala to Abuja?

    A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Douala to Abuja route, 37% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 49 minutes.

  • How long is a flight from Douala to Abuja?

    A nonstop flight from Douala to Abuja takes 1h 16m, covering 384 miles.

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

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

    • Earliest: departs at 1:35 am and lands at 2:51 am
    • Latest: departs at 9:30 am and lands at 10:46 am.

    The flight takes about 1h 16m.

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

    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 do delay rates compare for morning and evening flights from Douala to Abuja?

    Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

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

    Flying via Lome (LFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 20m, compared with 21h 01m via Lagos Murtala Muhammed (LOS).

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

    Round-trip flights from Douala to Abuja range from $900 to $1,054, with an average of $966 over the past 12 months. Anything below $900 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Douala to Abuja flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Friday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Friday flights average $918 - about $329 less than Sunday (26% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Douala to Abuja trip for September. Fares historically average $891 round-trip in that month - typically $211 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
  • If arriving on time is high on your priority list, Air Algerie is the strongest pick on this route. 71% of Air Algerie flights from Douala to Abuja arrived on time in the past 3 months, slightly above the route's average on-time arrival rate of 63%. When flights on this route do arrive late, the average delay is 1 hour 49 minutes, so choosing a carrier with strong on-time performance can make a difference on tight schedules.
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Abuja Airport.
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Prefer to fly direct from Douala to Abuja?

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

Direct departures

Douala to Abuja

Monday

Air Côte d’Ivoire

Air Côte d’Ivoire

Tuesday

Air Côte d’Ivoire

Air Côte d’Ivoire

Wednesday

Air Côte d’Ivoire

Air Côte d’Ivoire

Friday

Air Algerie

Air Algerie

Saturday

Air Côte d’Ivoire

Air Côte d’Ivoire

Sunday

Air Côte d’Ivoire

Air Côte d’Ivoire

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Direct returns

Abuja to Douala

Monday

Air Algerie,Air Côte d’Ivoire

Air Algerie,Air Côte d’Ivoire

Tuesday

Air Côte d’Ivoire

Air Côte d’Ivoire

Friday

Air Côte d’Ivoire

Air Côte d’Ivoire

Saturday

Air Côte d’Ivoire

Air Côte d’Ivoire

Sunday

Air Côte d’Ivoire

Air Côte d’Ivoire

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Everything you need to know for your flight from Douala to Abuja

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