Flying from Libreville Airport (LBV) to Nsimalen Airport (NSI): what you need to know
Yaounde's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Libreville.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your LBV to NSI flight.
During popular months such as June, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
You'll find a range of airlines operating direct flights from Libreville Airport to Nsimalen Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Yaounde holiday, let one of these carriers take you to this popular corner of Cameroon:
Most travellers choose to fly with Ethiopian Airlines on this route.
Among carriers operating LBV to NSI flights, Ethiopian Airlines has the highest rate of on-time arrivals.
Explore another city along the way or simply break up your flight with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Libreville Airport to Nsimalen Airport. Many passengers pass through Douala Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Libreville Airport (LBV) to Nsimalen Airport (NSI)
$231 is currently the best price for a one-way Libreville Airport to Nsimalen Airport flight. A return flight starts at $634. These prices may change based on availability.
To score cheap tickets from LBV to NSI, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when looking for your flight from Libreville Airport to Nsimalen Airport.
Save time searching for cheap flights from LBV to NSI by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Libreville Airport to Nsimalen Airport.
Handy information about Libreville Airport (LBV)
Central Libreville to Libreville Airport is approximately 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Have an early flight from Libreville Airport to Nsimalen Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to LBV:
Arriving at Nsimalen Airport (NSI)
Reserve a hotel close to NSI if you're taking a late Libreville Airport to Nsimalen Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Getting from Nsimalen Airport (NSI) to central Yaounde
From Nsimalen Airport, Yaounde is approximately 24 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Nsimalen Airport (NSI)
The quietest month for a flight from Libreville Airport to Nsimalen Airport is February, while April is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Yaounde based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book your flight from Libreville Airport to Nsimalen Airport for February if you want to visit Yaounde during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LBV to NSI in July. Average temperatures are between 19ºC (66ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) then.
Explore more of Cameroon
Douala is just one of the many places in Cameroon waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Yaounde. Around 193 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including Marche des Fleurs, Rond point bonanjo and La Nouvelle Liberte.
Bamenda is another well-known destination in Cameroon and is around 274 kilometres north-west of Yaounde. No trip is complete without seeing Mile 1 junction upstation, Sisia Waterfalls and Mile 4 park.
