Travelling from Perth Airport (PER) to Douala Airport (DLA): what you need to know
Douala's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Douala seven hours behind Perth.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your PER to DLA flight.
During popular months such as July, 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 when you fly during a high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Perth Airport (PER) to Douala Airport (DLA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Perth Airport to Douala Airport flight is $1,149. A round-trip ticket right now is $2,518. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from PER to DLA if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when searching for your flight from Perth Airport to Douala Airport.
Snapping up cheap flights from PER to DLA is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal.
Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Perth Airport to Douala Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Perth Airport (PER)
Of all flights leaving Perth Airport, 73.04% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Perth Airport from central Perth, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 30 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Perth Airport to Douala Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to PER:
Arriving at Douala Airport (DLA)
Reserve a hotel close to DLA if you're taking a late Perth Airport to Douala Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Douala Airport rental car and explore parts of Douala that aren't on a typical itinerary. Find your ideal set of wheels with Avis.
To lock in the best rate, reserve your vehicle from Douala Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead. Rates typically rise closer to your travel date.
Getting from Douala Airport (DLA) to central Douala
From Douala Airport, Douala is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Douala Airport (DLA)
August is the most popular month for flights from Perth Airport to Douala Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Douala in February.
The warmest month in Douala is February, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your flights from Perth Airport to Douala Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
July sees average temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from PER to DLA sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Cameroon
Yaounde is just one of the many places in Cameroon waiting to be explored after you've experienced Douala. Around 193 kilometres away to the east, check out popular attractions including National Museum of Yaounde (Le Musee National de Yaounde), Mvog-Betsi Zoo and Benedictine Museum of Mont-Febe.
Around 209 kilometres north of Douala, Bamenda is another essential stop in Cameroon. Experience major highlights starting with Mile 1 junction upstation, Sisia Waterfalls and Mile 4 park.
