# DLA — Douala (Douala International)

> DLA (Douala International) is the main international airport serving Douala, Cameroon. Source: https://www.airportexit.com/airports/dla-douala

## At a glance

- **Best exit method:** Yango app or pre-arranged hotel pickup
- **Typical fare:** FCFA 4,000–6,000
- **Journey time:** 20–40 min
- **Pickup point:** Curb outside Arrivals
- **Key warning:** Refuse the 'fixed fare' counter — it charges 3× the app rate.
- **Fare reality (DLA → Bonanjo (central)):** expected FCFA 4,000–6,000 · concerning FCFA 10,000+ · likely scam FCFA 20,000 'fixed' quote
- **Overall risk:** medium — Airport taxis quote FCFA 15,000+ flat; a metered fare is FCFA 4,000–6,000.
- **Last updated:** July 2026 (medium confidence)

## Ways out of DLA, ranked

1. **Yango (rideshare)** _(recommended)_ — cost FCFA 3,500–5,500, journey 20–40 min, wait 5–15 min, payment Cash.
   - Pros: Fair app pricing; Tracked ride
   - Cons: Limited outside daylight
2. **Hotel pickup** — cost FCFA 8,000–15,000, journey 20–40 min, wait Immediate, payment Card & Cash.
   - Pros: Meets you at door; Fixed
   - Cons: Costs more
3. **Airport taxi** — cost FCFA 10,000–20,000, journey 20–40 min, wait Immediate, payment Cash.
   - Pros: No booking
   - Cons: Heavy overpay; Meter rarely used

## First 30 minutes after landing at DLA

1. Withdraw FCFA at Arrivals ATM (small notes)
2. Skip the 'fixed fare' counter
3. Open Yango and book from the curb
4. Confirm the fare shown in the app
5. Sit in the back and lock the door

## Common scams at DLA

- **Fixed-fare counter** (high risk): Official-looking counter quotes FCFA 15,000–20,000 for a FCFA 5,000 ride. _How to avoid:_ Skip it; use Yango or hotel transfer.
- **Broken-meter quote** (medium risk): Driver refuses meter, quotes 3× fair rate. _How to avoid:_ Agree the FCFA fare in advance; walk away if inflated.

## Payment warnings at DLA

- Small FCFA notes essential
- Card almost never accepted for taxis

## Arrival checklist for DLA

- Small FCFA notes
- Yango app installed
- Backup: hotel pickup

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Last updated: July 2026

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