How to find cheap flights to Yaounde-Nsimalen International Airport (NSI)
Right now, $1,430 is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to Yaounde-Nsimalen International Airport. Or you can book a return plane ticket to NSI for $2,503.
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Book as early as possible. You might even be able to pick up some excellent early bird deals on tickets to Yaounde, where Yaounde-Nsimalen International Airport is located.
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Search for plane tickets to Yaounde-Nsimalen International Airport that come with a stop or two. Routes with stops tend to be less expensive. After your results show up, use the 'Stops' filter to browse your options.
Best time to go to Yaounde
You can typically catch the cheapest flight to Yaounde in May.
If your travel dates are flexible, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to NSI.
If you'd love to experience Yaounde at its busiest, book your flights to NSI for September. Taking a trip during peak seasons often means more to see and do than at other times of the year.
December is the least busy time of year to travel if you prefer a slower pace. You'll typically find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Yaounde then.
With averages of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF), February is when Yaounde is at its warmest. Plan your visit around your weather preferences to get the most out of your time here.
August brings the lowest temperatures, ranging from around 18ºC (64ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
Hoping for clearer skies? January is the driest month in Yaounde, averaging five days of rain.
October has the wettest weather. You can expect around 26 days of rainfall if you visit during this time.
Flying to Yaounde-Nsimalen International Airport (NSI): What you need to know
Fly to Yaounde without any stops. These are some of the popular airlines offering direct flights to Yaounde-Nsimalen International Airport:
Brussels Airlines is most likely to get you to your destination on time. Up to 61% of its flights into this hub land without being late, making it a great choice when reserving your NSI plane ticket.
The local timezone at NSI is UTC+1.
Eager to get some rest after your flight to NSI? These hotels near Yaounde-Nsimalen International Airport offer the ideal place to relax and unwind:
Yaounde-Nsimalen International Airport is located in Yaounde, Centre Region, Cameroon.
Getting to central Yaounde from Yaounde-Nsimalen International Airport (NSI)
The distance from NSI to central Yaounde is about 27 kilometres.
After landing from your flight to NSI, the drive to the centre takes around 45 minutes.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
If you want to stay close to all the action in Yaounde, book a room at one of these comfortable options:
Yaounde highlights
These popular sights should be on your to-do list after hopping off your flight to Yaounde:
Mont MESSEBE: The perfect place to kick off your sightseeing, this landmark is located around 8 kilometres west of the city centre.
Blackitude Museum: This is another good reason to visit this city. A memorable landmark, it's around 0.48 kilometres northwest of the centre of Yaounde.
How to get to Mbalmayo from Yaounde-Nsimalen International Airport (NSI)
Going straight to Mbalmayo? From NSI, it'll take around 40 minutes to drive there. The city is about 32 kilometres from the airport.
Travelling from Yaounde-Nsimalen International Airport (NSI) to Nkoteng
Nkoteng is around 105 kilometres from Yaounde-Nsimalen International Airport if you're going in that direction.
Explore more of Cameroon
There's a whole lot more of Cameroon begging to be explored. Around 209 kilometres west of Yaounde, head for Douala. On the must-do list? Start with Cathédrale Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul, ILE DE MANOKA and La Nouvelle Liberte. The city's closest major airport is Douala International Airport (DLA).
Bamenda fits right into any adventure through Cameroon. You'll find it around 290 kilometres northwest of Yaounde. St Joseph's Metropolitan Cathedral, Universal Amusement PARK and Sisia Waterfalls rank among the top sights.
Roughly 225 kilometres northwest of Yaounde, Bafoussam is well worth the journey. Good reasons to visit include Chutes of the Metche, Baobab Baleng and Chefferie superieur Bafoussam.