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Douala.$965 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Jul, returning Thu, 31 Jul.Return flight with EgyptAir.Outbound indirect flight with EgyptAir, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 28 Jul, arriving in Douala.Inbound indirect flight with EgyptAir, departs from Douala on Thu, 31 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $965, select.
Douala.$1,018 per passenger.Departing Wed, 8 Oct, returning Thu, 23 Oct.Return flight with EgyptAir.Outbound indirect flight with EgyptAir, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 8 Oct, arriving in Douala.Inbound indirect flight with EgyptAir, departs from Douala on Thu, 23 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,018, select.
Douala.$1,024 per passenger.Departing Mon, 20 Oct, returning Fri, 21 Nov.Return flight with EgyptAir.Outbound indirect flight with EgyptAir, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 20 Oct, arriving in Douala.Inbound indirect flight with EgyptAir, departs from Douala on Fri, 21 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,024, select.
Douala.$1,104 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Jul, returning Fri, 15 Aug.Return flight with EgyptAir.Outbound indirect flight with EgyptAir, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 15 Jul, arriving in Douala.Inbound indirect flight with EgyptAir, departs from Douala on Fri, 15 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,104, select.
Douala.$1,147 per passenger.Departing Wed, 6 Aug, returning Tue, 2 Sep.Return flight with EgyptAir.Outbound indirect flight with EgyptAir, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 6 Aug, arriving in Douala.Inbound indirect flight with EgyptAir, departs from Douala on Tue, 2 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,147, select.
Douala.$1,169 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Sep, returning Thu, 25 Sep.Return flight with EgyptAir.Outbound indirect flight with EgyptAir, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 3 Sep, arriving in Douala.Inbound indirect flight with EgyptAir, departs from Douala on Thu, 25 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,169, select.
Douala.$1,343 per passenger.Departing Tue, 21 Oct, returning Sat, 22 Nov.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Tue, 21 Oct, arriving in Douala.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Douala on Sat, 22 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,343, select.
Douala.$1,345 per passenger.Departing Sun, 7 Sep, returning Thu, 9 Oct.Return flight with LOT and Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from Istanbul on Sun, 7 Sep, arriving in Douala.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Douala on Thu, 9 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,345, select.

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Istanbul to Douala: Alternative routes

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Istanbul to Douala: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$965
Cheapest month to flyJuly
Average flight time7 hrs, 22 mins
Most popular airlineEtihad Airways
Average flights per week9

Finding cheap flights from Istanbul to Douala: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Istanbul to Douala is $965. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
7 hours and 22 minutes is the average flight time from Istanbul to Douala.
Etihad Airways and Turkish Airlines fly direct from Istanbul to Douala.
As of June 2025, there are 18 flights per week flying from Istanbul to Douala.
The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Douala is usually July.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul to Douala Airport on Monday, 28 July 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 7 hours and 22 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Douala but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Douala is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Travelling from Istanbul to Douala Airport (DLA): What you need to know

  • Start your holiday planning by working out where you'll take off for your flight from Istanbul to Douala Airport (DLA). Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) are the main airports in Istanbul.

  • The average length of a direct Istanbul to Douala Airport flight is 7 hours 20 minutes.

  • Douala is two hours behind Istanbul. Douala Airport is located in Douala, which operates on the UTC+1 timezone.

  • Take your pick of 4 direct services a week between Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) and Douala Airport (DLA). This is the most popular route, with Turkish Airlines offering a 6:20pm departure from IST to DLA.

  • Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Istanbul to DLA. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.

  • Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're heading away during high season, so allow some extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.

Airports in Istanbul

Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • You can jump on a direct flight from Istanbul to Douala Airport (DLA) out of Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST).

  • You can book a direct flight from Istanbul to Douala Airport with Turkish Airlines. This top airline offers services from IST.

  • Turkish Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for flights from IST to DLA.

  • We make it easy to find cheap flights from Istanbul to DLA with a stopover. To explore all the options departing from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between IST and DLA include:

    • Cairo International Airport (CAI)

    • Brussels Airport (BRU)

    • Nsimalen Airport (NSI)

  • Travelling from central Istanbul to IST takes about 1 hour 45 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • Searching for a convenient hotel near Istanbul Ataturk Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Istanbul to Douala Airport, these stays will have you sleeping just around the corner from the terminal:

Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

  • You can reach SAW from the centre of Istanbul in about 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.

  • Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before your Istanbul to DLA flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:

  • 76.93% of flights departing Sabiha Gokcen International Airport arrive within the expected time frame.

About Douala Airport (DLA)

How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Douala Airport (DLA)

  • $477 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Douala Airport. A return flight starts from $965. These fares can change depending on demand.

  • Score cheap flights from Istanbul to DLA by booking one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.

  • Schedule your trip for June. That's the best month for scoring an incredible deal on Istanbul to Douala Airport tickets. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.

  • There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a new deal shows up on flight tickets from Istanbul to DLA.

  • Hunt down a great price on a flight from Istanbul to Douala Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest.'

The best time to fly from Istanbul to Douala Airport (DLA)

  • August is the most popular month for flights from Istanbul to Douala Airport (DLA). Visit Douala in February if you'd rather avoid peak season.

  • When booking your Istanbul to DLA flight ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. February is the warmest month in Douala, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).

  • Look for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Douala Airport in July if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).

More about Douala

  • Start your Douala trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Istanbul to Douala Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:

  • There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to work out where to begin. Cathédrale Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul, ILE DE MANOKA and Mosquée de Douala are leading attractions which should be on any good Douala itinerary.

Explore more of Cameroon

  • Douala will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of Cameroon waiting to be discovered. About 193 kilometres east of Douala, a trip to Yaounde will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Cité de la Paix, Mvog-Betsi Zoo and Mont MESSEBE.

  • Bamenda is another standout destination in Cameroon and is around 225 kilometres north of Douala. No trip is complete without visiting St Joseph's Metropolitan Cathedral, St John the Baptist Church and Njimafor Catholic Church.

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