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Flights from Douala to Lyon

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Flight Duration13 hoursFlights between Douala and Lyon take, on average, 13 hours minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors
Origin airportDouala International AirportWhen flying from Douala to Lyon
Destination airportLyon-Saint Exupéry AirportFor the route from Douala to Lyon
High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Douala to Lyon
One-way average Price£654The average price for a flight Douala - Lyon at Opodo is £654, based on the price of last 6 months
Best time to bookDecemberAccording to real data January is the most popular time to book a flight to Lyon when departing from Douala
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Last checked on Fri 06/11
Distance: 2,897 mi
Douala airports
Douala International Airport (DLA)How far from city centre: 3 mi
Lyon airports
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)How far from city centre: 5 mi

Book your Douala to Lyon flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Douala to Lyon (France) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

Airports and airlines on the Douala–Lyon route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

  • Departure airport: Douala International Airport (DLA)
  • Arrival airport: Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)

The weather in Lyon

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Lyon, temperatures average around 26ºC in the warmest months and roughly 1ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

  • Highs: up to 27ºC
  • Lows: down to 0ºC
  • Hottest month: July
  • Coldest month: January
  • Driest month: February
  • Wettest month: October

Tips for cheaper flights from Douala to Lyon

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Douala to Lyon:

  • Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
  • Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
  • Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Lyon. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Douala to Lyon

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Douala to Lyon?
When you fly from Douala to Lyon the average price is £654. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.
How can I find cheap flights from Douala to Lyon at Opodo?
At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the cheapest flight available from Douala to Lyon. Considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys, our search engine works to provides always the best price with the best conditions.
When is the best time to book a flight from Douala to Lyon?
The most popular months to book a flight from Douala to Lyon are January, February and December, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Douala to Lyon?
The best time of the year to go to Lyon when flying from Douala depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, December is the top 1º month to fly to Lyon from Douala in terms of searches from our customer, followed by August and June. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, November, May and July are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Douala - Lyon.
How long does the flight take to go from Douala to Lyon?
The total flight time between Douala and Lyon is of around 13 hours on average, considering an average distance of 2,896.65 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How is the weather in Lyon compared to Douala?
While in Douala temperatures can reach an average of 28º ºC in summer, Lyon can experience temperatures up to 20º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 4º ºC in Lyon, compared to the 26º ºC average in Douala.

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