Traveling from Douala Airport (DLA) to Malabo Airport (SSG): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Douala Airport to Malabo Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 35 minutes.
Douala and Malabo share the UTC+1 timezone. This means there's no time difference to adjust for.
There are 12 Douala Airport to Malabo Airport flights every week.
Your DLA to SSG flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months like December, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
You'll find a variety of airlines offering direct flights from Douala Airport to Malabo Airport. When you're ready to start your Malabo adventure, let one of these carriers transport you to this unmissable part of Equatorial Guinea:
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Afrijet Business Service.
With 68.0% of services arriving as planned, Ethiopian Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating DLA to SSG flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Douala Airport to Malabo Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between DLA and SSG:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Addis Ababa Airport
Libreville Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Douala Airport (DLA) to Malabo Airport (SSG)
At the moment, AED 1,312 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Douala Airport to Malabo Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is AED 1,377. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from DLA to SSG if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
The cheapest month for flights from Douala Airport to Malabo Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
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Handy information about Douala Airport (DLA)
Of the departures from Douala Airport, 57% land on time at their destination.
Douala Airport is around 8 kilometers from central Douala. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport will take about 45 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near DLA? If you're catching an early flight from Douala Airport to Malabo Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Malabo Airport (SSG)
If you're arriving on a late Douala Airport to Malabo Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near SSG:
When to fly to Malabo Airport (SSG)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Douala Airport to Malabo Airport. May is the busiest month to visit Malabo. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Douala Airport to Malabo Airport for March if you want to explore Malabo during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
August has average temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Search for cheap tickets from DLA to SSG sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Equatorial Guinea
You've seen Malabo, now it's time to explore other corners of Equatorial Guinea. Journey about 241 kilometers south-east to Bata to tick off its leading sights. From Spanish Cultural Centre of Bata to Torre de Bata and Paseo Marítimo de Bata, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.