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DLA Douala International Airport
Douala International Airport (IATA: DLA, ICAO:FKKD) is located in the the city of Douala, Cameroon. It is the primary international airport serving Douala and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :+237233423577

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IATA Code

DLA

ICAO Code

FKKD

Name

Douala International Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Cameroon (CM)

City

Douala

Latitude

4.0060802

Longitude

9.7194796

Time Zone

UTC+01:00

Phone Number

+237233423577

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Airport Overview

Douala International Airport（DLA / FKKD） is the principal international gateway for Douala, Cameroon’s economic capital and the country’s largest city. It is an international passenger and cargo airport serving the Littoral Region, national distribution flows and wider Central African connections. Its coastal location supports access to Douala’s port, industrial zones and commercial import base. The supplied airport record identifies a single 2,880 m runway and annual activity of approximately 50,000 tonnes of freight and 1.5 million passengers; these figures should be reconfirmed with the handling agent before a time-critical shipment is booked.

Airport	Douala International Airport
Location	Douala, Cameroon
Identifiers	IATA: DLA \| ICAO: FKKD
Coordinates	4.0060802° N, 9.7194796° E
Time zone	UTC+01:00
Runway information	One runway; 2,880 m according to the supplied airport data

Key Highlights

National gatewayDouala is the principal air logistics gateway for Cameroon and a practical entry point for the country’s commercial cargo flows.

Central African connectivityInternational and regional routings may connect Europe, West Africa, Central Africa and selected East or Southern African markets, subject to current schedules and capacity.

Port-linked hinterlandAirport cargo planning should consider the proximity of Douala’s maritime, industrial and wholesale distribution ecosystem.

Capacity-sensitive operationFreight is commonly carried as belly cargo or through regional connections, so aircraft type, allotment and transfer handling can materially affect acceptance.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Airport cargo terminal: Export and import cargo normally passes through airport handling facilities, with acceptance, documentation checks, build-up or breakdown and release arranged through the appointed ground handler.
Customs-controlled handling: Import, export and transit shipments require customs documentation and cargo availability coordination. Storage or release conditions must be confirmed for each shipment.
Temperature-sensitive cargo: Pharmaceuticals, vaccines, seafood and other perishables should be pre-alerted. Available cool-room space, temperature range, acceptance windows and transfer exposure require written confirmation.
Dangerous goods: Acceptance depends on the airline, handling agent, commodity classification, packaging, labels, Shipper’s Declaration and current operational restrictions.
Special cargo: Live animals, human remains, valuables, oversized pieces and wet cargo may require advance approval, dedicated handling instructions and additional supporting documents.

The airport record does not establish cargo-terminal floor area, bonded-warehouse capacity, cold-room capacity, equipment inventory or 24-hour operating availability. Our service team verifies these items with the handling chain before confirming a shipment.

Routes & Transit Times

Europe: Douala cargo may be planned through direct or connecting services to European gateways such as Paris, Brussels or Istanbul, depending on the active carrier schedule, aircraft capacity and commodity acceptance.
Regional Africa: Common planning corridors include West, Central, East and Southern African gateways such as Abidjan, Brazzaville, Dakar, Johannesburg, Kinshasa, Lagos, Malabo and Nairobi; routings must be checked against the actual booking date.
Connection structure: Shipments may move as direct belly cargo, interline cargo or via a regional hub. Transit risk increases when a shipment requires re-screening, aircraft change, weekend transfer or split handling.
Time planning: Transit time depends on flight availability, cut-off compliance, customs release, transfer connection, weather, handling congestion and document corrections. Our service team provides a confirmed routing and estimated schedule only after carrier acceptance.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary hinterland: Douala and Cameroon’s Littoral Region form the core delivery area, with onward distribution to Yaoundé and other domestic markets arranged by road or local logistics partners.
Port and industrial supply: Typical inbound flows may include machinery parts, industrial spares, telecommunications equipment, project components, consumer goods and urgent maintenance materials.
Perishables: Seafood, fresh produce, cut flowers and other temperature-sensitive products require packaging suitable for airport exposure and a confirmed handling plan before tender.
Healthcare cargo: Medicines, diagnostic materials and medical devices should be booked with temperature, security and delivery requirements clearly stated; regulatory documents remain shipper-specific.
Export profile: Agricultural, forestry and other regional commodities may require phytosanitary, origin, quality or inspection documents depending on the product and destination.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: Airline and handling cut-offs can vary by flight, commodity and day. Our service team obtains the exact cargo acceptance time and allows additional margin for screening, weighing, documentation and truck arrival.
Accurate declaration: The commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill data, HS classification, shipper and consignee details must be consistent. Local import permits, tax information or customs documents may be required for release.
Dangerous goods and special cargo: Lithium batteries, chemicals, aerosols, dry ice, magnets, biological substances and other regulated articles must be classified and packed under current IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations and the airline’s acceptance rules.
Customs and delivery: Customs inspection, document amendments, duties, storage and consignee availability can delay collection. The consignee or appointed customs broker should be ready before arrival notification.

Shipping Tips

Send the commercial invoice, packing list, cargo dimensions, gross weight, commodity description and desired delivery date to our service team before requesting space.
For pharmaceuticals, perishables or other temperature-sensitive goods, specify the required temperature range, packaging system, data logger arrangement and maximum acceptable exposure time.
For dangerous goods, provide the UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, net quantity and completed declaration where applicable; do not tender undeclared regulated cargo.
Keep a contingency option through another European, West African or Central African gateway when capacity is restricted, and compare total door-to-door cost rather than airport-to-airport freight alone.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Douala International Airport handle international import and export cargo?

Yes. It is an international airport serving Cameroon’s main commercial city. Acceptance depends on the selected airline, handling agent, commodity, documentation and available capacity on the confirmed routing.

Is a direct flight always available for European or African destinations?

No. Published passenger or cargo connectivity can change by season, aircraft deployment and operational restrictions. Our service team checks the live schedule and confirms whether the shipment will move direct or through a connection.

How should I arrange a pharmaceutical or perishable shipment?

Provide the commodity, temperature range, packaging details, total pieces and handling deadline before booking. Cold-chain storage and transfer arrangements must be confirmed with the carrier and ground handler rather than assumed from the airport’s international status.

What commonly delays import release?

Inconsistent invoice and air waybill data, missing permits, incomplete consignee information, customs inspection, unpaid duties and consignee unavailability are frequent causes. Pre-clearance preparation and prompt document submission reduce avoidable delays.

Can oversized, live-animal or dangerous-goods cargo be accepted?

Possibly, but only after advance airline and handling approval. Our team checks dimensions, aircraft limits, packaging, permits, acceptance windows and any routing restrictions before issuing a final booking confirmation.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identifiers, name, city, country, coordinates, time zone, runway length and the activity figures stated in this module are based on the supplied airport master data for this profile. Schedule, handling, customs, storage, capacity and acceptance information is operationally variable and must be reconfirmed before shipment tender.

Reference bodies for identifier and aviation-industry verification include icao.int and iata.org. These domains are provided as verification references; they do not replace carrier, handler, customs or airport confirmation for a specific shipment.

Verification boundary: No unverified terminal area, warehouse capacity, carrier frequency, handling fee, guaranteed transit time or fixed operating hour is presented as a fact. Our service team confirms shipment-specific conditions at booking stage.