Meeting someone at Douala Airport.
Douala International Airport (DLA · FKKD), Littoral Region, Cameroon. Which terminal, how long they'll take to come out, and a greeting board ready for the arrivals hall.
Greeting board for Douala Airport
Make a sign for DLA Arrivals. Show it full screen, save it, or create a Greet so they can find you.
Which terminal
Douala International Airport is one of Douala's main airports and may have more than one terminal. Check the arrival terminal on their booking or in the airline's app before you set off, and put it in your Greet.
Where to wait
Put the exact spot in your Greet. Your guest sees it on their phone from the moment they land at DLA, even without signal.
- Inside the arrivals hall, a few metres back from the doors passengers come through.
- At one landmark you can both name: a numbered exit, a café sign or the information desk.
- Not right at the barrier, where everyone crowds and nobody can see past the first row.
Passport control and timing
International arrivals go through passport control and customs before the arrivals hall. Domestic flights within Cameroon are usually much quicker.
Douala runs on Africa/Douala time. The clock at the top of this page shows the local time now.
Other airports nearby
If they could be flying into a different airport, check which one first. Within 250 km of DLA: Malabo SSG (116 km), Calabar CBQ (186 km), Yaounde NSI (206 km), Bata Airport BSG (234 km).
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know before getting started.
Which terminal will they arrive at in Douala?
Check the arrival terminal on their booking or in the airline's app. Smaller airports like DLA usually have one arrivals area.
How long after landing do passengers come out at DLA?
Usually 20 to 45 minutes, longer with checked bags or passport control. With a Greet they tap I've landed and Collecting my bags, so you know instead of guessing.
What time is it at DLA right now?
Douala runs on Africa/Douala time. The live local time is shown at the top of this page.
Can my guest use Arigreet at DLA without the app?
Yes. They open your link in their phone's browser. Airport Wi-Fi is enough.
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