Cameroon's busiest airport, serving as the main gateway for international and domestic flights.


Douala International Airport (DLA) is located in Douala, the largest city and economic capital of Cameroon. It serves as the country's primary hub for passenger and cargo traffic, connecting Cameroon to major African and international destinations.
4.00583, 9.71944
Passenger traffic is projected to increase with planned capacity expansion to 2.5 million annually.
2,500
Workers include airline staff, ground services, security, concessions, and airport operations.

Expansion projects will increase annual passenger capacity from 1.5M to 2.5M, with upgraded terminals and facilities.
Ongoing upgrades include enhanced security systems and digital passenger processing to improve efficiency.
Efforts include energy-efficient terminal renovations and improved waste management to meet environmental standards.
Continue international certification and leverage bilateral agreements to enhance competitiveness and secure funding.
Prioritize modernization of terminals and runways to address capacity constraints and support future growth.
Accelerate adoption of green building practices and operational sustainability to meet regulatory and environmental goals.