Douala Airport
2010 Worst Airport
REGION: AFRICA
Runner-Up
Traveller Comments....
"The sight of Kenya Airways on the tarmac is a religious moment. Ahhh, they've finally come to get me!" (?)
"Security seemed very lax (I mean you can walk onto the runway from the highway!)" (?)
"The VIP lounge is a windowless plywood box" (?)
"One word for a modest experienced traveller.... terrifying." (?)
Recent Review
Arrivals:
Pros-
a. Not far from most of the City
b. Fairly clean bathrooms
c. Lots of kiosks selling sim cards.
Cons-
a. long walk to immigration with side opening to outside. No moving walkway. In tropical heat, may feel like a sauna especially when arriving from Europe in winter.
b. loads of hustlers in baggage area who monopolise the trolleys.
c. narrow exit through a mandatory customs baggage check before getting a taxi.
d. corrupt customs officers who demand payment before you may exit.
e. No where to sleep except on the floor.
f. no wifi
Departures:
Pros-
a. Controlled entry into check in area.
Cons-
a. Have money to pay to Ministry of Agriculture personnel if you are taking food out.
b. Careful with weight of hand luggage. There are 'gate keepers' who may demand a bribe even if you are a shade over the maximum weight.
c. Since airlines have no confidence in Cameroon security, they perform their own checks. This means another passport/visa and baggage search before you are allowed into the departure lounge.
The last review for this airport was in 2012. Have you been there recently? Tell us about it!
Douala Airport Guide
Airport Lounges
- Club Market VIP Lounge - landside
Airport WiFi / Internet
information not available
Airport Hotels
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More Services, Facilities and Things to Do at the Airport
information not available
Airport Hours
unknown
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Last Updated: 13 Nov 2010
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