Why go
- Capital of Cameroon.
- Served by Yaoundé Ville Airport (YAO).
History
Yaoundé is the capital city of Cameroon. It has a population of more than 2.8 million, which makes it the second-largest city in the country after the port city Douala. It lies in the Centre Region of the nation at an elevation of about 750 metres (2,500 ft) above sea level.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 10 airlines, 7 direct destinations
- Camair-co QC (737, 767) · 3 routes: Douala, Garoua, Paris
- Brussels Airlines SN (A330-200) · 2 routes: Brussels, Douala
- Lufthansa Cargo LH (A330-200) · 2 routes: Brussels*, Douala*
- Royal Air Maroc AT (737-800) · 2 routes: Casablanca, Douala
- Swiss International Air Lines LX (A330-200) · 2 routes: Brussels*, Douala*
- United Airlines UA (A330-200) · 2 routes: Brussels*, Douala*
- Air France AF (777-200) · 1 route: Paris
- Ethiopian Airlines ET (737-700) · 1 route: Libreville*
- Kenya Airways KQ (737-800, Embraer 190) · 1 route: Nairobi
- Turkish Airlines TK (737-900) · 1 route: Douala
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Yaoundé Ville Airport (YAO); 8 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: NSI has direct flights to 7 destinations on 10 airlines (incl. Douala, Brussels, Paris, Casablanca, Garoua…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Yaoundé, Cameroon. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.