Non-stop flights from Yaoundé (NSI)
Yaoundé Airport (IATA: NSI, ICAO: FKYS), also known as Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport, is the second largest airport in Cameroon.It is an international airport and serves the area of Yaoundé, Cameroon.Yaoundé Airport has non-stop passenger flights scheduled to 18 destinations in 13 countries.
At present, there are 4 domestic flights from Yaoundé.
The longest flight from Yaoundé NSI is a 3,283 mile (5,283 km) non-stop route to Brussels BRU. This direct flight takes around 6 hours and 40 minutes and is operated by Brussels Airlines.
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In total there are 10 airlines flying from and to Yaoundé. Most flights are operated by one of the following carriers:
Popular destinations from Yaoundé
Below you can find a list of the most popular destinations from Yaoundé, based on the number of scheduled flights for this month.
Popular destinations with a stopover
Aside from all non-stop destinations listed above, these are popular destinations from Yaoundé that require a stopover:
Information on Points & Miles
This section lists destinations within specific distances from Yaoundé. It's helpful if you're seeking destinations covering certain mileage, which can be useful when planning an award flight or booking with points and miles.
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Destinations from Yaoundé by flight duration
Discover a variety of destinations from Yaoundé below, organized by flight duration. This layout allows you to easily identify destinations based on the maximum flight duration you prefer. Additionally, you can utilize the duration filter on the map, which is even more convenient!
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Long-haul Flights from Yaoundé
Long-haul flights open up the world, enabling travellers from Yaoundé to easily reach distant destinations! Proper preparation and awareness of what to expect can transform these long journeys into a smoother and more enjoyable experience.
Flights are usually operated by a wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777, 787 Dreamliner, Airbus A330, A350, and A380, offering fuel efficiency and comfort. On most airlines, you can enjoy complimentary food and beverages in Economy Class, as well as seat-back screens with entertainment systems, and even Wi-Fi. Long-haul flights often involve crossing multiple time zones, leading to potential jet lag. Adjusting your sleep schedule to the destination’s time zone before departure can help minimize jet lag.
Finally, don't forget to bring your travel pillow, eye mask, and noise-canceling headphones to make your flight as comfortable as possible, as you will be on the plane for 7 hours or more!
Explore all long-haul destinations from Yaoundé (with a flight duration of more than 7 hours) below:
Best time to travel from Yaoundé
Traveling from Yaoundé offers you the chance to explore various destinations with diverse climates, including . Keep in mind that the optimal time to visit may vary depending on your chosen location, so check out the information by climate type below.
🌴 Tropical destinations
As of April, you can fly non-stop to 12 tropical locations. These areas are renowned for their rainforests, beaches, and adventurous activities like hiking, diving, and wildlife exploration.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
In the Northern Hemisphere, the dry season for these destinations lasts from November to April, which is the best time to explore them! You can enjoy predominantly dry conditions with tempratures ranging from 25°C to 30°C (77°F to 86°F) during this period, while the wet season might lead to longer rain spells.
🌐 In the Southern Hemisphere:
The tropical spots in the Southern Hemisphere have their dry season from May to October, making it the best time to explore these beautiful destinations. During this dry period, you can expect mostly clear skies. Although the temperatures remain warm throughout the year, ranging from 25°C to 30°C (77°F to 86°F), the wet season can bring days of rain.
☀️ Hot Mediterranean destinations
Yaoundé currently offers non-stop flights to 3 Hot Mediterranean destinations. Known for their beautiful coastlines and rich cultural heritage — although depending on your the exact destination of your choice — as well as outdoor lifestyle offering a balance of relaxation, nature, and culture.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
Although Mediterranean destinations in the Northern Hemisphere are nice to visit throughout the year, the best times to explore them are in spring (March-May) and fall (September-November). The temperatures during these seasons are pleasantly warm, which is a nice contrast to the summer heat that often prevails there with temperatures rising above 30°C (86°F).
🌊 🌧️ Oceanic / Maritime destinations
You can find direct flights from Yaoundé to 2 different oceanic and maritime locations at the moment. Enjoy the mild weather, green scenery, and a peaceful blend of nature and cultural exploration.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
The oceanic locations in the Northern Hemisphere are ideal for a summer getaway, specifically from May to August, with temperatures from 15°C to 25°C (59°F to 77°F). You'll enjoy pleasantly warm weather, whereas the months from September to February are more prone to rain.
🌺 Subtropical destinations
At the moment, only 1 subtropical destination is accessible by a direct flight from Yaoundé. Subtropical locations are known for their warmth, breathtaking vegetation and diverse wildlife, offering a mix of outdoor adventures and cultural experiences.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
You can enjoy those destinations north of the equator at any time — with temperatures that often exceed 30°C (86°F). But they are most enjoyable during the dry season, which lasts from late September to November. During this period, the weather is warm and pleasant, with little rainfall since the wet season has ended.
Business class flights from Yaoundé
There are 13 airports that have flights from Yaoundé in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights from NSI are listed below:
Intercontinental flights from Yaoundé
The only intercontinental flights operating from Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport (NSI) are between Yaoundé and Europe and between Yaoundé and the Middle-East.
* Please note that there are no direct services between Yaoundé and the United States, Canada, Southern America, Central America, the Caribbean, Southern Asia, China, Japan, Eastern Asia, South-Eastern Asia, Central Asia or Oceania.
Non-stop flights from Yaoundé to Europe
Air France (SkyTeam): year-round to Paris (CDG).
Brussels Airlines (Star Alliance): year-round to Brussels (BRU).
Non-stop flights from Yaoundé to the Middle-East / Western Asia
Turkish Airlines is currently the only airline flying non-stop from Yaoundé to the Middle-East. They fly year-round to Istanbul (IST).
International flights from Yaoundé
Flights from Yaoundé to Belgium
Brussels is the only destination in Belgium with direct flights from Yaoundé. Direct flights to Brussels are offered by Brussels Airlines (Star Alliance).
All flights to Belgium
Flights from Yaoundé to Central African Republic
In Central African Republic, the only destination that has a direct flight from Yaoundé is Bangui. You can fly non-stop to Bangui with Afrijet or Camair-Co. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
All flights to Central African Republic
Flights from Yaoundé to Chad
There is 1 destination in Chad that has a direct connection from Yaoundé, which is N'Djamena. Non-stop flights to N'Djamena are offered by Air France (SkyTeam), ASKY Airlines and Camair-Co.
All flights to Chad
Flights from Yaoundé to Côte d’Ivoire
In Côte d’Ivoire, the only destination that has a direct flight from Yaoundé is Abidjan. Direct flights to Abidjan are offered by Air Cote D'Ivoire.
All flights to Côte d’Ivoire
Flights from Yaoundé to Equatorial Guinea
There are 2 destinations in Equatorial Guinea that have non-stop flights from Yaoundé.
Direct flights to Bata are offered by Afrijet. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
The only airline with direct flights to Malabo is ASKY Airlines.
All flights to Equatorial Guinea
Flights from Yaoundé to Ethiopia
Addis Ababa is the only destination in Ethiopia with direct flights from Yaoundé. Direct flights to Addis Ababa are offered by Ethiopian Airlines (Star Alliance).
All flights to Ethiopia
Flights from Yaoundé to France
There is 1 destination in France that has a direct connection from Yaoundé, which is Paris. Direct flights to Paris are offered by Air France (SkyTeam).
All flights to France
Flights from Yaoundé to Gabon
Libreville is the only destination in Gabon with direct flights from Yaoundé. Non-stop flights to Libreville are offered by Afrijet, Camair-Co and Ethiopian Airlines (Star Alliance).
All flights to Gabon
Flights from Yaoundé to Morocco
In Morocco, the only destination that has a direct flight from Yaoundé is Casablanca. Direct flights to Casablanca are offered by Royal Air Maroc (Oneworld).
All flights to Morocco
Flights from Yaoundé to Nigeria
There is 1 destination in Nigeria that has a direct connection from Yaoundé, which is Abuja. Direct flights to Abuja are offered by Air Cote D'Ivoire.
All flights to Nigeria
Flights from Yaoundé to Republic of the Congo
In Republic of the Congo, the only destination that has a direct flight from Yaoundé is Brazzaville. Direct flights to Brazzaville are offered by ECAir. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in May.
All flights to Republic of the Congo
Flights from Yaoundé to Togo
Lomé is the only destination in Togo with direct flights from Yaoundé. You can fly non-stop to Lomé with Air Cote D'Ivoire or ASKY Airlines.
All flights to Togo
Flights from Yaoundé to Turkey
There is 1 destination in Turkey that has a direct connection from Yaoundé, which is Istanbul. Direct flights to Istanbul are offered by Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
All flights to Turkey
Domestic flights from Yaoundé
Flights from Yaoundé to Cameroon
There are 4 airports in Cameroon that have non-stop domestic flights from Yaoundé.
Airlines that operate direct flights to Douala are Afrijet, Air Cote D'Ivoire, Brussels Airlines (Star Alliance), Camair-Co, ECAir, Royal Air Maroc (Oneworld) and Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
All direct flights from Yaoundé to Garoua, Maroua and Ngaoundéré are operated by Camair-Co.
All flights to Cameroon
Alternative airports near Yaoundé
There are no alternative airports to Yaoundé (NSI) within a range of 125 miles (200 km).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Yaoundé?
There is 1 airport in Yaoundé: Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport (NSI).
What is the best airport to fly from Yaoundé?
The most convenient airport to fly from Yaoundé is Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport (NSI).
How many airlines fly from Yaoundé?
There are 10 airlines flying from Yaoundé to 18 airports around the world, as of April 2026.
Which airlines fly from Yaoundé?
Camair-Co, Afrijet and Air Cote D'Ivoire operate most flights from Yaoundé. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying from Yaoundé?
Star Alliance, Oneworld and SkyTeam are all flying from Yaoundé.
How many nonstop flights are there from Yaoundé?
There are roughly 455 flights departing from Yaoundé every month (or 105 flights each week), to a total of 18 airports worldwide.
What is the official name of Yaoundé Airport?
The official name of Yaoundé Airport is Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport.
What is the airport code of Yaoundé Airport?
The airport code of Yaoundé Airport is NSI.
What are the most popular flights from Yaoundé?
Douala, Brussels and Garoua are the 3 most popular routes from Yaoundé. For a complete overview of all flight routes from Yaoundé, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight from Yaoundé?
| Yaoundé to Douala | 50m |
| Yaoundé to Brussels | 6h 40m |
| Yaoundé to Garoua | 1h 15m |
| Yaoundé to Maroua | 1h 30m |
| Yaoundé to Paris | 7h 35m |
