Flying from Paris to Yaounde-Nsimalen International Airport (NSI): What you need to know
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is Paris's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Paris to Yaounde-Nsimalen International Airport (NSI) jetting off from here.
Around 7 hours 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct Paris to Yaounde-Nsimalen International Airport flight.
Yaounde (where Yaounde-Nsimalen International Airport is located) and Paris share the UTC+1 timezone. You can plan your trip without factoring in timezone differences.
Take your pick of 4 direct flights each week between Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) and Yaounde-Nsimalen International Airport (NSI). This is the busiest route, with Air France offering a 2:20pm departure from CDG to NSI.
Your flight from Paris to NSI won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during high season in general.
Airports in Paris
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Get there in one go from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). Nonstop flights from Paris to Yaounde-Nsimalen International Airport (NSI) can be booked from here.
When jetting out of CDG, you can take a direct flight from Paris to Yaounde-Nsimalen International Airport with Air France.
Air France is the most frequently chosen airline for flights from CDG to NSI.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrival rate on this route is Air France.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Paris to NSI. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). Take a break from travelling at one of these popular airports:
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
Bangui M'Poko International Airport (BGF)
Travelling from central Paris to CDG takes around 35 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 26 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Booked an early flight from Paris to Yaounde-Nsimalen International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport:
Of all flights leaving Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, 65% land on time at their destination.
CDG's address is 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
ORY is about 14 kilometres from central Paris. It'll take 25 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 40 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Paris Orly Airport the day before your Paris to NSI flight:
Flights from Paris Orly Airport have a reputation for punctuality, with 80% of them landing right on cue.
The address for ORY is 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
The trip to BVA from central Paris is around 1 hour 15 minutes by public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to cover the 88 kilometres or so.
Sleep a little longer and still make your Paris to Yaounde-Nsimalen International Airport flight without having to rush. These accommodation options near Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're setting off early:
Flights that take off from BVA arrive at their destination on schedule 71% of the time.
The address of Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport is Tille 60000, Beauvais.
About Yaounde-Nsimalen International Airport (NSI)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Paris to Yaounde-Nsimalen International Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near NSI instead:
Getting from Yaounde-Nsimalen International Airport (NSI) to central Yaounde
From Yaounde-Nsimalen International Airport, central Yaounde is around 27 kilometres away. It takes about 45 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Yaounde-Nsimalen International Airport (NSI)
Currently, $865 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Paris to Yaounde-Nsimalen International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $952. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Paris to NSI, book in advance. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights first go on sale.
Affordable Paris to Yaounde-Nsimalen International Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Paris to Yaounde-Nsimalen International Airport (NSI)
September is the busiest month for flights from Paris to Yaounde-Nsimalen International Airport (NSI). Visit Yaounde in December if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Book a Paris to NSI plane ticket departing in February if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Yaounde to range from 20ºC to 35ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Paris to Yaounde-Nsimalen International Airport in August if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 18ºC and 27ºC.
More about Yaounde
Once you've booked your flight from Paris to Yaounde-Nsimalen International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring Yaounde:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Mvog-Betsi Botanical Zoological Garden, Mont MESSEBE and Independence Square are must-do's during your Yaounde adventure.
Explore more of Cameroon
Douala is just one of the many cities in Cameroon waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Yaounde. Around 209 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Cathédrale Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul, ILE DE MANOKA and La Nouvelle Liberte.
Around 290 kilometres northwest of Yaounde, Bamenda is another favourite stop in Cameroon. Start your sightseeing at St Joseph's Metropolitan Cathedral, Universal Amusement PARK and Sisia Waterfalls.