Airport
Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport (NSI)
Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport is the main gateway to Cameroon's capital and the surrounding Centre region. Compare transfer options to central Yaoundé, nearby districts and onward destinations across Cameroon.
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About Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport
Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport is the main international airport serving Cameroon's capital and the surrounding Centre region. Opened in 1991, it replaced the city's former airport and has become the country's second busiest airport after Douala.
Located in Nsimalen, on the southwestern edge of Yaoundé, the airport sits roughly 25 km from the city centre. Its passenger terminal handles domestic and international flights, supported by a separate cargo terminal and a 3,400-metre runway.
The airport is reached mainly by road, with taxis, private transfers and car rental providing the most common onward connections into the city. Depending on traffic, the drive between the airport and central Yaoundé typically takes around 30 to 50 minutes.
Passenger facilities include restaurants, cafés, shops, currency exchange, a bank, tourist information and a business centre, making the airport a practical gateway for visitors arriving in Cameroon's capital region.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport operates a single passenger terminal used for both domestic and international flights, alongside a separate cargo terminal. The passenger terminal houses around 10 check-in counters and serves the airport's main airline operations.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport
Transfers
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Car Rental
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