YAO — Yaounde Airport

YAO is the IATA airport code for Yaounde Airport, Cameroon. Local time zone: Africa/Douala. Below: where it is and how to get into town.

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YAO is the IATA airport code for Yaounde Airport, Cameroon. IATA codes are three-letter identifiers assigned to airports worldwide by the International Air Transport Association — they're what you see on boarding passes, baggage tags, and booking sites. Below: where YAO is, what timezone it operates in, and how to sort your transfer, lounge access, and car rental before you land.

YAO airport at a glance
Fact	Detail
IATA code	YAO
Airport	Yaounde Airport
Country	Cameroon
Coordinates	3.8336° N, 11.5236° E
Timezone	Africa/Douala

Yaounde Airport is served by YAO in Cameroon.

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YAO airport code — common questions

What airport has the code YAO?

YAO is the IATA code for Yaounde Airport, Cameroon. You'll see YAO on boarding passes, baggage tags, and flight-booking sites whenever this airport is the origin or destination.

Where is YAO airport located?

YAO serves Yaounde Airport, Cameroon, at approximately 3.8336° N, 11.5236° E.

How do I get from YAO into the city?

Pre-booked private transfers are the most predictable option — fixed price, driver tracking your flight, no taxi-line haggling. Compare partner quotes for Yaounde Airport on this page. Ride-hail and licensed taxis are the usual fallback where available.

What timezone is YAO in?

YAO operates on the Africa/Douala timezone. Flight departure boards always show local time.