Yaounde Airport Transfer Guide (2026) - All Options & Tips
Airport transfers in Yaounde: taxi, bus, train, and shuttle options from the airport to the city center, with costs and journey times in Cameroon.
Helpful Tips
Download the Yango ride-hailing app before arrival for reliable taxi booking in Yaounde.
Shared taxis from the central station at Nlongkak cost roughly half the price of private taxis to most neighborhoods.
Motorcycle taxis called 'benskin' are the fastest way through traffic but negotiate the fare before starting.
Common Scams to Avoid
Unofficial porters at Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport grab bags from the carousel and insist on carrying them to the taxi rank, then demand inflated tips. Keep your luggage in sight and politely but firmly refuse any unsolicited help.
Taxis parked directly outside the terminal often quote fares several times the meter rate, claiming the meter is broken or that night rates apply in daytime. Walk past the first rank to the official taxi queue or use the ride-hailing apps that operate in Yaoundé.
Currency-exchange touts inside-side the terminal offer poor rates and may short-count bills. Change money only inside the secure arrivals hall or withdraw local currency from the airport ATMs instead.