How to find cheap flights to Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)
Right now, $1,570 is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport. Or you can book a return plane ticket to DAR for $2,470.
Book when the time is right with Price Alerts. You'll get an email or a notification through the app if the price of tickets to DAR goes up or down.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to lock in the lowest price on tickets to Dar Es Salaam, where Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport is located, if you book as early as possible. Airlines generally offer some amazing early bird rates.
Choose 'Add nearby airports' during your search for a better chance of landing cheap flights to Dar Es Salaam. This will give you more options for where you take off and land, as well as different fares.
Think about taking a flight with a stop since indirect routes often cost less. Simply uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport.
Best time to go to Dar Es Salaam
May is generally the cheapest month to jump on a flight to Dar Es Salaam.
Use the 'Whole month' tool if you're flexible with your dates. Browse fares for an entire month and find a flight to DAR that suits your itinerary and budget.
August is the most popular month for flights to DAR. Visit then if you're eager to experience Dar Es Salaam at its liveliest.
December is the quietest time of year to visit if you prefer a slower pace. You'll generally find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Dar Es Salaam then.
Check the weather before travelling. February brings the warmest days in Dar Es Salaam, with averages of between 24ºC and 33ºC.
July brings the lowest temperatures, ranging from around 20ºC to 30ºC.
Want to leave the umbrella at home? July is the driest month in Dar Es Salaam, averaging two days of rain.
April brings the wettest conditions. You can expect around 20 days of rainfall if that's when you'll be there.
Flying to Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR): What you need to know
Avoid the layovers and get to Dar Es Salaam in a single journey. Lock in a direct flight to Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport with one of these top airlines:
Think about booking your DAR plane ticket with Turkish Airlines. It's the carrier with the fewest delays, with up to 100% of flights to this hub landing on time.
When you land at DAR, you'll be in the UTC+3 timezone.
Whether you're arriving late or simply want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some great hotels near Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport. Check in to one of these after your flight to DAR:
Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport has an on-time performance of 60%. This figure reflects how often departing flights from DAR arrive according to plan.
Getting to central Dar Es Salaam from Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)
DAR is located about 11 kilometres from central Dar Es Salaam.
Once you've landed from your flight to DAR, driving to the centre will take around 30 minutes.
The trip on public transport takes about 45 minutes.
If you'd love to stay near all the action in Dar Es Salaam, unpack your bags at one of these comfy options:
Dar Es Salaam highlights
Jump off your flight to Dar Es Salaam and make a beeline for these well-known attractions:
Baobab trees: Offering a great first impression of what the city has to offer, this landmark is around 6 kilometres north of the centre.
The Garden Art: Here's where you can ease into a slower rhythm when exploring Dar Es Salaam. This park is roughly 13 kilometres northwest of the centre.
Palm Beach: Want more reasons to visit Dar Es Salaam? This landmark attracts travellers from all over and is about 2 kilometres north of the city centre.
How to get to Zanzibar from Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)
Going to the nearby city of Zanzibar? It's about 97 kilometres from DAR. It'll take you around 2 hours 25 minutes to reach the centre in a taxi or ride-share.
Travelling from Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Bagamoyo
If Bagamoyo is where you're off to, it's about 56 kilometres from Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport.
The drive time to Bagamoyo is roughly 1 hour 55 minutes.
Explore more of Tanzania
Craving more adventure? Zanzibar will add more excitement to your journey through Tanzania. It's around 80 kilometres north of Dar Es Salaam and features House of Wonders, Zanzibar travel tours and Tanzania Attractions. The most convenient airport for this city is Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ).
Morogoro might just become one of your favourite stops in Tanzania. You'll find it around 177 kilometres west of Dar Es Salaam. Choma Waterfalls, Selous Choma Waterfall and Uluguru Nature Forest Reserve are major draws.
Or head for Tanga, roughly 193 kilometres north of Dar Es Salaam. Amboni Caves, Mkomazi National Park and Jumba La Ufalme, Tanga Kusini are just the start of the reasons to visit.