Travelling from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR): what you need to know
Dar Es Salaam's timezone is UTC+3, making Dar Es Salaam two hours 30 minutes behind Kolkata.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your CCU to DAR flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
If you'd like to tour another city along the way, search for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Hamad International Airport is a well-known stop between CCU and DAR.
How to find the cheapest flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)
Right now, $828 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $1,582. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
It's usually best to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from CCU to DAR. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when looking for your flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport.
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Handy information about Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
75.9% of flights that depart Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport reach their destination on time.
To reach Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport from central Kolkata, it'll take about 40 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 55 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near CCU:
Arriving at Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near DAR instead:
Grab a Julius Nyerere International Airport rental car and explore Dar Es Salaam and beyond with your own wheels. Auto-Union, Europcar and First - Car Hire are popular providers to choose from here.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Julius Nyerere International Airport around four weeks in advance.
Getting from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to central Dar Es Salaam
Julius Nyerere International Airport to the centre of Dar Es Salaam has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
When to fly to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Dar Es Salaam. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Dar Es Salaam is March, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
July has average temperatures of between 20ºC and 29ºC. Look for cheap tickets from CCU to DAR sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Tanzania
Zanzibar is just one of the many cities in Tanzania waiting to be discovered once you've seen Dar Es Salaam. Around 72 kilometres away to the north, check out popular attractions including Zanzibar Stone Town Heritage Society (ZSTHS), Old Dispensary and Khalifa Tours and Safaris Zanzibar.
Arusha is another favourite destination in Tanzania and is around 467 kilometres north-west of Dar Es Salaam. No trip is complete without dropping by Lake Duluti, Old Boma Museum and Arusha Declaration Museum.