Travelling from Dar Es Salaam Airport (DAR) to Guangzhou Airport (CAN): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Dar Es Salaam Airport to Guangzhou Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 11 hours.
Guangzhou's timezone is UTC+8, making Guangzhou five hours ahead of Dar Es Salaam.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your DAR to CAN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Jetting into Guangzhou (and then exploring more of China!) is a breeze with Air Tanzania. This popular airline has direct flights from Dar Es Salaam Airport to Guangzhou Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Air Tanzania on this route.
With a dependable 86.36% of services landing on schedule, Air Tanzania has the best on-time record for DAR to CAN flights.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Dar Es Salaam Airport to Guangzhou Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between DAR and CAN:
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
Addis Ababa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dar Es Salaam Airport (DAR) to Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
At the moment, $955 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Dar Es Salaam Airport to Guangzhou Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $1,567. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get cheap tickets from DAR to CAN, reserve your journey three months ahead of your departure date.
August is the cheapest month for flights from Dar Es Salaam Airport to Guangzhou Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
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Handy information about Dar Es Salaam Airport (DAR)
When it comes to Dar Es Salaam Airport's on-time performance, data shows 61% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Dar Es Salaam to Dar Es Salaam Airport is approximately 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
The journey on public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near DAR. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Dar Es Salaam Airport to Guangzhou Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Dar Es Salaam Airport to Guangzhou Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CAN instead:
Go beyond Guangzhou and discover places that don't always get the spotlight with your own set of wheels. You can grab a Guangzhou Airport rental car from Hertz.
Booking your vehicle from Guangzhou Airport around two weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
When to fly to Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Dar Es Salaam Airport to Guangzhou Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Guangzhou. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Guangzhou is July, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC and 33ºC. Book your flights from Dar Es Salaam Airport to Guangzhou Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from DAR to CAN in January. Average temperatures are between 5ºC and 22ºC then.
Explore more of China
You've done Guangzhou, now it's time to explore other parts of China. Travel around 105 kilometres south-east to Shenzhen to check off its leading attractions. From Huangshan Mountain to The Great Wall and Mogao Grottoes, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 48 kilometres east of Guangzhou, Dongguan is another favourite stop in China. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Dongguan Botanical Garden, Dongguan People's Park and Foling Lake Country Park.