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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Dar Es Salaam Airport to Istanbul Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,265. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Istanbul.$1,255 per passenger.Departing Sat, 19 Dec, returning Wed, 30 Dec.Return flight with flydubai.Outbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Sat, 19 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 30 Dec, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,255, select.

Istanbul.$1,255 per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Nov, returning Mon, 23 Nov.Return flight with flydubai.Outbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Tue, 17 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 23 Nov, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,255, select.

Istanbul.$1,265 per passenger.Departing Mon, 5 Apr, returning Thu, 15 Apr.Return flight with flydubai.Outbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Mon, 5 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 15 Apr, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,265, select.

Istanbul.$1,265 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Feb, returning Mon, 8 Feb.Return flight with flydubai.Outbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 8 Feb, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,265, select.

Istanbul.$1,265 per passenger.Departing Sun, 22 Nov, returning Tue, 8 Dec.Return flight with flydubai.Outbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Sun, 22 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,265, select.

Istanbul.$1,265 per passenger.Departing Mon, 18 Jan, returning Sun, 24 Jan.Return flight with flydubai.Outbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Mon, 18 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Istanbul on Sun, 24 Jan, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,265, select.

Istanbul.$1,265 per passenger.Departing Thu, 15 Oct, returning Sat, 31 Oct.Return flight with flydubai.Outbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Thu, 15 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 31 Oct, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,265, select.

Istanbul.$1,265 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Sep, returning Thu, 17 Sep.Return flight with flydubai.Outbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 17 Sep, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,265, select.

Istanbul.$1,267 per passenger.Departing Fri, 23 Oct, returning Thu, 19 Nov.Return flight with flydubai.Outbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Fri, 23 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 19 Nov, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,267, select.

Istanbul.$1,267 per passenger.Departing Fri, 18 Sep, returning Sun, 18 Oct.Return flight with flydubai.Outbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Fri, 18 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Istanbul on Sun, 18 Oct, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,267, select.

Istanbul.$1,268 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Sep, returning Sun, 22 Nov.Return flight with flydubai.Outbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Istanbul on Sun, 22 Nov, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,268, select.

Istanbul.$1,269 per passenger.Departing Sun, 13 Sep, returning Fri, 12 Feb.Return flight with flydubai.Outbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Sun, 13 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 12 Feb, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,269, select.

Istanbul.$1,276 per passenger.Departing Thu, 20 Aug, returning Fri, 28 Aug.Return flight with flydubai.Outbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Thu, 20 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 28 Aug, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,276, select.

Istanbul.$1,286 per passenger.Departing Sun, 30 Aug, returning Thu, 10 Sep.Return flight with flydubai.Outbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Sun, 30 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,286, select.

Istanbul.$1,382 per passenger.Departing Sun, 23 Aug, returning Sun, 18 Oct.Return flight with flydubai.Outbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Sun, 23 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Istanbul on Sun, 18 Oct, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,382, select.

Istanbul.$1,415 per passenger.Departing Mon, 18 Jan, returning Sun, 24 Jan.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Dar Es Salaam on Mon, 18 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Sun, 24 Jan, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,415, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Dar Es Salaam to Istanbul

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Dar Es Salaam to Istanbul: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	$1,255
Cheapest month to fly	December
Average flight time	7 hrs, 39 mins
Most popular airline	Turkish Airlines
Average flights per week	15

Finding cheap flights from Dar Es Salaam to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Dar Es Salaam to Istanbul?

The best price we found for a return flight from Dar Es Salaam to Istanbul is $1,255. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Dar Es Salaam to Istanbul?

7 hours and 39 minutes is the average flight time from Dar Es Salaam to Istanbul.

Which airlines fly direct from Dar Es Salaam to Istanbul?

Turkish Airlines and IndiGo fly direct from Dar Es Salaam to Istanbul.

How many flights are there a week from Dar Es Salaam to Istanbul?

As of August 2026, there are 15 flights per week flying from Dar Es Salaam to Istanbul.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Dar Es Salaam to Istanbul?

The cheapest month to fly from Dar Es Salaam to Istanbul is usually December.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Dar Es Salaam Airport to Istanbul Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Dar Es Salaam Airport to Istanbul Airport on Saturday, 19 December 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Dar Es Salaam Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 7 hours and 39 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Istanbul?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Istanbul but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Istanbul?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Istanbul is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Dar Es Salaam Airport to Istanbul with?

Currently, flydubai and Turkish Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

Flying from Dar Es Salaam Airport (DAR) to Istanbul Airport (IST): what you need to know

Around 7 hours 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Dar Es Salaam Airport to Istanbul Airport.
Dar Es Salaam and Istanbul share the same timezone, UTC+3.
Flights from DAR to IST start at 03:35 — the earliest with Turkish Airlines. The last service of the day is at 06:35 with Turkish Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of nine weekly Dar Es Salaam Airport to Istanbul Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Get to the airport on time to catch your DAR to IST flight.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
Jetting into Istanbul (and then exploring more of Türkiye (Turkey)!) is a breeze with Turkish Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Dar Es Salaam Airport to Istanbul Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Turkish Airlines on this route.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Dar Es Salaam Airport to Istanbul Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between DAR and IST include:
- Jeddah Airport
- Cairo Airport
- Addis Ababa Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Dar Es Salaam Airport (DAR) to Istanbul Airport (IST)

Right now, $765 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Dar Es Salaam Airport to Istanbul Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $1,255. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Get cheap tickets from DAR to IST by booking at least one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Dar Es Salaam Airport to Istanbul Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from DAR to IST.
Find the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Dar Es Salaam Airport to Istanbul Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.

Handy information about Dar Es Salaam Airport (DAR)

61% of flights leaving from Dar Es Salaam Airport land at their destination on schedule.
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 driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Dar Es Salaam Airport to Istanbul Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to DAR:

Arriving at Istanbul Airport (IST)

Consider booking a hotel close to IST if you have a late Dar Es Salaam Airport to Istanbul Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Istanbul Airport rental car and discover Istanbul and beyond with your own set of wheels. Hit, Avec car rentals and Eren Rent a Car are well-known companies to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Istanbul Airport around two weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.

When to fly to Istanbul Airport (IST)

August is the busiest month for flights from Dar Es Salaam Airport to Istanbul Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Istanbul in March.
Lock in your flight from Dar Es Salaam Airport to Istanbul Airport for July if you want to go to Istanbul during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 21ºC and 30ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 2ºC and 11ºC. Search for cheap tickets from DAR to IST sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

You've visited Istanbul, now it's time to discover other parts of Türkiye (Turkey). Travel around 354 kilometres east to Ankara to tick off its popular sights. From The Roman Theatre to Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in Türkiye (Turkey), consider Izmir, roughly 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square are key highlights.