Flying from St. John's International Airport (YYT) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR): what you need to know
The timezone in Dar Es Salaam is UTC+3, which is five hours 30 minutes ahead of St John's.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your YYT to DAR flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like August? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from St. John's International Airport (YYT) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)
Right now, $3,969 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way St. John's International Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $2,554. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's usually smart to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from YYT to DAR. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from St. John's International Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across each month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about St. John's International Airport (YYT)
62.67% of flights leaving from St. John's International Airport land at their destination on time.
St. John's International Airport is around 10 kilometres from central St John's. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour.
Looking for a handy hotel close to YYT? If you're boarding an early flight from St. John's International Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)
Consider staying in a hotel near DAR if you're taking a late St. John's International Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Julius Nyerere International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Auto-Union, Europcar or First - Car Hire and venture far and wide through Dar Es Salaam and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Julius Nyerere International Airport around four weeks ahead.
Getting from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to central Dar Es Salaam
From Julius Nyerere International Airport, Dar Es Salaam is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from St. John's International Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Dar Es Salaam. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
When reserving your flight from St. John's International Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. March is the warmest month in Dar Es Salaam, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC to 33ºC.
July sees average temperatures of between 20ºC and 29ºC. Search for cheap tickets from YYT to DAR around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Tanzania
Dar Es Salaam has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Tanzania you'll want to see. Around 72 kilometres north of Dar Es Salaam, a trip to Zanzibar will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Zanzibar Stone Town Heritage Society (ZSTHS), Old Dispensary and Khalifa Tours and Safaris Zanzibar.
Arusha is another must-experience destination in Tanzania and is around 467 kilometres north-west of Dar Es Salaam. No journey is complete without a visit to Lake Duluti, Old Boma Museum and Arusha Declaration Museum.