Cheap flights from Dar es Salaam (DAR)

Tanzania's largest gateway on the Indian Ocean coast

Julius Nyerere International sits about 12 km southwest of central Dar es Salaam and handles the bulk of Tanzania's international traffic. Air Tanzania anchors the schedule alongside Kenya Airways, Ethiopian, Qatar Airways, Emirates and Turkish Airlines, with regular links to Nairobi, Addis Ababa, Doha, Dubai and Istanbul plus heavy domestic feed to Zanzibar and Kilimanjaro.

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Airlines flying from Dar es Salaam (DAR)

Major carriers: Air Tanzania, Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, Qatar Airways, Emirates. Low-cost carriers: flydubai, Salam Air.

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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly from Dar es Salaam?
DAR is served by Air Tanzania, Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, Qatar Airways, Emirates, Turkish Airlines and flydubai, plus regional carriers Precision Air and Auric Air. Flightmussy's free 12-month fare heatmap compares all of them in one search with no signup.
When is the cheapest month to fly from DAR?
Long-rains shoulder season (April-May) and November typically show the lowest fares out of Dar es Salaam, while July-August and December-January peak with safari and holiday demand. The 12-month heatmap on Flightmussy surfaces the cheapest week at a glance.
How far is Julius Nyerere International from Dar es Salaam city centre?
DAR sits roughly 12 km southwest of the city centre, around 25-40 minutes by taxi depending on traffic on Nyerere Road. Bajaji and ride-hail apps like Bolt and Uber operate from the terminals. Domestic flights mostly use Terminal 2.
Are there direct flights from DAR to Zanzibar?
Yes. ZNZ is a 20-minute hop and one of the most-served routes from DAR, with multiple daily frequencies on Air Tanzania, Precision Air, Coastal Aviation and Auric Air. Flightmussy lists every operator side-by-side without favouring any single airline.

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