How to find cheap flights to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)
The cheapest price currently available for a one-way flight to Julius Nyerere International Airport is Rs90,084. A round-trip plane ticket to DAR right now is Rs172,257.
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The sooner you book, the better. You might even be able to pick up some amazing early bird deals on tickets to Dar Es Salaam, where Julius Nyerere International Airport is located.
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If you're not in a hurry to get to Dar Es Salaam, think about taking a longer or less direct route. You might find cheaper plane tickets to Julius Nyerere International Airport by booking a flight with one or more stops.
Best time to go to Dar Es Salaam
You can typically board the cheapest flight to Dar Es Salaam in May.
If you can be flexible with your dates, take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll help you find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to DAR.
Fly to Dar Es Salaam in July if you prefer to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to DAR, but also when tickets can be more expensive.
February is the least busy time of year to visit if you want a more laid-back vibe. You'll generally find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Dar Es Salaam then.
The weather can make or break your trip, so consider what kind of conditions you want to travel in. Dar Es Salaam is warmest in March, averaging between 23ºC and 33ºC.
July brings the lowest temperatures, ranging from around 20ºC to 29ºC.
July comes with a lower chance of grey skies. With two days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Dar Es Salaam.
The wettest time of year is April. Plan your trip then and you can expect to get around 21 days of rainfall.
Travelling to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR): What you need to know
Skip the layovers and get to Dar Es Salaam in a single hop. Lock in a direct flight to Julius Nyerere International Airport with one of these airlines:
If you want to jet off with the carrier that has the best track record for punctuality, book your DAR plane ticket with Turkish Airlines. Up to 100% of its flights into this hub arrive according to schedule.
DAR is located in the UTC+3 timezone.
Crawl into bed not long after your flight to DAR. Choose any of these hotels close to Julius Nyerere International Airport and you'll be fast asleep in no time:
Hit the ground running when you collect a car hire in DAR. Rent your wheels from Auto-Union, Europcar or First - Car Hire and explore parts of Dar Es Salaam that you won't find in every travel brochure.
Flights taking off from Julius Nyerere International Airport land as scheduled 68% of the time. This figure shows how the airport performs overall in terms of punctuality.
Getting to central Dar Es Salaam from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)
DAR is about 11 kilometres from central Dar Es Salaam.
Once you've touched down from your flight to DAR, driving to the centre will take around 30 minutes.
Dar Es Salaam has a stay for every vibe and budget. Here's a roundup of comfy hotels to help get you started:
Dar Es Salaam highlights
Put these popular attractions at the top of your must-do list after hopping off your flight to Dar Es Salaam:
Baobab trees: An impressive preview of all the city has to offer, this landmark is around 10 kilometres north of the centre.
Upanga Jamatkhana Gardens: Take a breather here while exploring Dar Es Salaam. This park is roughly 6 kilometres north of the centre.
Safari Solutions: This will also make the highlight reel of your holiday. A top landmark, it's around 5 kilometres north of the heart of Dar Es Salaam.
How to get to Zanzibar from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)
Heading straight for Zanzibar? From DAR, it takes around 2 hours 25 minutes to drive there. The city is about 97 kilometres from the airport.
Travelling from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Bagamoyo
If Bagamoyo is where your trip takes you, it's around 56 kilometres from Julius Nyerere International Airport.
It takes 1 hour 55 minutes or so to drive to Bagamoyo.
Explore more of Tanzania
Tanzania has plenty more ways to surprise you. Continue on to Zanzibar, located about 80 kilometres north of Dar Es Salaam. Nakupenda island & beach tours, House of Wonders and Zanzibar travel tours are just the start of its must-sees. Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) is the most conveniently located airport for this city.
Morogoro fits right into any adventure through Tanzania. You'll find it around 177 kilometres west of Dar Es Salaam. Peponi Camp, Choma Waterfalls and Ahmadiya Mosque are among the highlights.
Or venture to Tanga, roughly 193 kilometres north of Dar Es Salaam. Amboni Caves, Raskazone Beach. And Raskazon Beach Jet are among the many reasons to go.