Travelling from Dar Es Salaam Airport (DAR) to Addis Ababa Airport (ADD): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 40 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Dar Es Salaam Airport to Addis Ababa Airport.
Dar Es Salaam and Addis Ababa follow the same timezone, UTC+3.
Flights from DAR to ADD start from 04:05 — the earliest with Ethiopian Airlines. The last departure is at 18:45 with Ethiopian Airlines. In total, there are 21 weekly Dar Es Salaam Airport to Addis Ababa Airport flights.
Give yourself enough time to make your DAR to ADD flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Ethiopian Airlines has direct flights from Dar Es Salaam Airport to Addis Ababa Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Addis Ababa — and maybe even more of Ethiopia if your schedule allows.
Most travellers choose to fly with Ethiopian Airlines on this route.
The carrier with the most reliable on-time arrival rate for DAR to ADD flights is Ethiopian Airlines.
If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Dar Es Salaam Airport to Addis Ababa Airport. Here are the top stopovers between DAR and ADD:
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport
Zanzibar Airport
Kilimanjaro Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dar Es Salaam Airport (DAR) to Addis Ababa Airport (ADD)
Right now, Rs110,762 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Dar Es Salaam Airport to Addis Ababa Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs182,041. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from DAR to ADD, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first released.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Dar Es Salaam Airport to Addis Ababa Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
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Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Dar Es Salaam Airport to Addis Ababa Airport.
Handy information about Dar Es Salaam Airport (DAR)
Of the flights that depart from Dar Es Salaam Airport, 61% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To reach Dar Es Salaam Airport from central Dar Es Salaam, it takes around 30 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near DAR? If you're catching an early flight from Dar Es Salaam Airport to Addis Ababa Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Addis Ababa Airport (ADD)
Consider booking a hotel close to ADD if you're on a late Dar Es Salaam Airport to Addis Ababa Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Addis Ababa Airport rental car and explore parts of Addis Ababa that aren't on every traveller's list. Check out the deals from Green Motion.
Booking your ride from Addis Ababa Airport about two weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
When to fly to Addis Ababa Airport (ADD)
The quietest month for a flight from Dar Es Salaam Airport to Addis Ababa Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Addis Ababa based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Addis Ababa is March, with temperatures ranging between 9ºC and 25ºC. Lock in your flights from Dar Es Salaam Airport to Addis Ababa Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from DAR to ADD in November if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC and 22ºC on average.
Explore more of Ethiopia
You've seen Addis Ababa, now it's time to explore other parts of Ethiopia. Journey about 354 kilometres east to Dire Dawa to tick off its must-visit sights. From Saint Mary Gate of Heaven Orthodox Cathedral to Mosque and Porc Epic Cave, your itinerary will be busy.
Set out 80 kilometres south-east from Addis Ababa and you'll find yourself in Nazrēt, another notable stop in Ethiopia. Your trip isn't complete without exploring Adama Mosque and Oromia Martyrs Memorial Monument.
