Travelling from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Mtwara Airport (MYW): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Mtwara Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 10 minutes.
Each week, there are three Julius Nyerere International Airport to Mtwara Airport flights. If you'd like to get going early, take the 05:45 Precision Air flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 05:45 with Precision Air.
To ensure you get on your DAR to MYW flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Precision Air offers direct flights from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Mtwara Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Mtwara — and maybe even more of Tanzania if time allows.
Most passengers choose to travel with Precision Air on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Mtwara Airport (MYW)
Rs18,295 is the lowest price for a one-way Julius Nyerere International Airport to Mtwara Airport flight. Return flights start from Rs40,784. These fares can change based on availability.
Book six months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from DAR to MYW.
The cheapest month for flights from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Mtwara Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)
Of the flights that depart from Julius Nyerere International Airport, 68.39% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to Julius Nyerere International Airport from central Dar Es Salaam, it'll take about 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking an early flight from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Mtwara Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to DAR:
Arriving at Mtwara Airport (MYW)
Once your Julius Nyerere International Airport to Mtwara Airport flight has landed, unwind and relax at a nearby hotel. Tiffany Diamond Hotels - Mtwara is a comfy option that's not too far from MYW.
Getting from Mtwara Airport (MYW) to central Mtwara
Mtwara Airport to the centre of Mtwara has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 3 kilometres away.
When to fly to Mtwara Airport (MYW)
August is the busiest month for flights from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Mtwara Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Mtwara in February.
Book your flight from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Mtwara Airport for December if you want to explore Mtwara during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 31ºC.
July sees average temperatures of between 20ºC and 29ºC. Look for cheap tickets from DAR to MYW sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Tanzania
Zanzibar is just one of the many places in Tanzania waiting to be explored after you've experienced Mtwara. Around 467 kilometres away to the north, well-known attractions include Zanzibar Stone Town Heritage Society (ZSTHS), Old Dispensary and Khalifa Tours and Safaris Zanzibar.
If you want to check out another side of Tanzania, head for Morogoro, about 483 kilometres north-west of Mtwara. Uluguru Nature Forest Reserve, Mount Premji and Ritungu Tours & Safari Ltd are key highlights.
