Travelling from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR): what you need to know
Dar Es Salaam's timezone is UTC+3, which makes Dar Es Salaam four hours behind Ho Chi Minh City.
Leave enough time to make your SGN to DAR flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between SGN and DAR include:
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)
Rs132,724 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs287,555. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SGN to DAR if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when looking for your flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport.
Save time searching for cheap flights from SGN to DAR by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
66.42% of flights that take off from Tan Son Nhat International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Central Ho Chi Minh City to Tan Son Nhat International Airport is around 5 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near SGN:
Arriving at Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near DAR instead:
Explore without limits with a Julius Nyerere International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Auto-Union, Europcar or First - Car Hire and discover more of Dar Es Salaam and beyond.
Booking your ride from Julius Nyerere International Airport around four weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to central Dar Es Salaam
Julius Nyerere International Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from the centre of Dar Es Salaam. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)
The quietest month for a flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport is February, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Dar Es Salaam based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport for March if you want to go to Dar Es Salaam during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 33ºC.
July has average temperatures of between 20ºC and 29ºC. Look for cheap tickets from SGN to DAR sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Tanzania
Zanzibar is just one of the many cities in Tanzania waiting to be explored after you've experienced Dar Es Salaam. Around 72 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're looking to explore another major stop in Tanzania, head for Arusha, roughly 467 kilometres north-west of Dar Es Salaam. Lake Duluti, Old Boma Museum and Arusha Declaration Museum are among its highlights.
