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£453 - £609
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Depart
Return
Price
London HeathrowDar Es Salaam
LHR - DAR
LHRDAR
London Heathrow
Tue 1/10
1 stop16h 40m
Dar Es Salaam
Wed 16/10
1 stop34h 15m
London HeathrowDar Es Salaam
LHR - DAR
LHRDAR
London Heathrow
Thu 19/9
2 stops17h 05m
Dar Es Salaam
Tue 19/11
1 stop16h 50m
London GatwickDar Es Salaam
LGW - DAR
LGWDAR
London Gatwick
Tue 1/10
1 stop13h 25m
Dar Es Salaam
Tue 15/10
1 stop13h 45m
London HeathrowDar Es Salaam
LHR - DAR
LHRDAR
London Heathrow
Mon 9/9
2 stops14h 00m
Dar Es Salaam
Wed 2/10
1 stop16h 35m
London HeathrowDar Es Salaam
LHR - DAR
LHRDAR
London Heathrow
Tue 29/10
1 stop17h 50m
Dar Es Salaam
Tue 12/11
1 stop21h 45m
London CityDar Es Salaam
LCY - DAR
LCYDAR
London City
Tue 29/10
2 stops23h 05m
Dar Es Salaam
Tue 12/11
1 stop12h 31m
London GatwickDar Es Salaam
LGW - DAR
LGWDAR
London Gatwick
Fri 15/11
2 stops17h 10m
Dar Es Salaam
Mon 25/11
1 stop21h 25m
London GatwickDar Es Salaam
LGW - DAR
LGWDAR
London Gatwick
Mon 17/6
1 stop15h 30m
Dar Es Salaam
Sun 30/6
1 stop27h 50m
London HeathrowDar Es Salaam
LHR - DAR
LHRDAR
London Heathrow
Sat 22/6
2 stops16h 45m
Dar Es Salaam
Mon 15/7
1 stop20h 40m
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Dar Es Salaam (average of £659). Flying to Dar Es Salaam in July will prove the most costly (average of £955). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.
January
£543
February
£562
March
£538
April
£539
May
£532
June
£568
July
£752
August
£676
September
£581
October
£569
November
£519
December
£615
Due to its proximity to the equator, the climate of Dar es Salaam is tropical with hot and humid weather making it a great year round flight destination. In the summer months every year, Des es Salaam hosts a Charity Goat Race which provides a day of entertainment for the whole family to enjoy such as goat racing, fancy dress, live music, arts and crafts and delicious food. The races raise money for charity and the event is really special, being the largest of its kind in East Africa.
The most popular time to book a flight to Dar es Salaam is outside the rainy seasons which last from April to May and October to November, although the rainy season is the best time to find cheap flights to Dar es Salaam. The Months from December to March tend to be the hottest times of the year and this is when most visit Dar es Salaam.
Although the 7thJuly is a national holiday across Tanzania and many enjoy the day off work, Dar es Salaam also becomes a hive of activity with the International Trade Fair. 18 different countries across the globe attend the fair resulting in over 1500 exhibitions being displayed at the Mwalimu J.K Nverrer Trade Fair Grounds. During this period Dar experiences a high volume of visitors and locals, so avoid this time of year if you are looking for a cheap flight to Dar es Salaam.
DAR Temperature | 23 - 28 °C |
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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Dar Es Salaam, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, February is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 C).
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It was a pleasure journey! Emirates improved their services and I am glad that they are doing well.
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It was a pleasure journey! Emirates improved their services and I am glad that they are doing well.
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It was a pleasure journey! Emirates improved their services and I am glad that they are doing well.
Crew
Food
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Comfort
Entertainment
Overall
Reviews
It was a pleasure journey! Emirates improved their services and I am glad that they are doing well.
Dar es Salaam is often a stop-off point for people on international flights who are on their way to a safari holiday. However, if you book a flight to Dar es Salaam, there are some interesting attractions in the city itself, including the National Museum, the Makumbusho Village Museum, Mawazo contemporary art gallery and the Askari Monument. Dhow cruises to the island marine reserve of Bongoyo are deservedly popular. Travellers seeking an authentic taste of city life may want to check out the busy fish market, Kivukoni Front and Kariakoo Market. Oyster Bay, meanwhile, is an upmarket enclave of glamorous mansions and the location of Coco Beach, a good spot for a swim, drink or lunch.
The public transport system in Dar es Salaam is limited. Dalla-dallas are small minivans with specific routes. They’re cheap and fairly easy to use, but a little geographical knowledge of the city helps. Taxis are privately owned (there are no official taxis) and prices should always be agreed before travelling.
Caution should be exercised, especially in busy areas such as Kariakoo Market, against pickpockets and bag snatchers, as muggings are not an infrequent occurrence in the city. Visitors should always keep money and valuables secure and out of sight, avoiding quiet areas and walking alone at night.
Travellers can take a flight to Dar es Salaam by flying to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR), located about 7 miles (12 km) from the city centre. When hotel pick-ups are available, they may be the best way to get into the city. Otherwise, there are taxis, where the price should be negotiated beforehand, or city buses – bus stops can be found a five minute walk from the airport.
Dar es Salaam International Airport is also known as Julius Nyerere International Airport after Tanzania’s first president, and serves Tanzania’s largest city and capital Dar es Salaam.
While the airport is relatively small, a lot of travellers have reported that it is chaotic and disorganised, and the facilities on offer are very basic and often out of date. One complaint in particular is the lack of signage – it is difficult to know which gate you are meant to be at.
Standing in long lines at this airport should not come as a surprise, so make sure you’re dressed appropriately for the airport – Dar es Salaam is very hot, and the airport’s air-conditioning seldom works.
If you are flying into Dar es Salaam International, be sure to give yourself plenty of time to find your way around (and to get to the airport, as traffic in the area is also notoriously bad) – and try to avoid long layovers there, if possible.
A new terminal and taxiway are under development.