Are direct flights from London to Dar es Salaam always the best option?

Direct flights usually offer convenience and save travel time, but they are not always the most budget-friendly choice. Flights with one or more layovers can often be less expensive. Weigh the trade-off between cost savings and travel duration when making your decision.

Can flexible travel dates help on London to Dar es Salaam flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can significantly impact flight prices. Flying on weekdays or during off-peak seasons often results in lower fares compared to weekends or popular holiday periods. Adjusting your departure or return by a few days may unlock better deals.

What extra costs should I check before booking London to Dar es Salaam flights?

Always review potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and in-flight meal expenses. Some airlines may also charge for printing boarding passes at the airport. Factor these into your total travel budget to avoid surprises.

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London to Dar es Salaam: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Dar es Salaam

Flights from London to Dar es Salaam cover a substantial distance of 7,508 km, classifying this as a long-haul journey. Right now, fares for this route typically range from $1131–$1455, with a median price of $1292. Current fares are above the typical level for this route, and there are no recent fares classified as a good price.

If you are looking for cheap flights from London to Dar es Salaam, the data indicates that January is typically the cheapest month to fly, with a median fare of $1003. Other more affordable options include November, where the median fare is $1102, and September, with a median fare of $1155.

When considering how long is the flight from London to Dar es Salaam, a typical journey, including connections, takes approximately 25h 25m. Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, as 0% of recent fares were non-stop. When connecting, the median number of stopovers is 2. Deals for this route are infrequent, so setting up a price alert can be beneficial.

How much is a round trip from London to Dar es Salaam

Regular price: £533 - £1,131

Prices for flights from London to Dar es Salaam are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from London to Dar es Salaam is typically between 533 GBP and 1131 GBP. The current lowest deal is 591 GBP with Ryanair for travel from Oct 14-Oct 26.

now £591

Low £533

High £1,131

The cheapest time to fly from London to Dar es Salaam

The cheapest month to fly from London to Dar es Salaam is January, with a median price of $1003. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $1714. Generally, prices are lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from £1,003

July

Most Expensive

Flights from £1,714

Jan

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from London to Dar es Salaam

Turkish Airlines

Ryanair

KLM

Ethiopian Airlines

Last-minute flights going from London to Dar es Salaam

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Dar es Salaam

London (STN) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

Ryanair

£648

£654

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Dar es Salaam

London (LHR) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

Egyptair

£766

£723

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

SEN - Dar es Salaam

London (SEN) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

easyJet UK

£617

£614

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

SEN - Dar es Salaam

London (SEN) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

easyJet UK

£611

£614

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

SEN - Dar es Salaam

London (SEN) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

easyJet UK

£772

£639

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

SEN - Dar es Salaam

London (SEN) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

easyJet UK

£628

£639

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from London to Dar es Salaam

7 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 13

£834 → £653

22%

6 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 8

£835 → £654

22%

7 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 9

£834 → £654

22%

8 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 13

£817 → £653

20%

Popular Airports to fly from London to Dar es Salaam

London - Dar es Salaam route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from LON to DAR are above the typical level at $1292.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in January for the best prices

Historically, January offers the lowest median prices at $1003 for LON to DAR.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights take 25h 25m

Flights from LON to DAR typically involve connections, with a median duration of 25h 25m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

There are no direct flights; 100% of flights from LON to DAR have 2+ stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ryanair offers deals from $591

Ryanair recently offered a deal for $591 from London Stansted to Julius Nyerere International.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are rare for this route

Deals for flights from LON to DAR are rare, appearing infrequently over 30 days.

London main airports to depart from

London Stansted (STN)

Cheapest

London Stansted offers the cheapest flights from London to Dar es Salaam, ideal for budget-conscious travelers.

📍 ~49 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£611

Gatwick (LGW)

Gatwick is a major London airport providing a convenient option for flights to Dar es Salaam.

📍 ~40 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£614

Heathrow (LHR)

Heathrow is a primary international hub, offering extensive flight options for your journey to Dar es Salaam.

📍 ~23 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£663

London City (LCY)

London City Airport provides a close-to-city departure point for flights to Dar es Salaam.

📍 ~13 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£741

London Southend (SEN)

London Southend is an alternative departure airport for travelers flying from London to Dar es Salaam.

📍 ~57 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£758

Luton (LTN)

Luton Airport is another option for departing from London on your trip to Dar es Salaam.

📍 ~44 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£669

Dar es Salaam main airports to arrive at

Julius Nyerere International (DAR)

Cheapest

Julius Nyerere International Airport is a convenient arrival point for flights from London to Dar es Salaam.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£518

Airports nearby Dar es Salaam used as alternative

Abeid Amani Karume International (ZNZ)

Abeid Amani Karume International (ZNZ) is a practical alternative due to its extreme proximity and high flight frequency.

📍 ~75 km from Dar es Salaam (requires a sea or air transfer from the mainland)

💸 Flights from ~£555

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From LGW

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Dec 28

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

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$4,194

$2,643

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Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From LGW

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Mar 25

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

91% AI deal score

$3,756

$2,649

Save $1,107

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From LGW

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Feb 01

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

91% AI deal score

$3,585

$2,649

Save $936

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From LGW

Elite

Feb 04

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

91% AI deal score

$3,671

$2,651

Save $1,020

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From LHR

Elite

Oct 08

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

91% AI deal score

$3,667

$2,683

Save $984

Egyptair

Business Class

From LGW

Elite

Jan 05

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

91% AI deal score

$3,780

$2,718

Save $1,062

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From LHR

Elite

Oct 14

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

91% AI deal score

$3,814

$2,718

Save $1,096

Egyptair

Business Class

From LGW

Elite

Oct 22

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

91% AI deal score

$3,979

$2,747

Save $1,232

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From LGW

Elite

Dec 29

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

91% AI deal score

$4,113

$2,811

Save $1,302

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From LHR

Elite

Nov 04

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

91% AI deal score

$2,513

$1,846

Save $667

KLM

Business Class

From LHR

Elite

Dec 07

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

91% AI deal score

$2,579

$1,847

Save $732

KLM

Business Class

From LHR

Elite

Dec 09

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

91% AI deal score

$2,579

$1,847

Save $732

KLM

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Dar es Salaam

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across different airlines and booking platforms can also help identify better deals. Sometimes, choosing flights with layovers instead of direct routes may offer savings.

Booking flights in advance often provides more options and potentially lower prices. However, prices can fluctuate, so monitoring fares over time may be beneficial. There isn't a single best time, as deals can appear unexpectedly.

Comparing flights from different airports in the London area can sometimes reveal more economical options. Similarly, checking if there are alternative airports near Dar es Salaam might also offer different price points. Always consider the additional travel time and cost to reach these airports.

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London to Dar es Salaam: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Dar es Salaam

How much is a round trip from London to Dar es Salaam

Regular price: £533 - £1,131

Prices for flights from London to Dar es Salaam are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from London to Dar es Salaam is typically between 533 GBP and 1131 GBP. The current lowest deal is 591 GBP with Ryanair for travel from Oct 14-Oct 26.

now £591

Low £533

High £1,131

The cheapest time to fly from London to Dar es Salaam

January

Cheapest

Flights from £1,003

July

Most Expensive

Flights from £1,714

Jan

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from London to Dar es Salaam

Turkish Airlines

Ryanair

KLM

Ethiopian Airlines

Last-minute flights going from London to Dar es Salaam

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Dar es Salaam

London (STN) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

Ryanair

£648

£654

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Dar es Salaam

London (LHR) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

Egyptair

£766

£723

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

SEN - Dar es Salaam

London (SEN) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

easyJet UK

£617

£614

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

SEN - Dar es Salaam

London (SEN) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

easyJet UK

£611

£614

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

SEN - Dar es Salaam

London (SEN) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

easyJet UK

£772

£639

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

SEN - Dar es Salaam

London (SEN) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

easyJet UK

£628

£639

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from London to Dar es Salaam

7 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 13

£834 → £653

22%

6 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 8

£835 → £654

22%

7 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 9

£834 → £654

22%

8 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 13

£817 → £653

20%

Popular Airports to fly from London to Dar es Salaam

London - Dar es Salaam route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from LON to DAR are above the typical level at $1292.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in January for the best prices

Historically, January offers the lowest median prices at $1003 for LON to DAR.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights take 25h 25m

Flights from LON to DAR typically involve connections, with a median duration of 25h 25m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

There are no direct flights; 100% of flights from LON to DAR have 2+ stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ryanair offers deals from $591

Ryanair recently offered a deal for $591 from London Stansted to Julius Nyerere International.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are rare for this route

Deals for flights from LON to DAR are rare, appearing infrequently over 30 days.

London main airports to depart from

London Stansted (STN)

Cheapest

London Stansted offers the cheapest flights from London to Dar es Salaam, ideal for budget-conscious travelers.

📍 ~49 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£611

Gatwick (LGW)

Gatwick is a major London airport providing a convenient option for flights to Dar es Salaam.

📍 ~40 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£614

Heathrow (LHR)

Heathrow is a primary international hub, offering extensive flight options for your journey to Dar es Salaam.

📍 ~23 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£663

London City (LCY)

London City Airport provides a close-to-city departure point for flights to Dar es Salaam.

📍 ~13 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£741

London Southend (SEN)

London Southend is an alternative departure airport for travelers flying from London to Dar es Salaam.

📍 ~57 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£758

Luton (LTN)

Luton Airport is another option for departing from London on your trip to Dar es Salaam.

📍 ~44 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£669

Dar es Salaam main airports to arrive at

Julius Nyerere International (DAR)

Cheapest

Julius Nyerere International Airport is a convenient arrival point for flights from London to Dar es Salaam.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£518

Airports nearby Dar es Salaam used as alternative

Abeid Amani Karume International (ZNZ)

Abeid Amani Karume International (ZNZ) is a practical alternative due to its extreme proximity and high flight frequency.

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

91% AI deal score

$2,579

$1,847

Save $732

KLM

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Dar es Salaam

Cheap Flights from London to Dar es Salaam

Today’s best flight deals from London to Dar es Salaam

London to Dar es Salaam: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Dar es Salaam

How much is a round trip from London to Dar es Salaam

The cheapest time to fly from London to Dar es Salaam

Direct flights from London to Dar es Salaam

Last-minute flights going from London to Dar es Salaam

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from London to Dar es Salaam

Popular Airports to fly from London to Dar es Salaam

London - Dar es Salaam route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in January for the best prices

Connecting flights take 25h 25m

Connecting flights are dominant

Ryanair offers deals from $591

Deals are rare for this route

London main airports to depart from

Dar es Salaam main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Dar es Salaam used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Dar es Salaam

Best Elite deals to Dar es Salaam

Dec 28

Mar 25

Feb 01

Feb 04

Oct 08

Jan 05

Oct 14

Oct 22

Dec 29

Nov 04

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Dec 09

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Dar es Salaam

How can I find cheap flights from London to Dar es Salaam?

When should I book flights from London to Dar es Salaam?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from London to Dar es Salaam?

Are direct flights from London to Dar es Salaam always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on London to Dar es Salaam flights?

What extra costs should I check before booking London to Dar es Salaam flights?

Related routes

More routes from London

Flights to Dar es Salaam from other cities

London to Dar es Salaam: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Dar es Salaam

How much is a round trip from London to Dar es Salaam

The cheapest time to fly from London to Dar es Salaam

Direct flights from London to Dar es Salaam

Last-minute flights going from London to Dar es Salaam

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from London to Dar es Salaam

Popular Airports to fly from London to Dar es Salaam

London - Dar es Salaam route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in January for the best prices

Connecting flights take 25h 25m

Connecting flights are dominant

Ryanair offers deals from $591

Deals are rare for this route

London main airports to depart from

Dar es Salaam main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Dar es Salaam used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Dar es Salaam

Best Elite deals to Dar es Salaam

Dec 28

Mar 25

Feb 01

Feb 04

Oct 08

Jan 05

Oct 14

Oct 22

Dec 29

Nov 04

Dec 07

Dec 09

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Dar es Salaam

How can I find cheap flights from London to Dar es Salaam?

When should I book flights from London to Dar es Salaam?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from London to Dar es Salaam?