How far do most flights from Dar es Salaam go?

Flights from Dar es Salaam typically cover a range of distances. Across the trailing 90 days, the majority of flights, about 62%, were long-haul journeys. Medium-haul flights accounted for 22% of the routes, while short-haul flights made up 16% of the departures. This indicates a historical prevalence of longer-distance travel from this origin.

Where are the cheapest international flights from Dar es Salaam?

Historically, when looking for international flights from Dar es Salaam, some destinations offer more competitive median prices. For instance, flights to Entebbe, Uganda, typically have a median price of $254. Kisumu, Kenya, averages around $285, while Chimbote, Peru, has a median price of $291. Bloemfontein, South Africa, is another option, with a median price of $314, based on data from the trailing 90 days.

When are flights from Dar es Salaam at their lowest price?

Historically, January has been the cheapest month to fly from Dar es Salaam, with an average price of $696. This represents a savings of approximately 21% compared to the annual median average price of $877. February is typically the second cheapest month, with an average flight price of $769. These trends are based on historical pricing data.

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Flights from Dar es Salaam: Overview

Insights for flights from Dar es Salaam

Most recent fares from Dar es Salaam, over the last 90 days, are for destinations within Tanzania, accounting for 29% of the total. Following this, Kenya represents 11% of recent fares, and South Africa accounts for 9%. Overall, you can find flights to 382 unique cities from Dar es Salaam, offering a wide array of choices for travelers.

The cheapest flights from Dar es Salaam right now start at $56 to Zanzibar, Tanzania. Other economical options include fares to Arusha, Tanzania for $124, and flights to Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania for $130. These prices reflect recent observations and can provide a starting point for finding cheap flights from Dar es Salaam.

The route mix from Dar es Salaam shows a significant leaning towards longer journeys, with 62% of routes being long-haul. Medium-haul flights make up 22% of the routes, while short-haul trips account for 16%. This indicates that a majority of the flights from Dar es Salaam are for international, long-distance travel.

For travelers seeking direct flights from Dar es Salaam, 16.2% of recent fares are non-stop. This suggests that connecting flights are more common when departing from Dar es Salaam. The most frequently discounted destination from Dar es Salaam over the last 90 days is Zanzibar, Tanzania. Other popular routes include flights to London, United Kingdom, and Johannesburg, South Africa, which also appear often in recent fare observations.

Most popular airlines from Dar es Salaam

Precision Air

Air Tanzania

Kenya Airways

Ethiopian Airlines

Rwandair Express

Emirates Airlines

Qatar Airways

KLM

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Tue, Sep 15

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DAR - Bangkok

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Bangkok (BKK)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,104

$710

One-way

Sun, Sep 13

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Seoul

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Seoul (ICN)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,631

$939

One-way

Thu, Sep 10

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Dubai

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Dubai (DXB)

Flydubai

$964

$520

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Porto

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Porto (OPO)

Swiss International Air Lines, Precision Air

$1,326

$907

One-way

Fri, Sep 11

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Dublin

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Dublin (DUB)

Egyptair

$1,415

$956

One-way

Sun, Sep 13

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Manchester

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Manchester (MAN)

Régional

$1,162

$796

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Dar es Salaam

Kolkata

TOP

India • Sep 2026

from

$618

Seoul

TOP

South Korea • Dec 2026

from

$1,022

Amsterdam

TOP

Netherlands • Sep 2026

from

$626

Beirut

TOP

Lebanon • Oct 2026

from

$647

Athens

TOP

Greece • Sep 2026

from

$737

Bangkok

TOP

Thailand • Sep 2026

from

$787

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Dar es Salaam

-38%

DAR - Ottawa

$2,163 → $1,341

-29%

DAR - San Angelo

$2,302 → $1,631

-50%

DAR - Amsterdam

$1,262 → $626

-29%

DAR - Wichita

$2,162 → $1,533

Popular Airports from Dar es Salaam

Dar es Salaam airport insights

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Sat - Wed - Sun

The lowest fares from Dar es Salaam are often found on Saturday, Wednesday, and Sunday.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$27 direct / ~$56 roundtrip

The cheapest fares from Dar es Salaam are on short-haul routes within Tanzania, such as to Zanzibar.

✈️ Airlines to watch

Precision Air, Air Tanzania, Uganda Airlines

Regional and full-service carriers offer the most routes from Dar es Salaam.

⏱️ Best time to book

8+ months in advance

Booking 8+ months ahead often secures better deals from Dar es Salaam.

📅 Cheapest travel period

Feb - Mar, Jan

Flights from Dar es Salaam tend to be cheaper in February, March, and January.

🎯 Booking tip

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Flights from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar start at $27.

Dar es Salaam main airports to depart from

Julius Nyerere International (DAR)

Cheapest

Julius Nyerere International Airport is ideal for travelers flying from Dar es Salaam.

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

💸 Flights from ~$54

Airports nearby Dar es Salaam used as alternative

Abeid Amani Karume International (ZNZ)

Cheapest

Zanzibar (ZNZ) is a practical alternative due to its extreme proximity and high flight frequency.

📍 ~63 km from Dar es Salaam (reachable by ferry or short flight)

💸 Flights from ~$55

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Booking Flights from Dar es Salaam: Frequently Asked Questions

Historically, several destinations from Dar es Salaam have offered median prices under $200. For example, flights to Zanzibar typically cost around $45, while Mount Kilimanjaro averages $78. Other affordable options include Arusha at a median price of $126 and Mtwara at $131. These prices reflect trends observed across the trailing quarter.

Dar es Salaam is historically connected to a wide range of destinations. Across the trailing 90 days, there were typically 382 unique cities accessible from Dar es Salaam. These connections spanned 72 different countries. A significant portion of these flights, about 29%, were to destinations within Tanzania, with Kenya accounting for 11% and South Africa for 9% of the routes.

Historically, some of the most frequently served destinations from Dar es Salaam include Zanzibar, London, and Johannesburg. These cities consistently appear among the top flight routes. This trend has been observed across the trailing 90 days, indicating their sustained popularity for travelers departing from Dar es Salaam.

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Most popular airlines from Dar es Salaam

Precision Air

Air Tanzania

Kenya Airways

Ethiopian Airlines

Rwandair Express

Emirates Airlines

Qatar Airways

KLM

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DAR - Bangkok

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Bangkok (BKK)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,104

$710

One-way

Sun, Sep 13

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Seoul

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Seoul (ICN)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,631

$939

One-way

Thu, Sep 10

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Dubai

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Dubai (DXB)

Flydubai

$964

$520

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Porto

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Porto (OPO)

Swiss International Air Lines, Precision Air

$1,326

$907

One-way

Fri, Sep 11

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Dublin

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Dublin (DUB)

Egyptair

$1,415

$956

One-way

Sun, Sep 13

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Manchester

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Manchester (MAN)

Régional

$1,162

$796

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Dar es Salaam

Kolkata

TOP

India • Sep 2026

from

$618

Seoul

TOP

South Korea • Dec 2026

from

$1,022

Amsterdam

TOP

Netherlands • Sep 2026

from

$626

Beirut

TOP

Lebanon • Oct 2026

from

$647

Athens

TOP

Greece • Sep 2026

from

$737

Bangkok

TOP

Thailand • Sep 2026

from

$787

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Dar es Salaam

-38%

DAR - Ottawa

$2,163 → $1,341

-29%

DAR - San Angelo

$2,302 → $1,631

-50%

DAR - Amsterdam

$1,262 → $626

-29%

DAR - Wichita

$2,162 → $1,533

Popular Airports from Dar es Salaam

Dar es Salaam airport insights

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Sat - Wed - Sun

The lowest fares from Dar es Salaam are often found on Saturday, Wednesday, and Sunday.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$27 direct / ~$56 roundtrip

The cheapest fares from Dar es Salaam are on short-haul routes within Tanzania, such as to Zanzibar.

✈️ Airlines to watch

Precision Air, Air Tanzania, Uganda Airlines

Regional and full-service carriers offer the most routes from Dar es Salaam.

⏱️ Best time to book

8+ months in advance

Booking 8+ months ahead often secures better deals from Dar es Salaam.

📅 Cheapest travel period

Feb - Mar, Jan

Flights from Dar es Salaam tend to be cheaper in February, March, and January.

🎯 Booking tip

Watch fares to Zanzibar

Flights from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar start at $27.

Dar es Salaam main airports to depart from

Julius Nyerere International (DAR)

Cheapest

Julius Nyerere International Airport is ideal for travelers flying from Dar es Salaam.

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

💸 Flights from ~$54

Airports nearby Dar es Salaam used as alternative

Abeid Amani Karume International (ZNZ)

Cheapest

Zanzibar (ZNZ) is a practical alternative due to its extreme proximity and high flight frequency.

Spain • Oct 2026

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Sat - Wed - Sun

From ~$27 direct / ~$56 roundtrip

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8+ months in advance

Feb - Mar, Jan

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From ~$27 direct / ~$56 roundtrip

Precision Air, Air Tanzania, Uganda Airlines

8+ months in advance

Feb - Mar, Jan

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Where are the cheapest international flights from Dar es Salaam?

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