Cheap flights to Dar es Salaam
The main aviation hub serving this region is Julius Nyerere International Airport, located just 12 kilometers from the city center. The air network covers many destinations, with the largest number of flights arriving from Zanzibar City (251 flights per week), Nairobi (142 flights), and Mwanza (78 flights). In total, Dar es Salaam is connected by regular service to 15 key cities, providing convenient logistics for travelers.
Flights to Tanzania's largest city are operated by 23 airlines, offering passengers various options in terms of cost and comfort. Carriers such as Air Tanzania, Flex Flight APS, and Precisionair play a leading role in the air connection. Below on the page, you will find cards for popular departure cities with a search form to help you quickly find a suitable flight and plan your trip to Tanzania.
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Flight insights to Dar es Salaam
Data-driven trends for direct flights to Dar es Salaam — how often airlines fly, where passengers come from, and typical fares and flight times.
Most frequent departure cities
The most frequent direct routes to Dar es Salaam come from Zanzibar City, Nairobi and Mwanza. Zanzibar City leads with around 251 flights a week.
- Zanzibar City251 flights/week
- Nairobi142 flights/week
- Mwanza78 flights/week
- Addis Ababa42 flights/week
- Johannesburg41 flights/week
Top departure countries
Most direct flights to Dar es Salaam depart from Tanzania, Kenya and Ethiopia. Tanzania alone accounts for about 52% of all direct routes.
- Tanzaniaavg $136
- Kenyaavg $121
- Ethiopiaavg $358
- South Africaavg $281
- United Arab Emiratesavg $269
Direct routes & fares
Popular non-stop routes to Dar es Salaam range from Zanzibar City at $28 to Addis Ababa at $358 — a quick way to compare direct-flight fares.
- Zanzibar Cityfrom $28
- Nairobifrom $121
- Mwanzafrom $102
- Addis Ababafrom $358
- Johannesburgfrom $228
Cheapest departure cities
The cheapest places to fly to Dar es Salaam from right now are Zanzibar City from $28, Mtwara from $60 and Kilimanjaro from $92.
- Zanzibar Cityfrom $28
- Mtwarafrom $60
- Kilimanjarofrom $92
- Arushafrom $97
- Mbeyafrom $100
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MauritiusFrequently asked questions
- How many cities have flights to Dar es Salaam?
- Regular air service to Dar es Salaam is available from 15 major cities. The route network includes both domestic flights within Tanzania and international routes from the largest aviation hubs in Africa and the Middle East.
- Which cities have the most frequent flights to Dar es Salaam?
- The highest number of flights per week is recorded from Zanzibar (251 flights), Nairobi (142 flights), and Mwanza (78 flights). Routes from Addis Ababa and Johannesburg are also popular.
- How many airlines fly to Dar es Salaam?
- A total of 23 airlines operate flights to this destination. Among the largest carriers are Air Tanzania, Flex Flight APS, and Precisionair, which provide the highest frequency of departures.
- Which airports serve flights to Dar es Salaam?
- The city's main international airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR). It is located 12 kilometers from the center of Dar es Salaam and handles all types of aircraft.
- How to find cheap flights to Dar es Salaam?
- To find the best deals, it is recommended to book tickets in advance and consider connecting flight options through major hub airports. It is also worth looking at flights from local airlines listed in the carrier section below on this page.