Cheap flights to Dar es Salaam

eDreams brings together every option for your trip to Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) in a single search. Browse airlines, flight times, layovers and prices side by side, and use the departure time or duration filters to zero in on the flight that works for you.

Most flights to Dar es Salaam arrive at Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR), the city's main airport.

Recently, the cheapest fare to Dar es Salaam booked through eDreams was £75. This figure is only a guide, though, since your own price will shift depending on when you travel and how early you book.

Among travellers heading to Dar es Salaam, Kenya Airways is the airline of choice.

Your ideal time to visit Dar es Salaam comes down to the kind of weather you enjoy. In Dar es Salaam, temperatures typically reach around 32ºC at the peak of summer and fall as low as 18ºC during the coldest spell. Knowing this in advance helps with choosing your travel dates, packing the right clothes and planning what to do while you're there.

• Typical highs: temperatures can reach around 32ºC in the hottest months
• Typical lows: temperatures can drop to about 18ºC in the coldest months
• Hottest month: February
• Coldest month: August
• Driest month: September
• Wettest month: April

IndiGo runs non-stop flights to Dar es Salaam, departing from the following cities:

• Mumbai flown by IndiGo
• Nairobi flown by Kenya Airways
• Johannesburg flown by Turkish Airlines

If you don't mind a stopover, you can also reach Dar es Salaam via Kenya Airways, among others. Some of the departure cities on these connecting routes include:

• London flown by Kenya Airways
• Birmingham flown by IndiGo
• London flown by Qatar Airways

Keep these quick checks in mind to cut the cost of your trip to Dar es Salaam:

• Flexible dates: look at a handful of departure days before settling on one. Shifting your trip by a day in either direction can sometimes bring the fare down noticeably.
• Nearby airports: it's worth comparing the alternatives. An airport a little further from Dar es Salaam can sometimes work out cheaper than flying into the main one.
• Baggage: check exactly what's included in each fare before you commit. Knowing your allowance upfront means no surprise costs when you reach the airport.

Before you fly, look into the entry requirements for Tanzania and allow plenty of time to get any documents sorted.

One more thing: booking a hotel alongside your flight unlocks exclusive discounts on your stay, and adding a hire car to the same booking can bring further savings when combined with your flights and accommodation.