Key facts about the city and the routes found in recent fare data.
Country
Tanzania
City IATA code
DAR
Airports in fare data
1
Population
7,461,000
Time zone
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Cities with direct flights
13
Airlines in fare data
55
Compare up to ten of the lowest recent fares to Dar Es Salaam, for domestic and international routes.
Prices are based on searches made by real travelers during the last 48 hours and are not a public offer.
Current data shows direct routes to Dar Es Salaam from 10 cities: Zanzibar, Pemba, Mwanza, Arusha, Iringa, Tabora, Mumbai, Mbeya, Mombasa, and Kigoma. A complete timetable is available for 2 of 10 routes; observed offer dates are shown for the others. One route offers a choice of several airlines.
Flight days and minimum fares are enriched with cached route data when available. Otherwise, we show the currently observed offers.
All airlines serving Zanzibar — Dar Es Salaam operate daily direct flights: HOP!, Precision Air, and Auric Air Services Limited fly every day.
Recent searches found direct offers from Pemba to Dar Es Salaam with these airlines: Auric Air Services Limited. The listed days come from observed fares rather than a complete timetable.
Recent searches found direct offers from Mwanza to Dar Es Salaam with these airlines: HOP!. The listed days come from observed fares rather than a complete timetable.
The only airline operating direct flights from Arusha to Dar Es Salaam is Precision Air. Flights operate on Sunday, Monday, Friday, and Saturday.
Recent searches found direct offers from Iringa to Dar Es Salaam with these airlines: Auric Air Services Limited. The listed days come from observed fares rather than a complete timetable.
Recent searches found direct offers from Tabora to Dar Es Salaam with these airlines: Air Tanzania. The listed days come from observed fares rather than a complete timetable.
Recent searches found direct offers from Mumbai to Dar Es Salaam with these airlines: IndiGo. The listed days come from observed fares rather than a complete timetable.
Recent searches found direct offers from Mbeya to Dar Es Salaam with these airlines: Air Tanzania. The listed days come from observed fares rather than a complete timetable.
Recent searches found direct offers from Mombasa to Dar Es Salaam with these airlines: Skyward Express. The listed days come from observed fares rather than a complete timetable.
Recent searches found direct offers from Kigoma to Dar Es Salaam with these airlines: Air Tanzania. The listed days come from observed fares rather than a complete timetable.
Compare cached monthly fares to Dar Es Salaam for 10 departure cities over the next year. Routes without saved price data are not shown.
The chart shows the saved monthly price trend from Zanzibar to Dar Es Salaam. Open the route page for full flight details.
Tickets from Zanzibar to Dar Es Salaam are getting more expensive each month. From October 2026 to August 2027, the increase reached 206%, with prices now at $78. It's unlikely to get cheaper than the current level.
The most significant price increase was from January 2027 to August 2027 — up 205%. The best time to fly is October 2026–November 2026, when the average price is $26. In May 2027–August 2027, tickets cost around $57.
Given the rising prices, it's best not to delay your purchase. Flying in October 2026–November 2026 can save you up to 54% compared to the most expensive months.
Price variation across months on this route is 46.8%. Your choice of departure month significantly affects the total flight cost.
The chart shows the saved monthly price trend from Pemba to Dar Es Salaam. Open the route page for full flight details.
The chart shows the saved monthly price trend from Mwanza to Dar Es Salaam. Open the route page for full flight details.
The chart shows the saved monthly price trend from Arusha to Dar Es Salaam. Open the route page for full flight details.
Flight prices from Arusha to Dar Es Salaam barely change from month to month. You can comfortably choose any convenient dates — there won't be a significant overpayment.
There is a slight difference: it's a bit cheaper in February 2027–May 2027 (averaging $119) and slightly more in November 2026–January 2027 ($121). But overall, the difference is small.
On this route, you don't need to target specific months — prices are stable. The difference between the cheapest and most expensive period is only 2%. Book whenever it's convenient.
Monthly price variation is just 0.9%. Ticket costs on this route are among the most predictable.
The chart shows the saved monthly price trend from Iringa to Dar Es Salaam. Open the route page for full flight details.
The chart shows the saved monthly price trend from Tabora to Dar Es Salaam. Open the route page for full flight details.
The chart shows the saved monthly price trend from Mumbai to Dar Es Salaam. Open the route page for full flight details.
On the Mumbai — Dar Es Salaam route, prices first decline, hit a low, then start rising again. The middle of the period creates a price window — the best time to book.
Prices fall from November 2026 to January 2027 (22%), then rise from October 2026 to November 2026 (+7%). The best period is December 2026–January 2027 ($210), the most expensive is October 2026–November 2026 ($263).
The best time to buy is December 2026–January 2027, when prices are at their lowest. This can save you up to 20% compared to the expensive months (October 2026–November 2026).
Monthly price variation is 11.6%. On this route, your departure date noticeably affects the cost, and choosing wisely can lead to real savings.
The chart shows the saved monthly price trend from Mbeya to Dar Es Salaam. Open the route page for full flight details.
The chart shows the saved monthly price trend from Mombasa to Dar Es Salaam. Open the route page for full flight details.
On the Mombasa — Dar Es Salaam route, ticket prices are stable. Whichever month you choose, the difference will be minimal.
There is a slight difference: it's a bit cheaper in October 2026–November 2026 (averaging $193) and slightly more in November 2026–February 2027 ($208). But overall, the difference is small.
On this route, you don't need to target specific months — prices are stable. The difference between the cheapest and most expensive period is only 7%. Book whenever it's convenient.
Monthly price variation is just 7.3%. Ticket costs on this route are among the most predictable.
The chart shows the saved monthly price trend from Kigoma to Dar Es Salaam. Open the route page for full flight details.
Airports in Dar Es Salaam provide convenient connections to other regions and countries. Below you can find details about their location, facilities, and transport options to choose the best airport for arriving in or departing from Dar Es Salaam.
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Concise answers based on city details and fares found in recent searches.
The lowest recent price in our data is $23. The live price may change when you search.
Recent fare data contains 1 destination airport codes for Dar Es Salaam. The airport section above has detailed information.
Recent offers include direct flights from 13 cities operated by 7 airlines. Availability depends on the date.
They come from searches made by real travelers during the last 48 hours. Treat them as a guide: the final price is confirmed by a new search.
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