London to Dar es Salaam flights

How long is the flight from London to Dar es Salaam?

There are no direct flights from London to Dar es Salaam. All trips will involve at least one stopover, so total journey time can range from 12 to 19 hours.

What are the most common stopovers?

There is a wide range of stopover options on a flight between London and Dar es Salaam, with most tickets connecting in the Middle East. Common stopover cities are Istanbul, Cairo, Dubai, Nairobi, or Addis Ababa.

What documentation do I need to fly to Dar es Salaam from London?

All British passport holders need a visa to enter Tanzania. You can get a single-trip visitor visa at the airport on arrival, or apply for an eVisa online. This also applies to many other nationalities, including EU countries.

Is there a time change from London to Dar es Salaam?

Tanzania is in the East Africa Time zone, three hours ahead of UK time.

As all flights to Dar es Salaam will involve a stopover, this allows for a wide choice of airlines. Some of your options include:

• Egyptair – Egypt's largest airline, with flights connecting through Cairo.
• Turkish Airlines, connections through Istanbul.
• Emirates, large Dubai-based airline.
• Kenya Airways, Kenya's flag carrier airline, with flights through Nairobi.
• South African Airways, offering connections via Johannesburg.

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• July and August are peak of the dry season in Tanzania, and a popular time for holidaymakers wishing to enjoy the city's beaches.
• March is the cheapest time to go, as this is the peak of wet season. With temperatures still around 26°C on average, it's a great time to grab a bargain.
• October is the peak wildlife month, ideal for those planning a safari trip.

For international flights between the UK and Tanzania, departures happen from two of London's major airports, London Heathrow (LHR) and London Gatwick (LGW).

Useful information about London Heathrow Airport

Heathrow Airport is 15 miles west of central London. It's the UK's busiest and biggest airport, with both international and domestic flights departing from four passenger terminals.

How to get to Heathrow airport:

• By Underground – Piccadilly Line (dark blue) serves 2 Heathrow stations 24 hours a day. 50 minutes from central London.
• By train – Heathrow Express service from London Paddington every 15 minutes. Journey time 15 minutes.
• Taxi – around 45 minutes from central London. Longer at peak times, depending on traffic.

Services: large range of shopping, bar and eating options in each terminal. Free Wi-Fi, foreign currency exchange, phone and laptop charging, showers, and children's play area.

Useful information about London Gatwick Airport

Gatwick Airport is in Crawley, West Sussex. It is 30 miles south of the city centre.

How to get to the airport:

• By train – Gatwick Express train service from London Victoria station. Journey time 30 minutes.
• By bus – A3 airport express shuttle buses from Victoria coach station, 24 hours a day.
• By car – Gatwick is just off the M23 motorway. Follow signs from the M25. Short and long-stay parking on site.

Services: a choice of restaurants, bars, and shops, 90 minutes free Wi-Fi, children's play area, showers, foreign currency exchange, and airport lounges.

Dar es Salaam has one main airport, Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR), serving international, regional, and domestic flights.

Useful information about Julius Nyerere International Airport

Julius Nyerere International Airport is 8 miles south-west of Dar es Salaam's city centre.

How to get into the city from the airport:

• By taxi – taxis are plentiful and wait outside the terminal. Taxis are not metered, so agree on a fee before setting off.
• By car – Range of car rental options at the airport. Journey time into city around 25 minutes.
• By bus – bus stop is half a mile from the terminal building. Catch a bus heading for Kisutu, the downtown district of Dar Es Salaam.

Services: souvenir shops, cafes, fast food options, duty free, Wi-Fi, prayer hall, air-conditioned lounge.

• Sunbathe, snorkel, and swim at Mbudya and Bongcoyo Islands.
• Haggle for souvenirs at the Mwenge woodcarvers' market.
• Try delicious local Tanzanian food, with influences from Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.
• Find out about the country's history at the National Museum of Tanzania.
• Take a trip out to the Serengeti nature reserve.