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Cheapest time to fly from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the end of January. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration1 h and 10 mFlights between Nairobi and Dar es Salaam take, on average, 1 h and 10 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£166Cheapest price for a flight between Nairobi and Dar es Salaam found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportJomo Kenyatta International AirportWhen flying from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam

Destination airportJulius Nyerere International AirportFor the route from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam

Airlines flying this routeKenya Airways, World Ticket LtdAirline(s) with flights between Nairobi to Dar es Salaam

One-way average Price£195The average price for a flight Nairobi - Dar es Salaam at Opodo is £195, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookDecemberAccording to real data December is the most popular time to book a flight to Dar es Salaam when departing from Nairobi

Airlines that fly from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam

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Last checked on Fri 06/11

Distance: 420 mi

Nairobi airports

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)How far from city centre: 10 mi

Dar es Salaam airports

Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)How far from city centre: 7 mi

Book your Nairobi to Dar es Salaam flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £166, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam takes roughly 1 h and 20 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Nairobi–Dar es Salaam route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

Departure airport: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Arrival airport: Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)

The weather in Dar es Salaam

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Dar es Salaam, temperatures average around 32ºC in the warmest months and roughly 18ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

Highs: up to 32ºC
Lows: down to 18ºC
Hottest month: February
Coldest month: August
Driest month: September
Wettest month: April

Tips for cheaper flights from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam:

Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Dar es Salaam. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam?

When you fly from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam the average price is £195. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam is 166 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam?

The most popular months to book a flight from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam are December, June and April, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam?

The best time of the year to go to Dar es Salaam when flying from Nairobi depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, December is the top 1º month to fly to Dar es Salaam from Nairobi in terms of searches from our customer, followed by October and June. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, May, March and April are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Nairobi - Dar es Salaam.

How long does the flight take to go from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam?

The total flight time between Nairobi and Dar es Salaam is of around 1 h and 10 m on average, considering an average distance of 419.52 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How is the weather in Dar es Salaam compared to Nairobi?

While in Nairobi temperatures can reach an average of 19º ºC in summer, Dar es Salaam can experience temperatures up to 28º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 24º ºC in Dar es Salaam, compared to the 16º ºC average in Nairobi.

Which airports have flights between Nairobi and Dar es Salaam?

The main airport route flying between Nairobi and Dar es Salaam is: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Julius Nyerere International Airport(DAR). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam are:

Kenya Airways.
Skyward Express.
Naysa.

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