Search Flights from Nairobi to Dar Es Salaam

Quick Flight Summary from Nairobi to Dar Es Salaam

  • Lowest recent price
    719 SAR
  • Direct flight duration 1 hour 30 min
  • Arrival airports DAR
  • Best days to book Monday, Sunday
  • Average over the last 30 days
    738 SAR

Cheapest flights from Nairobi to Dar Es Salaam

Best Price

Precision Air

Precision Air
30 Nov, Mon
Nairobi – Dar Es Salaam
9h 40m
1 stop
NBO–DAR

Precision Air

Precision Air
2 Nov, Mon
Nairobi – Dar Es Salaam
10h 30m
1 stop
NBO–DAR

Precision Air

Precision Air
25 Oct, Sun
Nairobi – Dar Es Salaam
23h 20m
1 stop
NBO–DAR
Cheapest Direct Flight

Precision Air

Precision Air
27 Oct, Tue
Nairobi – Dar Es Salaam
1h 30m
Non-stop
NBO–DAR

Last update: 23 October 2026 04:09

Estimated Prices for Nairobi to Dar Es Salaam Flights

Cheapest Day30 November Monday
Best Price
719 SAR
Average Price
738 SAR
790 SAR
719 SAR
722 SAR
25Sun
Oct
790 SAR
27Tue
720 SAR
02Mon
Nov
719 SAR
30Mon

Key Features of the Airlines

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Transportation to Airport from Nairobi City Center

Jomo Kenyatta Intl. Airport

You can reach the airport from Nairobi city center by taxi or the airport shuttle service that is provided by your hotel. There are the minibuses called 'matatu' and the buses for the passengers who prefer public transportation. Renting a car is another transportation alternative you can prefer. You should keep in mind that the traffic in the city is particularly dense during the day, and you should set out early no matter which means of transportation you prefer.

Bus

You can get on the bus number 34 departing from the city center to reach the airport. Ticket price only costs 50 KES and your journey takes about 40 minutes.

Hotel Shuttle Services

Hotel shuttle services offered by the hotels are one of the most comfortable transportation alternatives if you don’t want to lose time with renting a car because it is necessary to bargain with taxi drivers and means of public transportation are troublesome. If your hotel provides this service, you need to contact your hotel in advance and make a reservation to take advantage of this service.

Taxi

Taking a taxi is generally a frequently preferred transportation option in the city. However, you should remember that you need to bargain for taxi fare. If you are going to take a taxi to reach the airport, you can ask your hotel to help you with this, so you can travel by a trusted and safer taxi. You can reach the airport in about half an hour by taking a taxi.  

Matatu

In addition to the buses, matatu option is also available for those who prefer public transportation. You can reach the airport by these minibuses that are quite cheap, but you should keep in mind that you might have difficulty if you have lots of luggage because matatu minibuses are very crowded and the drivers usually drive fast and carelessly.

Rent a car

You can find the offices of many car rental companies in the city center. You need to drive straight through the A101 Mombasa road to reach the airport. If you are going to rent a car only to reach the airport, you can rent a car with a driver or you can rent a car from a company that has an office at the airport.

You should keep in mind that the traffic flows on the left side and the traffic rules are not very effective. You should also remember that the traffic is extremely heavy at certain times before deciding on the time you will leave.  

Transportation to Dar Es Salaam City Center from Airport

Julius Nyerere Intl. Airport

Dar Es Salaam, one of the largest cities of Tanzania from the East African countries, is located to the east of the country. This city, on the shores of Indian Ocean, is the largest city in Tanzania. Dar Es Salaam is one of the cities with great financial and political significance for both Tanzania and Africa.

If you want to travel to Tanzania, you need to use Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar Es Salaam. Julius Nyerere International Airport is the largest airport in the country and is the destination of all international flights to the country. More than 30 airline companies operate at Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar Es Salaam.

You can fly to more than 30 cities directly from Dar Es Salaam. This airport serves approximately 2 million passengers every year. The post office is serving the airport passengers, but Wi-Fi access is not yet available at the airport. It is possible to shop at terminals. Duty free shops, as well as many souvenir shops and pharmacies, serve at Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar Es Salaam.

Tanzanian Shilla is the currency; but you can shop with the dollar too. The journey from the airport to the city center takes 40 minutes by car. Flight from Istanbul to Dar Es Salaam is organized three days a week by Turkish Airlines. The flights are organized on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. It will suffice to have a passport valid for six months for entry into the country. You need a visa to enter the country. In order to obtain a visa you are first asked to fill out an information form. The visa fee is very reasonable... The country is reached in about 7 hours by plane. It is also worth remembering that the local time of the country is 60 minutes ahead of local time in Turkey.

Transfer Vehicles

Many hotels in Dar Es Salaam offer airport transfer service to their guests. You will need to contact your hotel and obtain detailed information beforehand.

Taxi

You can use the taxi to transport you from the airport to the city. The airport shuttle offers passengers access to all parts of the city. Taxi transportation can be a bit expensive in this city. For this reason walking in short distances is the best alternative. You can choose to use a taxi to get to the far end. Before getting on the taxi, it is advised to negotiate the price because there are no taximeters in the cars.

Bus

You can reach the city center by bus from Julius Nyerere International Airport. Bus stops are located 500 meters from the terminal. The buses serve 24 hours a day. Transportation to the city center takes about 40 minutes.

Car Rental

If you want to go to the city center from Julius Nyerere International Airport by private car, you can rent a car. You can rent a car through Tanzania Rent a Car and Avis before leaving the airport. For alternative car rental companies, you can check out the options in the city center.

Dar Es Salaam Weather

5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature

Today
Friday
23 Oct
Clear
33°24°
Saturday
24 Oct
Clear
32°24°
Sunday
25 Oct
Clear
31°24°
Monday
26 Oct
Clear
31°25°
Tuesday
27 Oct
Clear
33°24°

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Frequently Asked Questions

When you search for Nairobi-Dar Es Salaam flights, Wingie directly gathers and compares instant data from all airlines. You can see all Nairobi-Dar Es Salaam flights together for the date you are looking for and choose the most suitable flight.
For Nairobi-Dar Es Salaam flights, you can use Jomo Kenyatta Intl. Airport, Wilson Airport as departure airport, and Julius Nyerere Intl. Airport for arrival.
The flight distance between Nairobi-Dar Es Salaam is 673 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 1 hour 20 minutes.
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Nairobi-Dar Es Salaam flights is Friday.
Precision Air organizes direct flights between Nairobi-Dar Es Salaam.
On this route, low-cost airlines typically offer fares that include only cabin and hand baggage. Full-service airlines may include baggage and refreshment fees in the base price. The best option varies according to baggage needs. Based on current data, the lowest fare on this route with Precision Air starts from approximately 614 SAR.
AirlinePriceStandard inclusions
Air Tanzania
678 SAR
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Precision Air
614 SAR
Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / Partial Refund (up to 48 hours) / 1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 23 kg checked baggage

Last update: 17.10.2026

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