Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Dar es Salaam to Nairobi?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Dar es Salaam and Nairobi takes around 1.6 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Dar es Salaam and Nairobi?

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The flight distance between Dar es Salaam and Nairobi is 668 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Dar es Salaam and Nairobi?

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Several carriers operate flights between Dar es Salaam and Nairobi. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Precision Air, Air Tanzania, Kenya Airways.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Dar es Salaam?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Dar es Salaam and Entebbe, London, Mount Kilimanjaro, Arusha, Zanzibar, Johannesburg, Mwanza, Mombasa, Cape Town, Christchurch, Mbeya, Dodoma, Sydney, Dubai, Ho Chi Minh City, Ahmedabad, Windhoek, Jakarta, Vancouver, Chennai.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Nairobi?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Nairobi and Mombasa, London, Malindi, Kisumu, Ukunda, Entebbe, Eldoret, Singapore, Lamu, Addis Ababa, Johannesburg, Juba, Kigali, New Delhi, Zanzibar, Bangkok, Durban, Dubai, Paris, Port Elizabeth.

Question 6

What airports are near Dar es Salaam?

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The main airport in Dar es Salaam is Julius Nyerere International. It is also served by Julius Nyerere International.

Question 7

What airports are near Nairobi?

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The main airport in Nairobi is Jomo Kenyatta International. It is also served by Arusha, Nanyuki, Amboseli.

Question 8

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Dar es Salaam and Nairobi?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Dar es Salaam and Nairobi thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Dar es Salaam and Nairobi can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 9

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 10

Which airlines fly between Dar es Salaam and Nairobi?

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Currently, you can fly between Dar es Salaam and Nairobi with Safarilink Aviation, Kenya Airways, Precision Air, Air Tanzania, Qatar Airways.

Question 11

When's the best time to travel between Dar es Salaam and Nairobi?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Dar es Salaam and Nairobi, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 12

What flights operate between Dar es Salaam and Nairobi?

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Traveling between Dar es Salaam and Nairobi, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 13

How many airports are there near Dar es Salaam?

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There are a number of airports in and around Dar es Salaam. The main one is Julius Nyerere International and other nearby airports include Julius Nyerere International

Question 14

How many airports are there near Nairobi?

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There are a number of airports in and around Nairobi. The main one is Jomo Kenyatta International and other nearby airports include Arusha, Nanyuki, Amboseli.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Dar es Salaam and Nairobi depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Dar es Salaam, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Dar es Salaam and Nairobi arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Nairobi, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 17

What time do flights between Dar es Salaam and Nairobi depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Dar es Salaam, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 18

What time do flights between Dar es Salaam and Nairobi arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Nairobi, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£117
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£117
Cheapest round-trip	£221
Average round-trip	£225
Nonstop flights in November	£117 – £264

Airline	Mon 20.11	Tue 21.11	Wed 22.11	Thu 23.11	Fri 24.11	Sat 25.11	Sun 26.11
Kenya Airways	5	2	1	2	1	3	1
Precision Air	2	2	2	3	2	2	---
Air Tanzania	2	---	1	2	2	1	---

Airline	Mon 27.11	Tue 28.11	Wed 29.11	Thu 30.11	Fri 01.12	Sat 02.12	Sun 03.12
Kenya Airways	6	5	2	2	3	3	3
Precision Air	1	3	3	6	3	3	4
Air Tanzania	2	1	1	2	2	2	2

Airline	Mon 04.12	Tue 05.12	Wed 06.12	Thu 07.12	Fri 08.12	Sat 09.12	Sun 10.12
Kenya Airways	4	3	3	3	2	5	4
Precision Air	3	3	2	2	1	1	2
Air Tanzania	2	2	1	2	2	2	2

Airline	Mon 11.12	Tue 12.12	Wed 13.12	Thu 14.12	Fri 15.12	Sat 16.12	Sun 17.12
Kenya Airways	4	3	3	3	3	4	4
Precision Air	1	1	2	2	3	1	1
Air Tanzania	2	2	1	2	2	2	2

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Flights starting at £114. Choose between Safarilink Aviation, Kenya Airways, or Precision Air to find the best price.

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
Safarilink Aviation	XLK	F2	Yes	No
Kenya Airways	KQA	KQ	Yes	No
Precision Air	PRF	PW	Yes	0 0
Air Tanzania	ATC	TC	Yes	0 0
Qatar Airways	QTR	QR	Yes	0 0

Visa requirements	Visa is not required
Forms and documents	Recommended proof of COVID-19 vaccination for Tanzania Mandatory health surveillance form for Zanzibar
Additional information	Mandatory health screening on arrival Masks are recommended in public