Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Dar es Salaam and Nairobi takes around 1.9 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?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar, Dubai, Johannesburg, Harare, Mount Kilimanjaro, Cape Town, Entebbe, Livingstone, Kigali, Kuala Lumpur, Kigoma, Arusha, Lusaka, Addis Ababa, Mogadishu, Bukoba, Istanbul, Ndola, Mwanza, Mumbai.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Nairobi?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Nairobi and London, Mombasa, Malindi, Kisumu, Eldoret, Ukunda, Manchester, Johannesburg, Entebbe, Zanzibar, Cape Town, Lamu, Perth, Belfast, Kuala Lumpur, Kigali, Lusaka, Mogadishu, Addis Ababa, Melbourne.

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

Which airlines fly between Dar es Salaam and Nairobi?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

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 10

What flights operate between Dar es Salaam and Nairobi?

Accepted Answer

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 11

How many airports are there near Dar es Salaam?

Accepted Answer

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 12

How many airports are there near Nairobi?

Accepted Answer

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 13

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 14

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 15

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 16

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	£140
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£279
Cheapest round-trip	£277
Average round-trip	£297
Nonstop flights in September	£140 – £231

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Kenya Bus Service (Route 34)	45-90 min	KES 100 – KES 150; approximately $0.75–1.15 USD	every 20–30 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Matatu (shared minibus)	40-80 min	KES 80 – KES 150; approximately $0.60–1.15 USD	frequent during daytime (traffic dependent)	local experience
Taxi (metered/negotiated)	30-60 min	KES 2,000 – KES 3,500; approximately $15–27 USD; negotiate before departure	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	convenience with luggage
Uber/Bolt	30-60 min	KES 1,200 – KES 2,500; approximately $9–19 USD; surge pricing may apply	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	app-based convenience
Private transfer (pre-booked)	30-60 min	KES 3,500 – KES 6,000; approximately $27–46 USD; fixed rate	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	business travelers

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Taxi	15-40 min	KES 800 – KES 1,500; approximately $6–12 USD	on-demand (traffic dependent)	domestic flight connections
Uber/Bolt	15-40 min	KES 500 – KES 1,200; approximately $4–9 USD	on-demand (traffic dependent)	quick city access

Airline	Mon 31.08	Tue 01.09	Wed 02.09	Thu 03.09	Fri 04.09	Sat 05.09	Sun 06.09
Air Tanzania	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Precision Air	---	---	---	---	2	3	2
Kenya Airways	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Skyward Express Limited	---	---	---	---	1	1	1
Weekly flights: 10 total	Daily flights: 1.43 average	Most flights: Saturday 3 flights

Airline	Mon 07.09	Tue 08.09	Wed 09.09	Thu 10.09	Fri 11.09	Sat 12.09	Sun 13.09
Air Tanzania	---	2	1	3	3	2	1
Precision Air	2	3	3	3	3	2	3
Kenya Airways	1	1	1	1	1	2	---
Skyward Express Limited	1	---	---	1	1	1	1
Weekly flights: 43 total	Daily flights: 6.14 average	Most flights: Thursday 3 flights

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Safarilink Aviation	XLK	F2	Yes
Precision Air	PRF	PW	Yes
Kenya Airways	KQA	KQ	No
Air Tanzania	ATC	TC	Yes
Coastal Aviation	CSV	CQ	Yes

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	26°C	14°C
February	27°C	15°C
March	27°C	15°C
April	24°C	15°C
May	23°C	14°C
June	22°C	13°C
July	23°C	13°C
August	23°C	13°C
September	25°C	14°C
October	26°C	15°C
November	24°C	15°C
December	24°C	14°C

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