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How much do flights to Dar es Salaam cost?
Getting from Dar es Salaam's airport to the city center
Fastest options: taxi or ride-hailing services. Best value: dala-dala minibuses for budget travelers.
Transport Option | Typical Time | Typical Cost | Frequency | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
20-45 min | TZS 40,000-TZS 60,000 (TZS 40,000–60,000 (approx. USD 15–23); fixed fare to city center) | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | convenience and reliability | |
20-45 min | TZS 25,000-TZS 45,000 (TZS 25,000–45,000 (approx. USD 10–17); varies with demand) | on-demand (traffic dependent) | app-based booking and payment | |
20-45 min | TZS 20,000-TZS 40,000 (TZS 20,000–40,000 (approx. USD 8–15); varies with demand) | on-demand (traffic dependent) | budget ride-hailing option | |
25-50 min | TZS 0-TZS 50,000 (TZS 0–50,000 (approx. USD 0–19); often complimentary for guests) | pre-arranged (traffic dependent) | hotel guests with booking | |
40-90 min | TZS 500-TZS 1,000 (TZS 500–1,000 (approx. USD 0.20–0.40); requires walk to main road) | every 10–20 min (traffic dependent) | budget travelers with light luggage | |
20-45 min | TZS 60,000-TZS 120,000 (TZS 60,000–120,000 (approx. USD 23–46); pre-booked service) | pre-arranged (traffic dependent) | comfort and meet-and-greet | |
20-45 min | TZS 80,000-TZS 200,000 (TZS 80,000–200,000 (approx. USD 31–77) per day; desks at airport) | on-demand during office hours (traffic dependent) | flexibility and onward travel |
Notes:
- Prices in TZS; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
- Traffic in Dar es Salaam can be heavy, especially during morning and evening rush hours. Journey times may double during peak periods.
- Dala-dalas do not stop directly at the airport terminal; passengers must walk to the main road (Nyerere Road) to catch one.
- Airport taxis operate from designated stands outside the arrivals hall with fixed fares displayed.
- We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.
Updated: December 2025
Key info about flying to Dar es Salaam
Weekly direct flights
Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.
| Airline | Mon 13.04 | Tue 14.04 | Wed 15.04 | Thu 16.04 | Fri 17.04 | Sat 18.04 | Sun 19.04 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | |
| 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | --- | 1 | --- | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | |
| Weekly flights: 47 total | Daily flights: 6.71 average | Most flights: Wednesday 5 flights |
| Airline | Mon 20.04 | Tue 21.04 | Wed 22.04 | Thu 23.04 | Fri 24.04 | Sat 25.04 | Sun 26.04 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | |
| 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | --- | 1 | --- | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | |
| Weekly flights: 47 total | Daily flights: 6.71 average | Most flights: Monday 5 flights |
| Airline | Mon 27.04 | Tue 28.04 | Wed 29.04 | Thu 30.04 | Fri 01.05 | Sat 02.05 | Sun 03.05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 6 | |
| 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | --- | 1 | 1 | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | |
| Weekly flights: 58 total | Daily flights: 8.29 average | Most flights: Wednesday 6 flights |
| Airline | Mon 04.05 | Tue 05.05 | Wed 06.05 | Thu 07.05 | Fri 08.05 | Sat 09.05 | Sun 10.05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | |
| Weekly flights: 59 total | Daily flights: 8.43 average | Most flights: Wednesday 6 flights |
Check-in for a flight from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya Airways | KQA | KQ | No |
| Air Tanzania | ATC | TC | Yes |
| Safarilink Aviation | XLK | F2 | Yes |
| Precision Air | PRF | PW | Yes |
| Hahn Air | H1 | Yes |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
Weather in Dar es Salaam
Average Weather
| Month | Average monthly max temperature | Average monthly min temperature |
| January | 31°C | 25°C |
| February | 31°C | 25°C |
| March | 31°C | 24°C |
| April | 29°C | 23°C |
| May | 28°C | 22°C |
| June | 28°C | 21°C |
| July | 28°C | 21°C |
| August | 28°C | 21°C |
| September | 29°C | 21°C |
| October | 30°C | 23°C |
| November | 31°C | 23°C |
| December | 31°C | 24°C |
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