Question 1

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

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Nairobi and Dar es Salaam takes around 1.5 hours.

Question 2

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

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

Question 3

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

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

Question 4

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, Malindi, Ukunda, Kisumu, Entebbe, Eldoret, London, Lamu, Melbourne, Perth, Dublin, Zanzibar, Sydney, Mumbai, Juba, Maasai Mara, Kigali, Addis Ababa, Durban, Helsinki.

Question 5

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 Zanzibar, Singapore, Entebbe, Mount Kilimanjaro, Durban, Johannesburg, London, Kuala Lumpur, Lusaka, Cape Town, Hyderabad, Dodoma, Kigali, Manila, Port Elizabeth, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Brisbane, Denpasar, Mbeya.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Nairobi?

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Nairobi is mainly served by Jomo Kenyatta International. But there are other airports nearby, including Wilson.

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, Amboseli, Nanyuki.

Question 8

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 9

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

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

Question 10

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 11

Which airlines fly between Nairobi and Dar es Salaam?

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

Question 12

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

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Nairobi and Dar es Salaam, 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 13

What flights operate between Nairobi and Dar es Salaam?

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Traveling between Nairobi and Dar es Salaam, 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 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, Amboseli, Nanyuki

Question 15

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 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Nairobi and Dar es Salaam 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 Nairobi, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Nairobi and Dar es Salaam 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 Dar es Salaam, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 18

What time do flights between Nairobi and Dar es Salaam 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 Nairobi, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 19

What time do flights between Nairobi and Dar es Salaam 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 Dar es Salaam, 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	£228
Average round-trip	£229
Nonstop flights in September	£117 – £240

Airline	Mon 25.09	Tue 26.09	Wed 27.09	Thu 28.09	Fri 29.09	Sat 30.09	Sun 01.10
Kenya Airways	1	3	3	1	1	2	3
Air Tanzania	2	1	1	1	2	1	2
Precision Air	2	1	2	3	3	4	2

Airline	Mon 02.10	Tue 03.10	Wed 04.10	Thu 05.10	Fri 06.10	Sat 07.10	Sun 08.10
Kenya Airways	3	2	3	3	3	4	3
Air Tanzania	2	1	1	2	2	1	2
Precision Air	---	2	3	2	1	1	3

Airline	Mon 09.10	Tue 10.10	Wed 11.10	Thu 12.10	Fri 13.10	Sat 14.10	Sun 15.10
Kenya Airways	3	2	2	4	2	4	3
Air Tanzania	2	1	1	2	2	1	2
Precision Air	---	1	2	---	2	---	2

Airline	Mon 16.10	Tue 17.10	Wed 18.10	Thu 19.10	Fri 20.10	Sat 21.10	Sun 22.10
Kenya Airways	3	3	2	4	2	4	2
Air Tanzania	2	1	1	2	2	1	2
Precision Air	---	---	2	---	2	---	3

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

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