Cheap flights from Shenzhen to Dar es Salaam from £396

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Sun, Aug 2
Shenzhen SZXDar es Salaam DAR
£396
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3 stops
Thu, Jul 30
Shenzhen SZXDar es Salaam DAR
£434
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2 stops
Thu, Jul 30
Shenzhen SZXDar es Salaam DAR
£480
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3 stops
Wed, Jul 29
Shenzhen SZXDar es Salaam DAR
£483
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3 stops
Wed, Jul 29
Shenzhen SZXDar es Salaam DAR
£501
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2 stops
Fri, Jul 31
Shenzhen SZXDar es Salaam DAR
£549
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3 stops
Thu, Jul 30 – Wed, Aug 5
Shenzhen SZXDar es Salaam DAR
£971
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3 stops
Fri, Jul 31 – Wed, Aug 5
Shenzhen SZXDar es Salaam DAR
£1,021
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2 stops
Fri, Jul 31 – Wed, Aug 5
Shenzhen SZXDar es Salaam DAR
£1,023
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2 stops
Thu, Jul 30 – Wed, Aug 5
Shenzhen SZXDar es Salaam DAR
£1,027
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3 stops
Thu, Jul 30 – Wed, Aug 5
Shenzhen SZXDar es Salaam DAR
£1,061
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Fri, Jul 31 – Wed, Aug 5
Shenzhen SZXDar es Salaam DAR
£1,095
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How much do flights to Dar es Salaam cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£396

Cheapest round-trip

£971

Average round-trip

£1,851

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Air Tanzania

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.

Dar es Salaam is served by Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR), located approximately 12 km southwest of the city center. As Tanzania's largest city and economic hub, various airport transfers to city center destinations are available. Transport options include taxis, ride-hailing services, hotel shuttles, dala-dala minibuses, and private transfers. Journey times vary depending on traffic conditions, which can be significant during peak hours on the main roads connecting the airport to downtown Dar es Salaam.

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

Depart from
Shenzhen Bao an International
Arrive to
Julius Nyerere International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Shenzhen to Dar es Salaam

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Air TanzaniaATCTCYes
Shenzhen AirlinesCSZZHYes
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
EmiratesUAEEKNo
Fly DubaiFDBFZYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Dar es Salaam

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January31°C25°C
February31°C25°C
March31°C24°C
April29°C23°C
May28°C22°C
June28°C21°C
July28°C21°C
August28°C21°C
September29°C21°C
October30°C23°C
November31°C23°C
December31°C24°C
Hottest Month
31°C
February
Coldest month
21°C
July
Sunny days
268
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
19 Jul
45%
28°C20°C
26 Jul
38%
29°C21°C
Monday
20 Jul
30°C19°C
27 Jul
30°C20°C
Tuesday
21 Jul
40%
29°C21°C
28 Jul
17%
29°C20°C
Wednesday
22 Jul
59%
28°C21°C
29 Jul
36%
30°C20°C
Thursday
23 Jul
57%
29°C21°C
30 Jul
31°C20°C
Friday
24 Jul
20%
31°C20°C
31 Jul
31°C20°C
Saturday
25 Jul
57%
29°C21°C
1 Aug
30°C20°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Air Tanzania, Shenzhen Airlines, AirAsia, Emirates, and Fly Dubai. Shenzhen and Dar es Salaam have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Shenzhen?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shenzhen and Shanghai, London, Bangkok, Beijing, Hangzhou, Hong Kong, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Chongqing, Phnom Penh, Kuching, Chengdu, Taipei, Jinan, Seoul, Tokyo, Zhengzhou, Sanya, Ningbo, Xi'an.
What are the most popular routes to and from Dar es Salaam?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar, Harare, London, Nairobi, Manchester, Kigali, Mount Kilimanjaro, Entebbe, Mwanza, Cape Town, Mombasa, Dubai, New Delhi, Gaborone, Pemba, Kabul, Berlin, Istanbul, Lilongwe, Kuala Lumpur.
What airports are near Shenzhen?
The main airport in Shenzhen is Shenzhen Bao an International. It is also served by Hong Kong International, Guangzhou Baiyun International, Shenzhen Bao an International, Macau International, Zhuhai Jinwan, Huizhou Pingtan, Foshan Shadi.
What airports are near Dar es Salaam?
The main airport in Dar es Salaam is Julius Nyerere International. It is also served by Julius Nyerere International.
Which airlines fly between Shenzhen and Dar es Salaam?
Currently, you can fly between Shenzhen and Dar es Salaam with Air Tanzania, Shenzhen Airlines, AirAsia, Emirates, Fly Dubai.
When’s the best time to travel between Shenzhen and Dar es Salaam?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Shenzhen 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.
What flights operate between Shenzhen and Dar es Salaam?
Traveling between Shenzhen 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.
How many airports are there near Shenzhen?
There are a number of airports in and around Shenzhen. The main one is Shenzhen Bao an International and other nearby airports include Hong Kong International, Guangzhou Baiyun International, Shenzhen Bao an International, Macau International, Zhuhai Jinwan, Huizhou Pingtan, Foshan Shadi
How many airports are there near Dar es Salaam?
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.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Shenzhen and Dar es Salaam depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Shenzhen and Dar es Salaam arrive?
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