Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Dar es Salaam from £561

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Tue, Apr 28
Washington, D.C. IADDar es Salaam DAR
£561
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Tue, Apr 28
Washington, D.C. IADDar es Salaam DAR
£561
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Sun, May 3
Washington, D.C. IADDar es Salaam DAR
£561
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Thu, Apr 30
Washington, D.C. IADDar es Salaam DAR
£561
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Tue, Apr 28
Washington, D.C. IADDar es Salaam DAR
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Sat, May 2
Washington, D.C. IADDar es Salaam DAR
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Tue, Apr 28 – Sun, May 3
Washington, D.C. IADDar es Salaam DAR
£1,016
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Tue, Apr 28 – Mon, May 4
Washington, D.C. IADDar es Salaam DAR
£1,106
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2 stops
Sun, May 3 – Sat, May 9
Washington, D.C. IADDar es Salaam DAR
£1,119
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Tue, Apr 28 – Sat, May 2
Washington, D.C. IADDar es Salaam DAR
£1,149
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Wed, Apr 29 – Tue, May 5
Washington, D.C. DCADar es Salaam DAR
£1,166
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Tue, Apr 28 – Sat, May 2
Washington, D.C. IADDar es Salaam DAR
£1,259
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How much do flights to Dar es Salaam cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£561

Cheapest round-trip

£1,016

Average round-trip

£1,179

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Turkish Airlines

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
Washington Dulles International
Arrive to
Julius Nyerere International
Average flights per week
290
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Dar es Salaam

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
Kenya AirwaysKQAKQNo
Air TanzaniaATCTCYes
Ethiopian AirlinesETHETYes
JetBlue AirwaysJBUB6No

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
267
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
12 Apr
96%
28°C23°C
19 Apr
86%
28°C23°C
Monday
13 Apr
89%
28°C22°C
20 Apr
88%
29°C23°C
Tuesday
14 Apr
86%
29°C22°C
21 Apr
87%
29°C23°C
Wednesday
15 Apr
87%
28°C22°C
22 Apr
84%
29°C22°C
Thursday
16 Apr
89%
29°C22°C
23 Apr
86%
28°C22°C
Friday
17 Apr
86%
28°C22°C
24 Apr
88%
30°C22°C
Saturday
18 Apr
89%
28°C22°C
25 Apr
86%
29°C22°C
Travelers usually depart from Washington Dulles International, Baltimore–Washington International, or Ronald Reagan Washington National when they travel from Washington, D.C. to Dar es Salaam. The most popular airlines for this route are Turkish Airlines, Kenya Airways, Air Tanzania, Ethiopian Airlines, and JetBlue Airways. Washington, D.C. and Dar es Salaam have 290 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Washington, D.C.?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Washington, D.C. and London, Orlando, Atlanta, Edinburgh, Los Angeles, Tampa, Mexico City, Miami, San Salvador, San Juan, Dallas, Istanbul, Denver, New Delhi, Guadalajara, Fort Lauderdale, Kathmandu, Manchester, Paris, Toronto.
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.
Which airports are there in Washington, D.C.?
Washington, D.C. is mainly served by Washington Dulles International. But there are other airports nearby, including Baltimore–Washington International, Ronald Reagan Washington National.
What airports are near Washington, D.C.?
The main airport in Washington, D.C. is Washington Dulles International. It is also served by Philadelphia International, Norfolk International, Atlantic City International, Richmond International, Lehigh Valley International, Harrisburg International, Trenton–Mercer, Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional, Lancaster, Hagerstown Regional.
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 Washington, D.C. and Dar es Salaam?
Currently, you can fly between Washington, D.C. and Dar es Salaam with Turkish Airlines, Kenya Airways, Air Tanzania, Ethiopian Airlines, JetBlue Airways.
When’s the best time to travel between Washington, D.C. and Dar es Salaam?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. and Dar es Salaam?
Traveling between Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.?
There are a number of airports in and around Washington, D.C.. The main one is Washington Dulles International and other nearby airports include Philadelphia International, Norfolk International, Atlantic City International, Richmond International, Lehigh Valley International, Harrisburg International, Trenton–Mercer, Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional, Lancaster, Hagerstown Regional
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