Question 1

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

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Dar es Salaam and Nairobi takes around 1.7 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?

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

Question 4

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, Mount Kilimanjaro, Arusha, Entebbe, Mwanza, Dodoma, Johannesburg, Mombasa, Mafia Island, Cape Town, Washington, D.C., Nduli, Bukoba, Brussels, Accra, Ho Chi Minh City, Colombo, Hyderabad, Los Angeles, Seronera.

Question 5

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, Entebbe, Kisumu, Malindi, Ukunda, Eldoret, Addis Ababa, Lamu, New York, London, Juba, Zanzibar, Accra, Kigali, Paris, Johannesburg, Lusaka, Cape Town, Mumbai, Dubai.

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, Amboseli, Nanyuki.

Question 8

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

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

Question 9

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 10

Which airlines fly between Dar es Salaam and Nairobi?

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

Question 11

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 12

What flights operate between Dar es Salaam and Nairobi?

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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 13

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 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

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 16

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 17

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 18

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	$139
Cheapest round-trip	$269
Average round-trip	$279
Nonstop flights in April	$152 – $1,092
Most popular airline	Kenya Airways

Airline	Sun 14.04	Mon 15.04	Tue 16.04	Wed 17.04	Thu 18.04	Fri 19.04	Sat 20.04
Kenya Airways	2	4	3	2	4	2	3
Precision Air	7	1	1	1	1	3	1
Air Tanzania	1	2	2	1	1	2	1
British Airways	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

Airline	Sun 21.04	Mon 22.04	Tue 23.04	Wed 24.04	Thu 25.04	Fri 26.04	Sat 27.04
Kenya Airways	4	3	4	3	3	3	3
Precision Air	4	1	1	4	4	2	4
Air Tanzania	1	2	2	1	1	2	1
British Airways	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

Airline	Sun 28.04	Mon 29.04	Tue 30.04	Wed 01.05	Thu 02.05	Fri 03.05	Sat 04.05
Kenya Airways	3	3	5	3	3	6	4
Precision Air	4	1	1	5	2	3	5
Air Tanzania	1	2	2	1	1	2	1
British Airways	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

Airline	Sun 05.05	Mon 06.05	Tue 07.05	Wed 08.05	Thu 09.05	Fri 10.05	Sat 11.05
Kenya Airways	4	3	4	4	2	5	4
Precision Air	3	1	2	2	6	1	1
Air Tanzania	1	2	2	1	1	2	1
British Airways	1	---	---	---	---	---	---

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Flights starting at $137. Choose between Kenya Airways, Precision Air, or Air Tanzania to find the best price.

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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	25°C	15°C
May	23°C	14°C
June	22°C	13°C
July	22°C	13°C
August	23°C	13°C
September	25°C	14°C
October	25°C	15°C
November	24°C	15°C
December	24°C	14°C

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