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$812 - $1,400
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Price
New York John F Kennedy IntlDar Es Salaam
JFK - DAR
JFKDAR
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sun 10/6
2 stops22h 40m
Dar Es Salaam
Sat 11/30
2 stops22h 05m
New York John F Kennedy IntlDar Es Salaam
JFK - DAR
JFKDAR
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Thu 10/31
1 stop17h 30m
Dar Es Salaam
Thu 12/12
1 stop17h 50m
New York John F Kennedy IntlDar Es Salaam
JFK - DAR
JFKDAR
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Mon 9/30
1 stop18h 55m
Dar Es Salaam
Mon 10/14
1 stop26h 15m
New York John F Kennedy IntlDar Es Salaam
JFK - DAR
JFKDAR
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Tue 10/29
1 stop29h 35m
Dar Es Salaam
Sun 11/3
1 stop28h 30m
NewarkDar Es Salaam
EWR - DAR
EWRDAR
Newark
Wed 10/30
1 stop32h 25m
Dar Es Salaam
Sun 11/3
1 stop35h 35m
New York John F Kennedy IntlDar Es Salaam
JFK - DAR
JFKDAR
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Wed 10/30
2 stops27h 40m
Dar Es Salaam
Thu 12/12
1 stop28h 30m
New York LaGuardiaDar Es Salaam
LGA - DAR
LGADAR
New York LaGuardia
Fri 11/1
3 stops43h 45m
Dar Es Salaam
Sun 11/10
2 stops39h 58m
NewarkDar Es Salaam
EWR - DAR
EWRDAR
Newark
Fri 9/20
1 stop33h 40m
Dar Es Salaam
Tue 9/24
1 stop24h 15m
New York LaGuardiaDar Es Salaam
LGA - DAR
LGADAR
New York LaGuardia
Thu 8/29
3 stops24h 10m
Dar Es Salaam
Sun 9/8
2 stops28h 28m
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Dar Es Salaam (average of $917). Flying to Dar Es Salaam in June will prove the most costly (average of $1,736). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.
January
$1,090
February
$1,080
March
$1,114
April
$982
May
$1,077
June
$1,736
July
$1,627
August
$1,207
September
$917
October
$1,075
November
$1,011
December
$1,257
DAR Temperature | 73.4 - 82.4 °F |
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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Dar Es Salaam, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, February is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 73.4 F).
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Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal
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Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal
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Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal
Comfort
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Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal
Comfort
Boarding
Entertainment
Crew
Food
Overall
Reviews
Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal
Dar es Salaam is often seen as a necessary stop-off on the way to a safari holiday. However, there are some interesting attractions in the city itself, including the National Museum, the Makumbusho Village Museum, Mawazo contemporary art gallery and the Askari Monument. Dhow cruises to the island marine reserve of Bongoyo are deservedly popular. Travelers seeking an authentic taste of city life may want to check out the busy fish market, Kivukoni Front and Kariakoo Market. Oyster Bay, meanwhile, is an upmarket enclave of glamorous mansions and the location of Coco Beach, a good spot for a swim, drink or lunch.
Due to its proximity to the equator, the climate of Dar es Salaam is tropical with hot and humid weather all year round. The most popular time to visit is outside the rainy seasons which last from April to May and October to November. Months from December to March tend to be the hottest times.
The public transport system in Dar es Salaam is limited. Dalla-dallas are small minivans with specific routes. They’re cheap and fairly easy to use, but a little geographical knowledge of the city helps. Taxis are privately owned (there are no official taxis) and prices should always be agreed before traveling.
Caution should be exercised, especially in busy areas such as Kariakoo Market, against pickpockets and bag snatchers. Muggings are not an infrequent occurrence in the city. Visitors should always keep money and valuables secure and out of sight, avoiding quiet areas and walking alone at night.
Dar es Salaam International Airport (DAR) is also known as Julius Nyerere International Airport after Tanzania’s first president, and serves Tanzania’s largest city and capital Dar es Salaam.
While the airport is relatively small, a lot of travelers have reported that it is chaotic and disorganized, and the facilities on offer are very basic and often out of date. One complaint in particular is the lack of signage – it is difficult to know which gate you are meant to be at.
Standing in long lines at this airport should not come as a surprise, so make sure you’re dressed appropriately for the airport – Dar es Salaam is very hot, and the airport’s air-conditioning seldom works.
If you are flying into Dar es Salaam International, be sure to give yourself plenty of time to find your way around (and to get to the airport, as traffic in the area is also notoriously bad) – and try to avoid long layovers there, if possible.
A new terminal and taxiway are apparently under development.