Cheap flights from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam
Nairobi to Dar es Salaam is one of East Africa's busiest business routes. Direct flights take about an hour and twenty minutes to Julius Nyerere International Airport.
- Flight time: about 1 hour 20 minutes
- Distance: 668 km
- Route: NBO → DAR
- Airlines: Kenya Airways, Air Tanzania, Precision Air
About Nairobi to Dar es Salaam flights
BuuPass compares Nairobi–Dar fares from the airlines on the route, so you can book a cheap flight to Tanzania and pay with M-Pesa, Airtel Money or card.
Departure airport: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). Arrival airport: Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR).
- Multiple daily direct flights from JKIA
- Julius Nyerere International Airport is about 12 km from central Dar es Salaam
- Easy onward connections to Zanzibar, Arusha and Mwanza
Tips for booking a cheap flight to Dar es Salaam
- Kenyan citizens can visit Tanzania visa-free. Carry a valid passport.
- Check yellow fever certificate requirements before you travel.
- Going on to Zanzibar? A direct Nairobi–Zanzibar flight can be quicker than connecting in Dar.
Pay with M-Pesa, Airtel Money, Visa or Mastercard. Your e-ticket is sent by email and SMS.
Check passport, visa and vaccination requirements before you travel internationally.
Nairobi to Dar es Salaam flights: FAQs
How long is the flight from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam?
About 1 hour 20 minutes direct.
Which airlines fly from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam?
Kenya Airways, Air Tanzania and Precision Air operate direct flights.
Do Kenyans need a visa for Tanzania?
No. Kenyan citizens do not need a visa for Tanzania, but a valid passport is required.
How much is a flight from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam?
Fares vary by date and airline. Search on BuuPass for live prices.