Flying from Arusha Airport (ARK) to Dar Es Salaam Airport (DAR): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Arusha Airport to Dar Es Salaam Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 15 minutes.
Dar Es Salaam's timezone is UTC+3, which is the same as Arusha.
Each week, there are six Arusha Airport to Dar Es Salaam Airport flights.
Your ARK to DAR flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Flying during a peak month such as December? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Travelling to Dar Es Salaam (and then seeing more of Tanzania!) is a snap with Flightlink. This popular carrier has direct flights from Arusha Airport to Dar Es Salaam Airport.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Flightlink.
Opt for a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to look at all your options for tickets from Arusha Airport to Dar Es Salaam Airport. Zanzibar Airport is a top stopover on the ARK to DAR route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Arusha Airport (ARK) to Dar Es Salaam Airport (DAR)
Currently, 80 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Arusha Airport to Dar Es Salaam Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 128 €. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
It's a good idea to book early if you're looking for cheap tickets from ARK to DAR. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when searching for your flight from Arusha Airport to Dar Es Salaam Airport.
Snapping up cheap flights from ARK to DAR is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a new discounted fare appears.
Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Arusha Airport to Dar Es Salaam Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Arusha Airport (ARK)
To reach Arusha Airport from central Arusha, it'll take around 15 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Arusha Airport to Dar Es Salaam Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to ARK:
Arriving at Dar Es Salaam Airport (DAR)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Arusha Airport to Dar Es Salaam Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near DAR instead:
Grab a Dar Es Salaam Airport rental car and explore Dar Es Salaam and beyond with your own set of wheels. Auto-Union, Europcar and First - Car Rental are top outlets to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Dar Es Salaam Airport about four weeks in advance.
Getting from Dar Es Salaam Airport (DAR) to central Dar Es Salaam
From Dar Es Salaam Airport, Dar Es Salaam is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes around 45 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Dar Es Salaam Airport (DAR)
July is the busiest month for flights from Arusha Airport to Dar Es Salaam Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Dar Es Salaam in March.
Book your flight from Arusha Airport to Dar Es Salaam Airport for February if you want to go to Dar Es Salaam during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from ARK to DAR in July if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) on average.
Explore more of Tanzania
Dar Es Salaam is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Tanzania you should also see. Around 72 kilometres north of Dar Es Salaam, a trip to Zanzibar will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like House of Wonders, Zanzibar travel tours and Tanzania Attractions.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in Tanzania, consider Arusha, about 467 kilometres north-west of Dar Es Salaam. Kilimanjaro info, Kilimanjaro tours and kilimanjaro trekking are the start of reasons to visit.