Travelling from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dar Es Salaam Airport (DAR): what you need to know
Dar Es Salaam's timezone is UTC+3, making Dar Es Salaam three hours ahead of Birmingham.
Give yourself enough time to make your BHX to DAR flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like August? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Birmingham Airport to Dar Es Salaam Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between BHX and DAR:
Dubai Airport
Jeddah Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dar Es Salaam Airport (DAR)
Currently, 411 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Birmingham Airport to Dar Es Salaam Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 725 €. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from BHX to DAR, book early. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Birmingham Airport to Dar Es Salaam Airport across the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from BHX to DAR.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Birmingham Airport to Dar Es Salaam Airport.
Handy information about Birmingham Airport (BHX)
72% of flights leaving from Birmingham Airport reach their destination on time.
To get to Birmingham Airport from central Birmingham, it takes around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to BHX? If you're catching an early flight from Birmingham Airport to Dar Es Salaam Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Dar Es Salaam Airport (DAR)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Birmingham Airport to Dar Es Salaam Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near DAR instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Dar Es Salaam Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Auto-Union, Europcar or First - Car Rental and find adventure across Dar Es Salaam and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Dar Es Salaam Airport around four weeks ahead.
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 reach the centre by car.
It takes around 45 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Dar Es Salaam Airport (DAR)
The quietest month for a flight from Birmingham Airport to Dar Es Salaam Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Dar Es Salaam based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
When booking your flight from Birmingham Airport to Dar Es Salaam Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. February is the warmest month in Dar Es Salaam, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BHX to DAR in July. Average temperatures are between 20ºC (68ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) then.
Explore more of Tanzania
You've seen Dar Es Salaam, now it's time to explore more of Tanzania. Journey about 72 kilometres north to Zanzibar to check off its leading sights. From House of Wonders to Zanzibar travel tours and Tanzania Attractions, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If there's time to check out another corner of Tanzania, consider Arusha, about 467 kilometres north-west of Dar Es Salaam. Kilimanjaro info, Kilimanjaro tours and kilimanjaro trekking are key highlights.