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519 € Cheap Flights from Dar Es Salaam (DAR) to Istanbul (IST)

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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Dar Es Salaam Airport to Istanbul Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 519 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Istanbul.519 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Dec, returning Mon, 8 Dec.Return flight with flydubai.Outbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Mon, 1 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 8 Dec, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Price includes taxes and charges.From 519 €, select.
Istanbul.520 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 31 Mar, returning Tue, 7 Apr.Return flight with flydubai.Outbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Tue, 31 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 7 Apr, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Price includes taxes and charges.From 520 €, select.
Istanbul.520 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Dec, returning Wed, 14 Jan.Return flight with flydubai.Outbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Tue, 9 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 14 Jan, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Price includes taxes and charges.From 520 €, select.
Istanbul.521 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Mar, returning Fri, 13 Mar.Return flight with flydubai.Outbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Mon, 9 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 13 Mar, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Price includes taxes and charges.From 521 €, select.
Istanbul.523 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 13 Apr, returning Sat, 18 Apr.Return flight with flydubai.Outbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Mon, 13 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 18 Apr, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Price includes taxes and charges.From 523 €, select.
Istanbul.540 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 30 Nov, returning Sun, 7 Dec.Return flight with flydubai.Outbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Sun, 30 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Istanbul on Sun, 7 Dec, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Price includes taxes and charges.From 540 €, select.
Istanbul.545 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 12 May, returning Sun, 17 May.Return flight with flydubai.Outbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Tue, 12 May, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Istanbul on Sun, 17 May, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Price includes taxes and charges.From 545 €, select.
Istanbul.545 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 3 Jul, returning Sat, 11 Jul.Return flight with flydubai.Outbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Fri, 3 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 11 Jul, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Price includes taxes and charges.From 545 €, select.
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Cheapest deal519 €
Cheapest monthDecember
Average flight duration7 hours and 49 minutes
Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines

Find the cheapest month to fly from Dar Es Salaam to Istanbul

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Dar Es Salaam to Istanbul flights are currently cheapest in December.
Nov
from 710 €
Dec
from 519 €
Jan
from 567 €
Feb
from 672 €
Mar
from 521 €
Apr
from 523 €
May
from 545 €
Jun
from 551 €
Jul
from 545 €
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Direct flights from Dar Es Salaam to Istanbul

Dar Es Salaam to Istanbul: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Dar Es Salaam to Istanbul below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Istanbul.

Finding cheap flights from Dar Es Salaam to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Dar Es Salaam to Istanbul is 519 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
7 hours and 49 minutes is the average flight time from Dar Es Salaam to Istanbul.
IndiGo, Turkish Airlines and Royal Air Maroc fly direct from Dar Es Salaam to Istanbul.
As of November 2025, there are 27 flights per week flying from Dar Es Salaam to Istanbul.
The cheapest month to fly from Dar Es Salaam to Istanbul is usually December.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Dar Es Salaam Airport to Istanbul Airport on Monday, 1 December 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 7 hours and 49 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Istanbul but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Istanbul is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, flydubai and Turkish Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

Flying from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST): what you need to know

  • Around 7 hours 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport.

  • Dar Es Salaam and Istanbul are in the same timezone, UTC+3.

  • Each week, there are 11 Julius Nyerere International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flights. If you prefer to be on board early, select the 03:15 Turkish Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 06:40 with Turkish Airlines.

  • To ensure you get on your DAR to IST flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.

  • You can expect longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.

  • Turkish Airlines has direct flights from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Istanbul — and maybe even more of Türkiye (Turkey) if time allows.

  • Turkish Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for this route.

  • Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between DAR and IST:

    • Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

    • Cairo International Airport

    • King Abdulaziz International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • At the moment, 305 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Julius Nyerere International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 519 €. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.

  • Get cheap tickets from DAR to IST by booking seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.

  • Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.

  • You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from DAR to IST.

  • Select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport.

Handy information about Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Julius Nyerere International Airport, data shows 68.39% of flights complete their journey on time.

  • To get to Julius Nyerere International Airport from central Dar Es Salaam, it'll take around 30 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Booked an early flight from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to DAR:

Arriving at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • If you have a late Julius Nyerere International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near IST:

  • Grab an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car and explore Istanbul and beyond with your own wheels. Hit, Avec car rentals and Eren Rent a Car are top providers you can book with here.

  • For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Istanbul Ataturk Airport around two weeks ahead.

Getting from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul

  • Istanbul Ataturk Airport to central Istanbul has a drive time of around 50 minutes. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.

  • If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.

When to fly to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • April is the busiest month for flights from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Istanbul in February.

  • Book your flight from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport for August if you'd like to visit Istanbul during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from DAR to IST in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) on average.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

  • You've visited Istanbul, now it's time to explore other parts of Türkiye (Turkey). Journey around 354 kilometres east to Ankara to tick off its top sights. From Museum of Anatolian Civilizations to Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park, there's plenty to keep you busy.

  • Izmir is another well-known destination in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. No trip is complete without experiencing Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square.

Plan the rest of your trip from Dar Es Salaam to Istanbul

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