Flying from RG Mugabe International Airport (HRE) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from RG Mugabe International Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 15 minutes.
The timezone in Dar Es Salaam is UTC+3, which is one hour ahead of Harare.
You can choose from three weekly RG Mugabe International Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport flights. The 10:30 departure with Air Zimbabwe is the earliest flight available. Air Zimbabwe operates the last service of the day at 10:30.
Your HRE to DAR flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Air Zimbabwe has direct flights from RG Mugabe International Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Dar Es Salaam — and maybe even more of Tanzania if your schedule allows.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Air Zimbabwe on this route.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from RG Mugabe International Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between HRE and DAR include:
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Kenneth Kaunda International Airport
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from RG Mugabe International Airport (HRE) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)
At the moment, 157 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way RG Mugabe International Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 288 €. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book five months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from HRE to DAR.
Organise your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from RG Mugabe International Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
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 a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from HRE to DAR.
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Handy information about RG Mugabe International Airport (HRE)
Of all flights leaving RG Mugabe International Airport, 78.56% arrive on time at their destination.
RG Mugabe International Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Harare. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking an early flight from RG Mugabe International Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to HRE:
Arriving at Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)
Consider staying in a hotel close to DAR if you're taking a late RG Mugabe International Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Julius Nyerere International Airport rental car and explore Dar Es Salaam and beyond with your own wheels. Auto-Union, Europcar and First - Car Hire are popular outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Julius Nyerere International Airport about four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to central Dar Es Salaam
Julius Nyerere International Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from the centre of Dar Es Salaam. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)
July is the most popular month for flights from RG Mugabe International Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Dar Es Salaam in February.
The warmest month in Dar Es Salaam is March, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from RG Mugabe International Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
July sees average temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Search for cheap tickets from HRE to DAR sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Tanzania
Dar Es Salaam is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Tanzania you'll want to see. Around 72 kilometres north of Dar Es Salaam, a trip to Zanzibar will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Zanzibar Stone Town Heritage Society (ZSTHS), Old Dispensary and Khalifa Tours and Safaris Zanzibar.
Arusha is another essential stop in Tanzania and is around 467 kilometres north-west of Dar Es Salaam. No trip is complete without experiencing Lake Duluti, Old Boma Museum and Arusha Declaration Museum.