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Kenya Airways allows Premier World passengers to check two bags of weight not exceeding 70 lb each. However, if you are an economy traveler, you will check in one bag not exceeding 50 lb. The bags must be at most 62 linear inches.

Zambian passport holders do not require a visa for a short-term stay of up to 3 months when visiting Dar Es Salaam. However, you will be required to hold a valid Zambian passport that remains valid for at least six months beyond the intended stay. For US citizens, you will need an eVisa to visit Dar Es Salaam, usually a multi-entry visa to Tanzania and Zanzibar within its validity. Additionally, you will have to show proof of a planned departure from Tanzania.

From Dar Es Salaam International Airport, you can visit Zanzibar City, approximately 50 miles away. If you're interested in wildlife, Arusha is another great choice, around 388 miles from Dar Es Salaam. Other popular options include Bagamoyo (40 miles), Morogoro (116 miles), and Dodoma (276 miles). The best way to visit these destinations is to rent a car from Dar Es Salaam International Airport for flexible travel.

While Dar Es Salaam International Airport (DAR) is the primary airport, you may consider flying into Kilimanjaro International Airport for added convenience or to explore the northern part of Tanzania, mainly Mt. Kilimanjaro. Alternatively, Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) offers easy links to Zanzibar Island.

2 airlines operate flights between Lusaka and Dar Es Salaam. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:
• Air Tanzania
• Zambia Airways

Flights from Lusaka to Dar Es Salaam usually depart from Lusaka (LUN) and arrive at Dar Es Salaam (DAR).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Air Tanzania: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Zambia Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Ethiopian Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Lusaka to Dar Es Salaam.

On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $427 round-trip and layover options via Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) at $418.

The Boeing 737-700 Passenger/BBJ1 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Ethiopian Air and Zambia Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8 Dash 8 variants.

Connecting flights from Lusaka to Dar Es Salaam most commonly pass through:

• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) - 51% of one-stop connections
• Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) - 49% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 31% on the Lusaka to Dar Es Salaam route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $407 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $582, a difference of $175. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Lusaka to Dar Es Salaam flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

A nonstop flight from Lusaka to Dar Es Salaam takes 2h 23m, covering 933 miles.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Lusaka to Dar Es Salaam:

• Earliest: departs at 1:35 pm and lands at 3:58 pm
• Latest: departs at 3:05 pm and lands at 5:28 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 23m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 12% above the route average of $431. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $399 to $1,223. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Lusaka to Dar Es Salaam are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $329, which is 34% above the typical average for this route.

Flying via Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 00m, compared with 10h 30m via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD).

Dar Es Salaam is 1 hour ahead of Lusaka (Eastern Africa Time vs Central Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Dar Es Salaam Airport (DAR) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $20 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Autounion Car Rental
· Europcar
· DISCOUNT.QUEBEC
· 1First Car Rental
· G Raffas Cars

Round-trip flights from Lusaka to Dar Es Salaam range from $397 to $514, with an average of $431 over the past 12 months. Anything below $397 counts as a good deal.