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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.

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

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

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.

Round-trip flights from Lusaka to Dar Es Salaam range from $411 to $544, with an average of $460 over the past 12 months. Anything below $411 counts as a good deal.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $435 round-trip via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD), compared to $468 for nonstop.

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.

Afternoon 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%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $438 to $1,574. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x 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 $284, which is 5% above the typical average for this route.

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

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

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

• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) - 65% of one-stop connections
• Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) - 35% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 18% on flights from Lusaka to Dar Es Salaam. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $423 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $514, a difference of $91.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Lusaka and Dar Es Salaam. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Air Tanzania
• Zambia Airways

Flying via Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 34m, compared with 10h 31m 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.

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 always check the fare details before booking.

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.