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It is possible to find nonstop flights between Nairobi and Dar Es Salaam, with these typically being serviced by Air Tanzania and Precision Air. You will also find some flights that require a layover and these may be operated by companies such as Hahn Air Systems. Your layover may take place in a city like Zanzibar.

The most efficient way to go from downtown Nairobi to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is by driving, which will generally take around 20min depending on what traffic is like at the time. Otherwise, you can grab public transportation, like bus line 34J, which will bring you to the airport in approximately 1h 15min.

If you choose to drive from Julius Nyerere International Airport to the city center of Dar Es Salaam, you can plan on the trip taking around 35 to 40 minutes in total. Public transportation cannot be used for this journey, so you will need to either rent a car or take a taxi.

If you would like to rent a car directly from Julius Nyerere International Airport, it is possible to do so, as this travel hub has a small rental center. In the rental center, you will find a selection of rental companies, including Tanzania Rent A Car and First Car Rental.

5 airlines operate flights between Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport and Dar Es Salaam. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:
• Kenya Airways
• Air Tanzania
• Zambia Airways
• Precision Air
• RwandAir

Flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Dar Es Salaam usually depart from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) and arrive at Dar Es Salaam (DAR).

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

• Kenya Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Precision Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Air Tanzania: 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 Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Dar Es Salaam.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $275 round-trip via Arusha Kilimanjaro (JRO), compared to $354 for nonstop.

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Kenya Airways and South African. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 190 variants.

Connecting flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Dar Es Salaam most commonly pass through:

• Arusha Kilimanjaro (JRO) - 50% of one-stop connections
• Zanzibar Intl (ZNZ) - 50% 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 15% on the Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Dar Es Salaam route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $293 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $344, a difference of $51. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Dar Es Salaam flights, with 51% of flights leaving in that window. Night departures account for 33%, evening flights for 16%, and afternoon flights for 0%.

A nonstop flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Dar Es Salaam takes 1h 28m, covering 414 miles.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Dar Es Salaam:

• Earliest: departs at 1:30 am and lands at 2:58 am
• Latest: departs at 11:50 pm and lands at 1:18 am.

The flight takes about 1h 28m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 10% above the route average of $305. Book 20 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.

One-way fares from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Dar Es Salaam are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $187, which is 22% above the typical average for this route.

Flying via Zanzibar Intl (ZNZ) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 2h 21m, compared with 7h 58m via Arusha Kilimanjaro (JRO).

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 Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Dar Es Salaam range from $269 to $382, with an average of $305 over the past 12 months. Anything below $269 counts as a good deal.