2
Airlines
35×
Per week
$2,000
From (est.)
1.5h
Nonstop
Nairobi (NBO) → Dar es Salaam (DAR)
Nairobi
Jomo Kenyatta International
DISTANCE
721 km
Dar es Salaam
Julius Nyerere International
Flight time is an estimate: great-circle distance with ~8% routing adjustment and ~45 min ground operations. Actual block time depends on the carrier, winds, and specific service (check the airline schedule).
Fare trend — last 3weeks
↓ down 34%Lowest one-way fare from weekly Travelpayouts snapshots. See methodology for how we collect this.
When are fares cheapest?
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🇰🇪Kenya Airways
KQ
- Frequency
- 35× / week
- Baggage
- LCC (paid) +5
- Migrant program
- —
Flights Nairobi -> Dar es Salaam (NBO-DAR) — USD Fares, Airlines, Frequency
Nairobi to Dar es Salaam is one of the busiest short-haul links in East Africa, connecting Kenya with Tanzania, with around 35 flights a week — five a day. The route carries business travellers, traders, tourists and connecting passengers. Block time is about an hour and a half.
Airlines on this route
Two carriers fly NBO-DAR: Kenya Airways and Precision Air, both flying the short regional sector direct. With several flights a day between them, the route is built for flexibility — a missed flight rarely means a long wait.
| Carrier | Baggage baseline | Alliance |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya Airways (KQ) | 23 kg | SkyTeam |
| PW (PW) | 23 kg | — |
USD fares — NBO-DAR
As a short, high-frequency regional route, NBO-DAR is competitively priced. Fares rise around the December holidays. One to three weeks of lead time usually secures a reasonable economy fare in USD.
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About Dar es Salaam
Dar es Salaam is the largest city of Tanzania and its main commercial centre, a busy port on the Indian Ocean coast. For travellers from Nairobi it is a business and trade destination, closely tied to Kenya by trade and the movement of people.
FAQ
Which airlines fly Nairobi to Dar es Salaam? Direct NBO-DAR flights are operated by Kenya Airways, PW. Compare baggage baseline and alliance in the carrier table above.
How long is the NBO-DAR flight and how often does it run? Block time is about 1.5 hours. The NBO-DAR route runs roughly 35 flights per week across all carriers.
How much does a NBO-DAR flight cost and when is it cheapest? Typical economy fares sit in the $400-900 USD band. Intra-Africa and Gulf-hub transit fares move week-to-week; 4-8 weeks is the typical sweet spot.
What is the checked baggage allowance on NBO-DAR? It varies by carrier and fare class — see the baggage-baseline column in the carrier table above. Full-service carriers usually include 23-30 kg, while low-cost carriers sell it as an add-on. Confirm on the airline’s site before booking.
What currency is used in Dar es Salaam? Dar es Salaam uses USD. Fares in this guide are quoted in USD; budget on-the-ground spending in USD.
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