Travelling from Accra Airport (ACC) to Dar Es Salaam Airport (DAR): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Accra Airport to Dar Es Salaam Airport is 6 hours.
Dar Es Salaam's timezone is UTC+3, making Dar Es Salaam three hours ahead of Accra.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your ACC to DAR flight.
During popular months such as December, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
Air Tanzania offers direct flights from Accra Airport to Dar Es Salaam 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 time allows.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Air Tanzania on this route.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Accra Airport to Dar Es Salaam Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between ACC and DAR:
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
Addis Ababa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Accra Airport (ACC) to Dar Es Salaam Airport (DAR)
$880 is the best price for a one-way Accra Airport to Dar Es Salaam Airport flight. A return flight starts at $1,130. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from ACC to DAR if you book in advance. Airlines often have some terrific early bird deals.
Finding cheap flights from Accra Airport to Dar Es Salaam Airport is easy if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices throughout the month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Accra Airport (ACC)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Accra Airport, data shows 64% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Accra Airport is about 10 kilometres from central Accra. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes on public transport.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near ACC. Whether you've booked an early flight from Accra Airport to Dar Es Salaam Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Dar Es Salaam Airport (DAR)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Accra Airport to Dar Es Salaam Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near DAR instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Dar Es Salaam Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Auto-Union, Europcar or First - Car Rental to explore Dar Es Salaam and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Dar Es Salaam Airport around four weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Dar Es Salaam Airport (DAR) to central Dar Es Salaam
Dar Es Salaam Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from the centre of Dar Es Salaam. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
It'll take around 45 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Dar Es Salaam Airport (DAR)
July is the most popular month for flights from Accra Airport to Dar Es Salaam Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Dar Es Salaam in March.
Lock in your flight from Accra Airport to Dar Es Salaam Airport for February if you want to go to Dar Es Salaam during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ACC to DAR in July. Average temperatures are between 20ºC (68ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) then.
Explore more of Tanzania
Dar Es Salaam is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Tanzania just waiting to be explored. Around 72 kilometres north of Dar Es Salaam, a trip to Zanzibar will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like House of Wonders, Zanzibar travel tours and Tanzania Attractions.
Around 467 kilometres north-west of Dar Es Salaam, Arusha is another essential stop in Tanzania. Experience major highlights starting with Kilimanjaro info, Kilimanjaro tours and kilimanjaro trekking.