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Flight deals from Dar Es Salaam to Istanbul

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Dar Es Salaam Airport to Istanbul? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,051. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Istanbul.$980 per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Jun, returning Sat, 20 Jun.Return flight with flydubai.Outbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Mon, 8 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 20 Jun, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Price includes taxes and charges.From $980, select.
Istanbul.$999 per passenger.Departing Wed, 31 Mar, returning Thu, 15 Apr.Return flight with flydubai.Outbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Wed, 31 Mar, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Thu, 15 Apr, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Price includes taxes and charges.From $999, select.
Istanbul.$1,051 per passenger.Departing Wed, 15 Jul, returning Fri, 24 Jul.Return flight with flydubai.Outbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Wed, 15 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 24 Jul, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,051, select.
Istanbul.$1,066 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Sep, returning Sun, 15 Nov.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Sun, 15 Nov, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,066, select.
Istanbul.$1,066 per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Nov, returning Mon, 30 Nov.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Mon, 30 Nov, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,066, select.
Istanbul.$1,066 per passenger.Departing Mon, 31 Aug, returning Fri, 11 Sep.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 11 Sep, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,066, select.
Istanbul.$1,075 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Oct, returning Fri, 6 Nov.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Fri, 6 Nov, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,075, select.
Istanbul.$1,075 per passenger.Departing Fri, 16 Oct, returning Fri, 23 Oct.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Fri, 16 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 23 Oct, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,075, select.
Istanbul.$1,077 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Jul, returning Wed, 5 Aug.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Wed, 29 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 5 Aug, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,077, select.
Istanbul.$1,078 per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Oct, returning Wed, 30 Dec.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 30 Dec, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,078, select.
Istanbul.$1,080 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Jul, returning Tue, 1 Sep.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Mon, 27 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,080, select.
Istanbul.$1,088 per passenger.Departing Fri, 29 Jan, returning Fri, 5 Feb.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Fri, 29 Jan, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Fri, 5 Feb, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,088, select.
Istanbul.$1,093 per passenger.Departing Sat, 20 Jun, returning Sun, 12 Jul.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Sat, 20 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Istanbul on Sun, 12 Jul, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,093, select.
Istanbul.$1,102 per passenger.Departing Sat, 1 Aug, returning Wed, 19 Aug.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Sat, 1 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 19 Aug, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,102, select.
Istanbul.$1,102 per passenger.Departing Sun, 6 Sep, returning Thu, 10 Sep.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Sun, 6 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,102, select.
Istanbul.$1,118 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Dec, returning Thu, 17 Dec.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 17 Dec, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,118, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Dar Es Salaam to Istanbul

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Dar Es Salaam to Istanbul flights are currently cheapest in June.
Jun
from $980
Jul
from $1,051
Aug
from $1,102
Sep
from $1,102
Oct
from $1,075
Nov
from $1,066
Dec
from $1,118
Jan
from $1,165
Feb
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Mar
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Apr
from $1,179
May
from $1,181

Direct flights from Dar Es Salaam to Istanbul

Alternative Dar Es Salaam to Istanbul routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Dar Es Salaam to Istanbul? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Istanbul Sabiha

30km from central Istanbul
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from $999
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Istanbul

34km from central Istanbul
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from $980
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Dar Es Salaam to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$980
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time7 hrs, 41 mins
Most popular airlineIndiGo
Average flights per week17

Finding cheap flights from Dar Es Salaam to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Istanbul: Istanbul Sabiha and Istanbul.
The best price we found for a return flight from Dar Es Salaam to Istanbul is $980. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
7 hours and 41 minutes is the average flight time from Dar Es Salaam to Istanbul.
IndiGo and Turkish Airlines fly direct from Dar Es Salaam to Istanbul.
As of June 2026, there are 17 flights per week flying from Dar Es Salaam to Istanbul.
The cheapest month to fly from Dar Es Salaam to Istanbul is usually June.
If you're flying from Dar Es Salaam Airport, the cheapest airport near Istanbul is Istanbul – which is 34.4 km away from the centre of Istanbul. We've found flights into this airport from $980.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Dar Es Salaam Airport to Istanbul on Monday, 8 June 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 7 hours and 41 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Istanbul but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Istanbul is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In June, the average temperature is usually around 21°C. August is typically the warmest month in Istanbul, when it usually averages around 27°C. You can expect the least rain in August. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 4°C. The rainiest month is December.
Currently, flydubai and Turkish Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

Travelling from Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Istanbul: what you need to know

  • The average time for a direct flight from Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport to Istanbul is 7 hours 35 minutes.

  • Istanbul and Dar Es Salaam (where Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport is located) are both in the UTC+3 timezone. That means there's no time difference to adjust for.

  • With nine flights a week between the two airports, Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Istanbul Airport (IST) is the most popular route. Catch Turkish Airlines's 03:35 flight to get your journey from DAR to IST underway.

  • For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. That way, you can comfortably board your DAR to Istanbul flight.

  • During popular months such as August, it's wise to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.

  • Start your journey at DAR and travel nonstop to Istanbul Airport (IST). That's where you can expect to land when searching for Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport to Istanbul tickets.

  • Get on board with Turkish Airlines. This leading carrier operates direct flights from Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport to Istanbul.

  • Think about adding a stopover to potentially land a cheaper plane ticket from DAR to Istanbul. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Give yourself a breather (and maybe even a better deal) by stopping at one of these connection hubs:

    • Dubai International Airport (DXB)

    • Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)

    • Cairo International Airport (CAI)

  • Located around 11 kilometres from the centre of Dar Es Salaam, DAR can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). Travelling on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.

  • Searching for a hotel near DAR? If you've booked an early flight from Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport to Istanbul, these accommodation options set you up for a seamless send-off:

  • Of all flights departing from Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport, 60% arrive as scheduled at their destination.

How to find the cheapest flights from Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Istanbul

  • $588 is currently the best price for a one-way Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport to Istanbul flight. Return plane tickets start at $980. These prices can change based on demand.

  • Book one month before flying. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from DAR to Istanbul.

  • Organise your trip for June. That's the best month for scoring an incredible deal on Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport to Istanbul tickets. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.

  • Spend less time searching for cheap flights from DAR to Istanbul by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.

  • Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport to Istanbul.

Airports in Istanbul

Istanbul Airport (IST)

  • The distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) to central Istanbul is roughly 40 kilometres. It takes around 45 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.

  • The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport to Istanbul. Reserve one of these accommodation options near IST instead:

  • For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Istanbul Airport around two weeks ahead of your flight from DAR to Istanbul.

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

  • Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) is around 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. Once you've disembarked your flight from Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport to Istanbul, it'll take you around 1 hour 5 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a taxi or ride-share.

  • If you travel by public transport, the ride to the centre will take you 1 hour 40 minutes or so.

  • You'll find some great places to park your luggage (and yourself) near SAW. Unwind and get cosy after your DAR to Istanbul flight at any of these well-located options:

  • Lock in the best price by booking your ride from SAW four weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a bigger selection of vehicles.

Best time to go to Istanbul

  • August is the most popular month for flights from Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport to Istanbul. To steer clear of the crowds, plan your trip to Istanbul in February.

  • The warmest month in Istanbul is July, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport to Istanbul plane ticket then if that's the weather you find most pleasant.

  • January sees average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from DAR to Istanbul around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

More about Istanbul

  • Start your Istanbul trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport to Istanbul, check out our range of hotels including:

  • All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Historic Areas of Istanbul, Hagia Sophia Museum and Hagia Sophia History Museum are must-do's during your Istanbul adventure.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

  • Ankara is just one of the many cities in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Istanbul. Around 354 kilometres away to the east, top sights here include The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.

  • If you want to check out another corner of Türkiye (Turkey), head for Izmir, roughly 322 kilometres southwest of Istanbul. Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square are key highlights.

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