Flying from Dar Es Salaam Airport (DAR) to Mwanza Airport (MWZ): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Dar Es Salaam Airport to Mwanza Airport is 1 hour 40 minutes.
You can choose from 29 weekly Dar Es Salaam Airport to Mwanza Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your DAR to MWZ flight.
Flying during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
With direct flights from Dar Es Salaam Airport to Mwanza Airport available through various airlines, getting to Mwanza (and then other corners of Tanzania) is a breeze. You can fly nonstop with:
Air Tanzania is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrival rate for DAR to MWZ flights is Precision Air.
Pick a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see the options for tickets from Dar Es Salaam Airport to Mwanza Airport. Kilimanjaro Airport is a popular stopover on the DAR to MWZ route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dar Es Salaam Airport (DAR) to Mwanza Airport (MWZ)
At the moment, $156 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Dar Es Salaam Airport to Mwanza Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $259. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book 11 months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from DAR to MWZ.
The cheapest month for flights from Dar Es Salaam Airport to Mwanza Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Handy information about Dar Es Salaam Airport (DAR)
Of all flights leaving Dar Es Salaam Airport, 61% touch down on time at their destination.
Dar Es Salaam Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Dar Es Salaam. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of about 45 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to DAR? If you're boarding an early flight from Dar Es Salaam Airport to Mwanza Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Mwanza Airport (MWZ)
If you're arriving on a late Dar Es Salaam Airport to Mwanza Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near MWZ:
Getting from Mwanza Airport (MWZ) to central Mwanza
Mwanza Airport to the centre of Mwanza has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
It typically takes 35 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Mwanza Airport (MWZ)
May is the busiest month for flights from Dar Es Salaam Airport to Mwanza Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Mwanza in March.
When reserving your flight from Dar Es Salaam Airport to Mwanza Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. February is the warmest month in Mwanza, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from DAR to MWZ in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) on average.
Explore more of Tanzania
Mwanza is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Tanzania you should also see. About 434 kilometres east of Mwanza, a trip to Arusha will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Kilimanjaro info, Kilimanjaro tours and kilimanjaro trekking.
Around 451 kilometres south-west of Mwanza, Kigoma is another favourite stop in Tanzania. Start your sightseeing at Bangwe Beach, Hill Top Beach and Livingstone Museum & Memorial.