Travelling from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Vancouver: what you need to know
Vancouver is ten hours behind Dar Es Salaam, where Julius Nyerere International Airport is located. Vancouver observes the UTC-7 timezone.
To avoid rushing for your DAR to Vancouver flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Delays at check-in and security are more likely if you're heading away during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing space. A good rule for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
We make it easy to book flight tickets from DAR to Vancouver with a stopover. To see your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers include:
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DAR is about 11 kilometres from central Dar Es Salaam. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching an early flight from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Vancouver? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near DAR:
68.39% of flights that take off from Julius Nyerere International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Vancouver
The best price we've seen for a one-way Julius Nyerere International Airport to Vancouver flight is $1,419. The cheapest price for a return flight is $2,523. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to securing a cheap flight from DAR to Vancouver. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Vancouver throughout the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
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Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The distance from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver is roughly 14 kilometres. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
Book a hotel near YVR if you're coming in on a late flight from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Vancouver. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Vancouver International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis and see more of Vancouver and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Vancouver International Airport around one week ahead of your flight from DAR to Vancouver.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
Central Vancouver is about 2 kilometres from Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH). Once your flight from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Vancouver has hit the runway and you've navigated your way to arrivals, expect a drive of around 5 minutes.
Travelling by public transport will take about 15 minutes.
Following your DAR to Vancouver flight, rest your head at a hotel close to CXH. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
Avoid the slow-moving lines and paperwork at the rental desk by having everything prearranged. Secure your ride from CXH in advance so you can simply grab the keys and be on your way.
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
Head to the city centre after your flight from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Vancouver has touched down. Central Vancouver is around 64 kilometres from Abbotsford Airport (YXX) and takes roughly 1 hour to reach by cab or ride-share.
Public transport can take you there in roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
If you don't want to make your way to the centre, head for a hotel close to YXX. Check in to one of these options after your DAR to Vancouver flight:
Begin your trip without stressing over how to arrive at your destination with an Abbotsford Airport rental car. You can book with trusted names here like Hertz, Thrifty and Enterprise.
Plan ahead and get the perks. Book your vehicle from YXX one week before your flight from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Vancouver for the best deals.
Best time to go to Vancouver
Carefully consider your travel dates before securing your flight from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Vancouver. The city buzzes in high season, but prices are generally higher and major attractions can get busy. Visit Vancouver in low season if you prefer a quieter vibe.
The warmest month in Vancouver is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Lock in your Julius Nyerere International Airport to Vancouver flight ticket then if that's the weather you find most pleasant.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from DAR to Vancouver in December when temperatures average between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).
More about Vancouver
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Vancouver right here. Browse these options after locking in your flight from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Vancouver:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Granville Island, Stanley Park and Science World are highlights which should be on any well-planned Vancouver itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
Vancouver is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Canada you'll want to see. Around 274 kilometres east of Vancouver, a trip to Kelowna will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Kasugai Japanese Garden, Waterfront Park and Mary Ann Collinson Memorial Park.
If you're looking to explore another side of Canada, consider Kamloops, about 257 kilometres north-east of Vancouver. Riverside Park, Kamloops Art Gallery and BIG Little Science Centre are key reasons to visit.