Travelling from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Hamad International Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 5 hours 30 minutes.
Doha and Dar Es Salaam share the UTC+3 timezone. This means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Flights from DOH to DAR start from 08:00 — the first with Qatar Airways. The latest departure is at 08:20 with Qatar Airways. Overall, you can choose from four weekly Hamad International Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport flights.
Leave plenty of time to make your DOH to DAR flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Qatar Airways is your ticket to exploring Dar Es Salaam (and maybe even some other great corners of Tanzania!). Check out the direct flights from Hamad International Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Most travellers choose to travel with Qatar Airways on this route.
Qatar Airways ranks as the top on-time carrier for DOH to DAR flights, with 96.15% of its services landing on schedule.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Hamad International Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between DOH and DAR:
Zanzibar International Airport
Kilimanjaro International Airport
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Hamad International Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport flight is $412. A round-trip fare right now is $715. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book six months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from DOH to DAR.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Hamad International Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from DOH to DAR by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
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Handy information about Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Hamad International Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from DOH land at their destination as scheduled 83.59% of the time.
Hamad International Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Doha. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to DOH? If you're boarding an early flight from Hamad International Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)
Consider booking a hotel close to DAR if you're on a late Hamad International Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport flight. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Julius Nyerere International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Auto-Union, Europcar or First - Car Hire and explore beyond Dar Es Salaam's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Julius Nyerere International Airport around four weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to central Dar Es Salaam
Julius Nyerere International Airport to central Dar Es Salaam has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
When to fly to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)
July is the busiest month for flights from Hamad International Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Dar Es Salaam in February.
Book your flight from Hamad International Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport for March if you'd like to explore Dar Es Salaam during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DOH to DAR in July. Average temperatures are between 20ºC (68ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF) then.
Explore more of Tanzania
Zanzibar is just one of the many cities in Tanzania waiting to be explored after you've seen Dar Es Salaam. Around 72 kilometres away to the north, top sights here include Zanzibar Stone Town Heritage Society (ZSTHS), Old Dispensary and Khalifa Tours and Safaris Zanzibar.
Around 467 kilometres north-west of Dar Es Salaam, Arusha is another favourite stop in Tanzania. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Lake Duluti, Old Boma Museum and Arusha Declaration Museum.