Travelling from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport is 4 hours 40 minutes.
Jeddah and Dar Es Salaam follow the same timezone, UTC+3.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your JED to DAR flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Travelling to Dar Es Salaam (and then discovering more of Tanzania!) is easy with Saudia. This popular airline has direct flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Saudia.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between JED and DAR include:
Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way King Abdulaziz International Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport flight is $369. A return ticket right now is $782. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Score cheap tickets from JED to DAR by booking at least six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
Save time looking for cheap flights from JED to DAR by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport.
Handy information about King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
81.7% of flights leaving King Abdulaziz International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule. Given its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when taking off from JED.
To get to King Abdulaziz International Airport from central Jeddah, it takes around 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Looking for a handy hotel near JED? If you're catching an early flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)
Reserve a hotel near DAR if you have a late King Abdulaziz International Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Travel at your own speed with a Julius Nyerere International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Auto-Union, Europcar or First - Car Hire and venture far and wide through Dar Es Salaam and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle 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
From Julius Nyerere International Airport, Dar Es Salaam is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)
July is the most popular month for flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Dar Es Salaam in February.
Lock in your flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport for March if you want to visit Dar Es Salaam during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
July has average temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Look for cheap tickets from JED to DAR around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Tanzania
Dar Es Salaam is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Tanzania just waiting to be explored. About 72 kilometres north of Dar Es Salaam, a visit to Zanzibar will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like 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 essential stop in Tanzania. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Lake Duluti, Old Boma Museum and Arusha Declaration Museum.