Dar es SalaamNairobi, Kenya

Flights from Dar es Salaam to Nairobi

Nonstop flights from Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Nairobi (NBO) take about 1h 20m (667 km). Air Tanzania and Precision Air fly it. Lowest fare seen: $192 one-way, nonstop (12 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Nairobi

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

Explore the vibrant skyline of Nairobi with its modern skyscrapers under an overcast sky. — arriving in Nairobi

Airport transfer

NBO → Nairobi, booked before you fly

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Before you flyAirport lounges at Dar-es-Salaam →3 lounges at Dar-es-Salaam Airport Trains, buses and taxi faresNBO to Nairobi: getting into town →Early arrival or late flightLuggage storage in Nairobi →4 drop-off points, from $3.90

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Airlines flying Dar es Salaam to Nairobi

Carriers on DAR–NBO according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 12 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Air Tanzanianonstop fare seen✈ Precision Airnonstop fare seen

Dar es Salaam to Nairobi fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $197 one-way. With stops: Feb 2027, from $193. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

Departing	Nonstop from	Cheaper with stops
Oct 2026	$20925 Oct 2026 · Precision Air	$197 · 1 stop25 Oct 2026 · Precision Air
Nov 2026	$1975 Nov 2026 · Air Tanzania	—
Dec 2026	$20119 Dec 2026 · Air Tanzania	—
Jan 2027	$2014 Jan 2027 · Air Tanzania	—
Feb 2027	$19923 Feb 2027 · Air Tanzania	$193 · 1 stop23 Feb 2027 · Precision Air

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $197 for October 2026, $193 at best after that.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 2 of 3 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Dar es Salaam to Nairobi, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

Best time to fly to Nairobi

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Best monthsGoodAvoid if possible

Kenya is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

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Frequently asked questions — Dar es Salaam to Nairobi flights

How long is the flight from Dar es Salaam to Nairobi?

A nonstop flight from Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Nairobi (NBO) takes about 1h 20m, covering 667 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.

How far is Dar es Salaam from Nairobi by air?

The great-circle distance between Julius Nyerere International Airport and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is 667 km (414 miles), a short-haul route.

Which airlines fly from Dar es Salaam to Nairobi?

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the DAR–NBO route include Air Tanzania and Precision Air. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.

How much does a flight from Dar es Salaam to Nairobi cost?

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on DAR–NBO was $192 USD with Air Tanzania (nonstop), departing 5 Nov 2026, found in fare searches as of 12 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Dar es Salaam to Nairobi?

In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in February 2027 were cheapest, from $193 one-way, against $201 for December 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.

Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Dar es Salaam to Nairobi?

In the fares we saw (12 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $189 with one stop against $192 nonstop, a saving of $3. Nonstop saves the connection time.

Do I need a visa to travel from Dar es Salaam to Kenya?

It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Kenya visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

What is the best time to visit Nairobi?

Kenya is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 12 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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