Travelling from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Mbeya Airport (MBI): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Mbeya Airport is 1 hour 35 minutes.
Every week, there are 17 Julius Nyerere International Airport to Mbeya Airport flights. To take off as soon as possible, jump on the 07:00 Air Tanzania flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 20:00 with Air Tanzania.
Your DAR to MBI flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Jetting into Mbeya (and then exploring more of Tanzania!) is a cinch with Precision Air. This popular airline offers direct flights from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Mbeya Airport.
Precision Air is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
Air Tanzania is the most punctual carrier that operates DAR to MBI flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Mbeya Airport (MBI)
Right now, ₹ 8,528 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Julius Nyerere International Airport to Mbeya Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ₹ 19,665. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Get cheap tickets from DAR to MBI by booking seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Mbeya Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)
Of all flights leaving Julius Nyerere International Airport, 68.39% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Dar Es Salaam to Julius Nyerere International Airport is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Booked an early flight from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Mbeya Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to DAR:
Arriving at Mbeya Airport (MBI)
Book a hotel close to MBI if you're on a late Julius Nyerere International Airport to Mbeya Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Mbeya Airport (MBI) to central Mbeya
Mbeya Airport is roughly 0.16 kilometres from the centre of Mbeya. The drive time takes about 0 hours.
When to fly to Mbeya Airport (MBI)
July is the busiest month for flights from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Mbeya Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Mbeya in February.
Lock in your flight from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Mbeya Airport for October if you want to go to Mbeya during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 14ºC and 29ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from DAR to MBI in July if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 9ºC and 23ºC on average.
Explore more of Tanzania
Dodoma is just one of the many places in Tanzania waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Mbeya. Around 402 kilometres away to the north-east, its best attractions include TAG DODOMA SANCTUARY, ST GEMMA RC Church/PAROKIA YA Nkuhungu and Nyerere Square.
Tabora is another standout destination in Tanzania and is around 434 kilometres north of Mbeya. No journey is complete without visiting David Livingstone Museum, IPULI CATHOLIC CHURCH and St. Stephen's Cathedral.
