Flying from Dodoma Airport (DOD) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 10 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Dodoma Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport.
Dar Es Salaam's timezone is UTC+3, which is the same as Dodoma.
Flights from DOD to DAR start at 07:15 — the earliest with Precision Air. The last departure is at 22:10 with Air Tanzania. In total, you can take your pick of 27 weekly Dodoma Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your DOD to DAR flight.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Flying into Dar Es Salaam (and then exploring more of Tanzania!) is a cinch with Precision Air. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Dodoma Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport.
Most passengers choose to travel with Precision Air on this route.
Precision Air is the most punctual carrier that offers DOD to DAR flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dodoma Airport (DOD) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)
At the moment, ₹ 7,756 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Dodoma Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ₹ 13,103. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Book six months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from DOD to DAR.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Dodoma Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Dodoma Airport (DOD)
Dodoma Airport is about 3 kilometres from central Dodoma. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 5 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking an early flight from Dodoma Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near DOD:
Arriving at Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)
If you're getting in on a late Dodoma Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near DAR:
Go where the road takes you with a Julius Nyerere International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Auto-Union, Europcar or First - Car Hire and discover more of Dar Es Salaam and beyond.
Booking your ride from Julius Nyerere International Airport around four weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to central Dar Es Salaam
Julius Nyerere International Airport to the centre of Dar Es Salaam has a drive time of around 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 Dodoma Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Dar Es Salaam in February.
When booking your flight from Dodoma Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. March is the warmest month in Dar Es Salaam, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC to 33ºC.
July has average temperatures of between 20ºC and 29ºC. Look for cheap tickets from DOD to DAR around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Tanzania
You've visited Dar Es Salaam, now it's time to discover other corners of Tanzania. Travel about 72 kilometres north to Zanzibar to check off its top attractions. From Zanzibar Stone Town Heritage Society (ZSTHS) to Old Dispensary and Khalifa Tours and Safaris Zanzibar, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 467 kilometres north-west of Dar Es Salaam, Arusha is another essential stop in Tanzania. No visit is complete without checking out Lake Duluti, Old Boma Museum and Arusha Declaration Museum.
