Search Flights from Dar Es Salaam to Istanbul

Quick Flight Summary from Dar Es Salaam to Istanbul

Key numbers to know before you book

  • Lowest recent price
    $429
  • Direct flight duration 17 hour 20 min
  • Arrival airports SAW / IST
  • Best days to book Thursday, Wednesday
  • Average over the last 30 days
    $434

Cheapest flights from Dar Es Salaam to Istanbul

Best Price

Oman Air

Oman Air
21 Oct, Wed
Dar Es Salaam – Istanbul
1d 1h 10m
1 stop
DAR–IST

Flydubai

Flydubai
8 Oct, Thu
Dar Es Salaam – Istanbul
17h 20m
2 stop
DAR–SAW
Shortest Flight

Ethiopian Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines
31 Oct, Sat
Dar Es Salaam – Istanbul
9h 30m
1 stop
DAR–IST

Egyptair

Egyptair
23 Oct, Fri
Dar Es Salaam – Istanbul
12h 15m
1 stop
DAR–IST

Flydubai

Flydubai
9 Oct, Fri
Dar Es Salaam – Istanbul
21h 40m
1 stop
DAR–IST

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways
8 Oct, Thu
Dar Es Salaam – Istanbul
12h 25m
1 stop
DAR–IST

Flydubai

Flydubai
20 Nov, Fri
Dar Es Salaam – Istanbul
17h 10m
2 stop
DAR–SAW

Flydubai

Flydubai
21 Nov, Sat
Dar Es Salaam – Istanbul
17h 10m
2 stop
DAR–SAW

Flydubai

Flydubai
15 Oct, Thu
Dar Es Salaam – Istanbul
1d 5h 5m
2 stop
DAR–IST

Last update: 06 October 2026 17:19

Estimated Prices for Dar Es Salaam to Istanbul Flights

Cheapest Day14 October Wednesday
Best Price
$410
Average Price
$466
$512
$410
$481
06Tue
Oct
$481
07Wed
08Thu
09Fri
$483
10Sat
11Sun
12Mon
13Tue
$410
14Wed
$410
15Thu
$509
16Fri
17Sat
$512
18Sun
19Mon
20Tue
21Wed
22Thu
23Fri
24Sat
25Sun
26Mon
27Tue
28Wed
29Thu
$444
30Fri
31Sat
01Sun
Nov
02Mon
03Tue
04Wed

Key Features of the Airlines

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Transportation to Airport from Dar Es Salaam City Center

Julius Nyerere Intl. Airport

Located in the east of Tanzania, Dar Es Salaam is one of the largest cities in the country. For exploring this city on the shores of ocean, you can start with the city center first. You can go by boat to Zanzibar Island, which is about two hours away from the city. The journey will not be boring since you will be accompanied with a unique landscape.

It takes about 35-40 minutes to go to Julius Nyerere International Airport, which is 12 kilometers from the city center. When Dar Es Salaam's population started to get crowded, alternatives in public transportation are considered. Buses, minibuses, taxis, trampolines, tuktuks ... But it can be easily observed that the buses that serve are very old. These buses which are considered to be old-fashioned in Europe are the most important new transport vehicle here.

Dar Es Salaam is the largest port in Tanzania. This is why sea transportation has developed in this region.

Bus

The most common means of transportation in the city of Dar Es Salaam are buses and minibuses. The prices of buses used throughout the city can vary according to the destination. Also there can be delays sometimes.

Minibus

You can also use minibuses except from bus and taxi transportation. But minibuses are one of the most used means of public transportation here. For this reason, they are very crowded and tourists do not prefer to use minibuses usually. You can also take a ride in the downtown with these vehicles called 'daladala'.

Daladala

These are considered to be the main means of public transportation in Dar Es Salaam. We can say they carry passengers at fairly reasonable prices. In addition to that, tuktuks and courier motors are also providing cheaper transportation compared to taxis. Courier motors, which are mostly used for people’s transportation in Tanzania, are the best solution for getting rid of traffic. Because it is a private vehicle, it is for sure that you will be comfortable while travelling.

Sea Vehicles

Located two hours away from Dar Es Salaam, Zanzibar Island is one of the most visited places. Transportation to this island is provided by boat.

Car Rental

If you want to travel more freely in Dar Es Salaam, you can rent a car privately. It is quite convenient to rent a car here. You can find car rental companies in the city and in various regions.

Airport Information

Dar Es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport serves with three terminals after completion of the last terminal. Taxis are used at the airport for transportation between terminals. There are three restaurants in the airport. One of these is in the public area, and the rest two are in the departing passenger area.

There is a Duty-Free store at the airport, where you can shop for reasonable prices without paying taxes. At the same time, there are many souvenir shops and pharmacies.

Private facilities at the Dar Es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport are also available. Wheelchairs provide convenience to disabled passengers. However, you are required to ask for any special support from your flight company at the time of booking.

Transportation to Istanbul City Center from Airport

Sabiha Gökçen Intl. Airport

Sabiha Gökçen Airport is located in Pendik, on the Anatolian Side of Istanbul. From the airport, you can get to the city center by metro, municipal bus, Havabus, public transport with a Marmaray transfer, taxi, car rental, or transfer service.

Metro
  • The airport is the terminus of the M4 Kadıköy–Sabiha Gökçen Airport metro line. The line takes about 50 minutes to get from the airport to Kadıköy.
  • You can transfer to Marmaray at Ayrılık Çeşmesi station and to the Metrobus at Ünalan station.
  • Timetables and weekend night services vary according to the current IBB (Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality) schedule. For up-to-date information, you can check Metro Istanbul's announcements.
  • You board the metro with an Istanbulkart. To buy a card, you can use the ticket machines at the stations.
Havabus
  • With Havabus services, you can reach Taksim and Kadıköy without transfers.
  • The Taksim line follows the Kavacık and Zincirlikuyu route. The journey takes about 1.5 hours, depending on traffic.
  • The Kadıköy line also stops at Yenisahra. The journey to Kadıköy takes about 1 hour, depending on traffic.
  • For current timetables and fares, you can check Havabus's official website.
Bus
  • E10: Kadıköy via Kurtköy
  • E3: 4. Levent Metro (European Side)
  • 16S: Uzunçayır Metrobus
  • MR60: Pendik YHT (Marmaray)
  • Routes and schedules may change. For up-to-date information, you can check the official IETT website or mobile app.
Marmaray
  • With Marmaray, you can reach many parts of the city by transferring.
  • You can take the MR60 bus to Pendik YHT station and transfer to Marmaray.
  • You can also take the M4 metro to Ayrılık Çeşmesi station and switch to Marmaray.
Taxi
  • You can take a taxi from the airport to anywhere in the city.
  • Bridge and tunnel tolls are paid by the passenger.
Car Rental
  • There are offices of international and local car rental companies at the airport.
  • If you make a reservation in advance, you can pick up your car without waiting in line.
Transfer
  • You can travel comfortably from the airport to different parts of the city with a private transfer service.
  • It is recommended to book your transfer at least one day in advance.

Istanbul Airport

Istanbul Airport is located on the European Side. From the airport, which is in the Arnavutköy district, you can get to the city center by bus, Havaist, metro, taxi, car rental, or transfer service.

Bus
  • From Istanbul Airport, you can reach different parts of the city center, such as Mecidiyeköy, Mahmutbey, Sultangazi, Sarıyer, and Halkalı, on the H-1, H-2, H-3, H-6, and H-8 buses.
  • The journey takes 1 hour 40 minutes to Mecidiyeköy, 1 hour 45 minutes to Halkalı, 1 hour 30 minutes to Mahmutbey, 1 hour 25 minutes to Sultangazi, and 1 hour 50 minutes to Sarıyer. Travel times may vary depending on traffic conditions.
  • You can buy bus tickets at the ticket booths or machines on the airport platforms, or online.
Metro
  • You can get from the airport to the city center on the M11 Gayrettepe - Istanbul Airport metro line.
  • The metro provides direct access to the Arnavutköy, İhsaniye, Göktürk, Kemerburgaz, Hasdal, Kağıthane, and Gayrettepe areas of the city center.
  • After getting off at Gayrettepe station, you can also transfer to the metrobus, buses, and the M1 Hacıosman - Yenikapı metro line.
  • The metro operates between 06:00 and 00:00.
  • The journey takes about 45 minutes on average.
Havaist
  • Havaist services take you to Aksaray, Esenler Bus Terminal, Arnavutköy, Halkalı-Başakşehir, Silivri - Çatalca, Beylikdüzü, Avcılar - Bahçeşehir, Bakırköy, Kadıköy, Taksim, and Sabiha Gökçen Airport.
  • You can pay the Havaist fare online, at the ticket booths on the platforms, or by card on the bus. Istanbulkart is accepted on some Havaist buses.
  • The Havaist fare varies depending on the route you take.
Taxi
  • Orange, turquoise, and black taxis run from Istanbul Airport to the city center.
  • A fixed fare applies from the airport to certain points in the city center.
  • Bridge crossings, bus terminal exit fees, and toll roads are paid by the passenger.
Car Rental
  • You can rent a car from Avec, Sixt, Hertz, Rent Go, Budget, Europcar, Enterprise, Garenta, and many other companies at the airport and drive to the city center.
  • If you make a reservation before

Istanbul Weather

5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature

Today
Tuesday
6 Oct
Cloudy
19°14°
Wednesday
7 Oct
Cloudy
20°13°
Thursday
8 Oct
Fog
21°11°
Friday
9 Oct
Clear
24°14°
Saturday
10 Oct
Cloudy
26°15°

Flights with Alternative Departure Locations Dar Es Salaam Istanbul

Frequently Asked Questions

When you search for Dar Es Salaam-Istanbul flights, Wingie directly gathers and compares instant data from all airlines. You can see all Dar Es Salaam-Istanbul flights together for the date you are looking for and choose the most suitable flight.
For Dar Es Salaam-Istanbul flights, you can use Julius Nyerere Intl. Airport as departure airport, and Sabiha Gökçen Intl. Airport, Istanbul Airport for arrival.
The flight distance between Dar Es Salaam-Istanbul is 5442 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 6 hour 40 minutes.
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Dar Es Salaam-Istanbul flights is Sunday.
On this route, low-cost airlines typically offer fares that include only cabin and hand baggage. Full-service airlines may include baggage and refreshment fees in the base price. The best option varies according to baggage needs. Based on current data, the lowest fare on this route with Flydubai starts from approximately $406.
AirlinePriceStandard inclusions
Flydubai
$406
No changes allowed / No Refund / 1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage (55x38x20 cm) / Complimentary Refreshments
Qatar Airways
$509
Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / Partial Refund (up to 48 hours) / 1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage / 2 pieces X 23 kg checked baggage / Complimentary Refreshments
Oman Air
$444
Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / Partial Refund (up to 48 hours) / 1 piece X 30 kg checked baggage / Complimentary Refreshments

Last update: 03.10.2026

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