Search Flights from Lusaka to Dar Es Salaam

Quick Flight Summary from Lusaka to Dar Es Salaam

Key numbers to know before you book

  • Lowest recent price
    $ 293
  • Direct flight duration 2 hour 30 min
  • Arrival airports DAR
  • Best days to book Tuesday, Wednesday
  • Average over the last 30 days
    $ 303

Cheapest flights from Lusaka to Dar Es Salaam

Best Price

Ethiopian Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines
8 Sep, Tue14:35
Lusaka – Dar Es Salaam
11h 35m
1 stop
LUNDAR

Ethiopian Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines
30 Aug, Sun02:15
Lusaka – Dar Es Salaam
14h 40m
1 stop
LUNDAR

Ethiopian Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines
1 Sep, Tue02:15
Lusaka – Dar Es Salaam
14h 40m
1 stop
LUNDAR

Ethiopian Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines
4 Sep, Fri02:15
Lusaka – Dar Es Salaam
14h 40m
1 stop
LUNDAR

Ethiopian Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines
19 Aug, Wed14:35
Lusaka – Dar Es Salaam
11h 35m
1 stop
LUNDAR
Shortest Flight

Kenya Airways

Kenya Airways
1 Oct, Thu18:15
Lusaka – Dar Es Salaam
7h 45m
1 stop
LUNDAR

Kenya Airways

Kenya Airways
18 Sep, Fri10:00
Lusaka – Dar Es Salaam
9h 10m
1 stop
LUNDAR

Ethiopian Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines
2 Sep, Wed02:15
Lusaka – Dar Es Salaam
14h 40m
1 stop
LUNDAR

RwandAir

RwandAir
22 Aug, Sat15:10
Lusaka – Dar Es Salaam
1d 15m
1 stop
LUNDAR

Last update: 19 August 2026 01:28

Estimated Prices for Lusaka to Dar Es Salaam Flights

Cheapest Day22 August Saturday
Best Price
$ 288
Average Price
$ 308
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$ 316
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$ 288
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Key Features of the Airlines

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Transportation to Airport from Lusaka City Center

Kenneth Kaunda Intl. Airport

Buses and minibuses are used in Lusaka city centre for transport, however there are no direct buses or minibuses that take you from the city centre to Lusaka Airport. As result you will need to arrange your transport to the airport privately. If your hotel offers a transfer service then you can talk to them, or you can take a taxi from the city centre. Another option is to rent a car. It takes a maximum of 35 minutes to get to Lusaka Airport from central Lusaka.

Taxi

You can use a taxi to get anywhere in Lusaka. They provide quick and affordable transport, and they’re also the ideal way of getting to Lusaka Airport from the city centre. It’s possible to reach Lusaka Airport in 35-40 minutes by paying something like 30-40 dollars. 

Car Rental

There are many local car rental agencies in Lusaka city centre. There aren’t as many foreign car rental agencies. In order to be able to leave the car that you pick up in the city centre at Lusaka Airport, the same agency has to have an office both in the city centre and in Lusaka Airport. You can pick from Avis or Europcar and make a pre-reservation before your flight. You can reach Lusaka Airport from city centre in 30 minutes by taking the Great E/T4 road.

Airport Information

Lusaka Airport, also known as Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, is located in Lusaka, which is the capital and biggest city of Zambia. It was known as Kenneth Kauda before 2011 and the name comes from the first president of Zambia, Kenneth Kaunda. The airport has a potential to capacitate 2 million passengers per year is located right on the Great East Road, 27 southeast of the city centre. Some of the airlines that have direct flights to Lusaka Airport are Air Namibia, Airlink, Ethiopian Airlines, Emirates, Proflight Zambia, and South African Airways. You can fly directly to Zambia’s capital Lusaka from airports such as Windhoek-Hosea Kutako, Johannesburg-OR Tambo, Dubai, Dar es Salaam, Luanda and others. Lusaka Airport has been in service since 1967. Services at the airport include free Wi-Fi, tourist information, ATM machines, and resting lounges. In addition you can shop at Zambezi Jewels, Window into Africa, Flamingo Duy Free, Kingdom Venture and Newnachi, and get something to eat or drink at Cafe Expresso, Clay Oven, Tuku’s ya or Nsonge Walala Restaurant.

Transportation to Dar Es Salaam City Center from Airport

Julius Nyerere Intl. Airport

Dar Es Salaam, one of the largest cities of Tanzania from the East African countries, is located to the east of the country. This city, on the shores of Indian Ocean, is the largest city in Tanzania. Dar Es Salaam is one of the cities with great financial and political significance for both Tanzania and Africa.

If you want to travel to Tanzania, you need to use Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar Es Salaam. Julius Nyerere International Airport is the largest airport in the country and is the destination of all international flights to the country. More than 30 airline companies operate at Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar Es Salaam.

You can fly to more than 30 cities directly from Dar Es Salaam. This airport serves approximately 2 million passengers every year. The post office is serving the airport passengers, but Wi-Fi access is not yet available at the airport. It is possible to shop at terminals. Duty free shops, as well as many souvenir shops and pharmacies, serve at Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar Es Salaam.

Tanzanian Shilla is the currency; but you can shop with the dollar too. The journey from the airport to the city center takes 40 minutes by car. Flight from Istanbul to Dar Es Salaam is organized three days a week by Turkish Airlines. The flights are organized on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. It will suffice to have a passport valid for six months for entry into the country. You need a visa to enter the country. In order to obtain a visa you are first asked to fill out an information form. The visa fee is very reasonable... The country is reached in about 7 hours by plane. It is also worth remembering that the local time of the country is 60 minutes ahead of local time in Turkey.

Transfer Vehicles

Many hotels in Dar Es Salaam offer airport transfer service to their guests. You will need to contact your hotel and obtain detailed information beforehand.

Taxi

You can use the taxi to transport you from the airport to the city. The airport shuttle offers passengers access to all parts of the city. Taxi transportation can be a bit expensive in this city. For this reason walking in short distances is the best alternative. You can choose to use a taxi to get to the far end. Before getting on the taxi, it is advised to negotiate the price because there are no taximeters in the cars.

Bus

You can reach the city center by bus from Julius Nyerere International Airport. Bus stops are located 500 meters from the terminal. The buses serve 24 hours a day. Transportation to the city center takes about 40 minutes.

Car Rental

If you want to go to the city center from Julius Nyerere International Airport by private car, you can rent a car. You can rent a car through Tanzania Rent a Car and Avis before leaving the airport. For alternative car rental companies, you can check out the options in the city center.

Dar Es Salaam Weather

5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature

Today
Tuesday
18 Aug
Clear
29°21°
Wednesday
19 Aug
Clear
30°21°
Thursday
20 Aug
Clear
30°22°
Friday
21 Aug
Clear
29°23°
Saturday
22 Aug
Clear
30°23°

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Frequently Asked Questions

When you search for Lusaka-Dar Es Salaam flights, Wingie directly gathers and compares instant data from all airlines. You can see all Lusaka-Dar Es Salaam flights together for the date you are looking for and choose the most suitable flight.
For Lusaka-Dar Es Salaam flights, you can use Kenneth Kaunda Intl. Airport as departure airport, and Julius Nyerere Intl. Airport for arrival.
The flight distance between Lusaka-Dar Es Salaam is 1532 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 1 hour 50 minutes.
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Lusaka-Dar Es Salaam flights is Monday.
Air Tanzania organizes direct flights between Lusaka-Dar Es Salaam.
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 Proflight Zambia starts from approximately $ 281.
AirlinePriceStandard inclusions
RwandAir
$ 288
1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage / 2 pieces X 23 kg checked baggage / Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / No Refund
Ethiopian Airlines
$ 316
Naysa
$ 335
Kenya Airways
$ 292
Proflight Zambia
$ 281

Last update: 16.08.2026

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