Flying from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR): what you need to know
Dar Es Salaam's timezone is UTC+3, which makes Dar Es Salaam two hours 30 minutes behind Bengaluru.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your BLR to DAR flight.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Kempegowda International Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between BLR and DAR:
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)
R 4,718 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Kempegowda International Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 11,102. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from BLR to DAR, book early. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when looking for a flight from Kempegowda International Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport.
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Handy information about Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
BLR is located at Kial Road, Devanahalli, Bengaluru, Karnataka 56030.
Of all flights leaving Kempegowda International Airport, 71.17% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Bengaluru to Kempegowda International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 50 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 55 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to BLR? If you're catching an early flight from Kempegowda International Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Kempegowda International Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near DAR instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Julius Nyerere International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of 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 gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to central Dar Es Salaam
Julius Nyerere International Airport to central Dar Es Salaam has a drive time of about 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 Kempegowda International Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Dar Es Salaam in February.
The warmest month in Dar Es Salaam is March, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BLR to DAR in July. Temperatures average between 20ºC (68ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF) then.
Explore more of Tanzania
Zanzibar is just one of the many places in Tanzania waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Dar Es Salaam. Around 72 kilometres away to the north, check out popular attractions including Zanzibar Stone Town Heritage Society (ZSTHS), Old Dispensary and Khalifa Tours and Safaris Zanzibar.
If you're ready to explore another side of Tanzania, head for Arusha, roughly 467 kilometres north-west of Dar Es Salaam. Lake Duluti, Old Boma Museum and Arusha Declaration Museum are key reasons to visit.