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Flight deals from Cairo to Dar Es Salaam

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Cairo Airport to Dar Es Salaam Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 7,458. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Cairo to Dar Es Salaam

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Cairo to Dar Es Salaam flights are currently cheapest in July.

Direct flights from Cairo to Dar Es Salaam

Cairo to Dar Es Salaam: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Cairo to Dar Es Salaam below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Dar Es Salaam.

Cairo to Dar Es Salaam: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 5,023
Cheapest month to flyJuly
Average flight time5 hrs, 40 mins
Most popular airlineEgyptAir
Average flights per week15

Finding cheap flights from Cairo to Dar Es Salaam: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Cairo to Dar Es Salaam is R 7,473. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
5 hours and 40 minutes is the average flight time from Cairo to Dar Es Salaam.
EgyptAir, Gulf Air and Etihad Airways fly direct from Cairo to Dar Es Salaam.
As of June 2026, there are 15 flights per week flying from Cairo to Dar Es Salaam.
The cheapest month to fly from Cairo to Dar Es Salaam is usually July.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Cairo Airport to Dar Es Salaam Airport on Saturday, 4 July 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 40 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Dar Es Salaam but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Dar Es Salaam is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, Ethiopian Airlines and EgyptAir offer the cheapest flight tickets to Dar Es Salaam.

Flying from Cairo Airport (CAI) to Dar Es Salaam Airport (DAR): what you need to know

  • The average length of a direct flight from Cairo Airport to Dar Es Salaam Airport is 5 hours 40 minutes.

  • Dar Es Salaam's timezone is UTC+3, which makes Dar Es Salaam one hour ahead of Cairo.

  • Take your pick of three weekly Cairo Airport to Dar Es Salaam Airport flights. The 21:40 departure with EgyptAir is the earliest available. EgyptAir operates the latest service of the day at 22:45.

  • Leave plenty of time to catch your CAI to DAR flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Flying during a peak time such as August? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • Jetting into Dar Es Salaam (and then discovering more of Tanzania!) is a snap with EgyptAir. This popular carrier has direct flights from Cairo Airport to Dar Es Salaam Airport.

  • EgyptAir is the airline most travellers choose for this route.

  • The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate for CAI to DAR flights is EgyptAir.

  • We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Cairo Airport to Dar Es Salaam Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between CAI and DAR include:

    • Jeddah Airport

    • Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport

    • Madinah Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Cairo Airport (CAI) to Dar Es Salaam Airport (DAR)

  • The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Cairo Airport to Dar Es Salaam Airport flight is R 5,033. A round-trip ticket right now is R 7,473. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.

  • Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from CAI to DAR if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.

  • Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Cairo Airport to Dar Es Salaam Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.

  • There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from CAI to DAR.

  • Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Cairo Airport to Dar Es Salaam Airport.

Handy information about Cairo Airport (CAI)

  • Of all flights departing from Cairo Airport, 65% arrive on time at their destination.

  • Cairo Airport is about 23 kilometres from central Cairo. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour.

  • Searching for a convenient hotel near CAI? If you're boarding an early flight from Cairo Airport to Dar Es Salaam Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:

Arriving at Dar Es Salaam Airport (DAR)

  • If you're getting in on a late Cairo Airport to Dar Es Salaam Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these hotels near DAR:

  • Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Dar Es Salaam Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Auto-Union, Europcar or First - Car Rental and explore beyond Dar Es Salaam's main sights.

  • For the best deal, reserve your ride from Dar Es Salaam Airport around four weeks in advance.

When to fly to Dar Es Salaam Airport (DAR)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Cairo Airport to Dar Es Salaam Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Dar Es Salaam based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.

  • The warmest month in Dar Es Salaam is February, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Cairo Airport to Dar Es Salaam Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.

  • If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CAI to DAR in July. Temperatures average between 20ºC (68ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) then.

Explore more of Tanzania

  • Dar Es Salaam has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Tanzania waiting to be explored. Around 72 kilometres north of Dar Es Salaam, a trip to Zanzibar will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like House of Wonders, Zanzibar travel tours and Tanzania Attractions.

  • Arusha is another essential stop in Tanzania and is around 467 kilometres north-west of Dar Es Salaam. No journey is complete without a visit to Kilimanjaro info, Kilimanjaro tours and kilimanjaro trekking.

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