Travelling from Dar Es Salaam Airport (DAR) to Harare Airport (HRE): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Dar Es Salaam Airport to Harare Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 20 minutes.
Harare's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Harare one hour behind Dar Es Salaam.
You can choose from six weekly Dar Es Salaam Airport to Harare Airport flights. The 11:00 departure with Air Tanzania is the earliest available. Air Zimbabwe operates the latest service of the day at 15:00.
To ensure you get on your DAR to HRE flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Air Tanzania is your gateway to discovering Harare (and perhaps some other great parts of Zimbabwe!). Check out the direct flights from Dar Es Salaam Airport to Harare Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Air Tanzania.
The carrier with the most reliable on-time arrival rate for DAR to HRE flights is Air Tanzania.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Dar Es Salaam Airport to Harare Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between DAR and HRE:
Addis Ababa Airport
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport
Lusaka Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dar Es Salaam Airport (DAR) to Harare Airport (HRE)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Dar Es Salaam Airport to Harare Airport flight is R 4,439. A return fare is currently R 6,989. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from DAR to HRE. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Dar Es Salaam Airport to Harare Airport. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from DAR to HRE.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Dar Es Salaam Airport to Harare Airport.
Handy information about Dar Es Salaam Airport (DAR)
When it comes to Dar Es Salaam Airport's on-time performance, data shows 61% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To get to Dar Es Salaam Airport from central Dar Es Salaam, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near DAR. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Dar Es Salaam Airport to Harare Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Harare Airport (HRE)
If you're landing on a late Dar Es Salaam Airport to Harare Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near HRE:
Explore without limits with a Harare Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Green Motion, Europcar or Budget and chase adventure across Harare and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Harare Airport around three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Harare Airport (HRE) to central Harare
Harare Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from the centre of Harare. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Harare Airport (HRE)
The quietest month for a flight from Dar Es Salaam Airport to Harare Airport is March, while December is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Harare based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When booking your flight from Dar Es Salaam Airport to Harare Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. October is the warmest month in Harare, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Look for cheap tickets from DAR to HRE around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Zimbabwe
Bulawayo is just one of the many cities in Zimbabwe waiting to be explored after you've seen Harare. Around 370 kilometres away to the south-west, well-known attractions include Matobo National Park, St Johns Cathedral and Silwane Nature Reserve.
Next? Head for Chitungwiza. It's around 19 kilometres south of Harare and boasts highlights like Lost Balancing Rocks.