Flying from Menara Airport (RAK) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR): what you need to know
Dar Es Salaam is two hours ahead of Marrakech and follows the UTC+3 timezone.
Your RAK to DAR flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months such as March, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
If you want to explore a new city along the way, consider a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Menara Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Istanbul Ataturk Airport is a well-known stop between RAK and DAR.
How to find the cheapest flights from Menara Airport (RAK) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)
At the moment, R 6,619 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Menara Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 15,242. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from RAK to DAR. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Menara Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across every month and score a great deal.
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Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Menara Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport.
Handy information about Menara Airport (RAK)
73.36% of flights taking off from Menara Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
To reach Menara Airport from central Marrakech, it takes about 15 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near RAK. Whether you have an early flight from Menara Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)
If you're coming in on a late Menara Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these hotels near DAR:
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 see more of Dar Es Salaam and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Julius Nyerere International Airport around four weeks before travelling.
Getting from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to central Dar Es Salaam
Julius Nyerere International Airport to the centre of 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 most popular month for flights from Menara Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Dar Es Salaam in February.
When reserving your flight from Menara Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in Dar Es Salaam, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from RAK to DAR in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF) on average.
Explore more of Tanzania
Dar Es Salaam has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Tanzania just waiting to be explored. About 72 kilometres north of Dar Es Salaam, a trip to Zanzibar will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Zanzibar Stone Town Heritage Society (ZSTHS), Old Dispensary and Khalifa Tours and Safaris Zanzibar.
If you want to check out 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.
