Flying from Washington DC to Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR): What you need to know
The timezone in Dar Es Salaam is UTC+3, which is eight hours ahead of Washington DC. Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport is located in Dar Es Salaam.
Your flight from Washington DC to DAR won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Getting away during a peak month like July? Popular periods (like Thanksgiving, Christmas and spring break) can add another hour at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
DCA is about 6 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Washington DC to Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport:
Of the flights that depart from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, 71% arrive on time at their destination.
DCA's address is 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
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Istanbul Airport (IST)
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Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
IAD is around 40 kilometres from central Washington DC. It'll take 45 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 10 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Washington DC to DAR flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Washington Dulles International Airport:
When it comes to flight punctuality, Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 77%.
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
From central Washington DC, BWI is around 48 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 40 minutes to get to the airport by car and 50 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Rest a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Washington DC to Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport flight without having to rush. These hotels near Baltimore Washington International Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're flying out first thing:
Flights that leave from BWI make it to their destination within the expected time frame 77% of the time.
About Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Washington DC to Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near DAR:
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Washington DC to Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport flight.
Getting from Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to central Dar Es Salaam
Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Dar Es Salaam. It takes around 30 minutes or so to drive to the city.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)
Right now, R 10,848 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 19,192. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Washington DC to DAR, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower fares when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Washington DC to Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR). August is the most popular month to visit Dar Es Salaam. If you like your getaways a little more chill, head there in December.
Before locking in your Washington DC to DAR plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. February is the warmest month in Dar Es Salaam, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Washington DC to Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport in July when temperatures are between 20ºC (68ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
More about Dar Es Salaam
Once you've booked your flight from Washington DC to Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Dar Es Salaam:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Baobab trees, Dar es Salaam Marine Reserve System and Palm Beach are top attractions which should be on any good Dar Es Salaam itinerary.
Explore more of Tanzania
Morogoro is just one of the many places in Tanzania waiting to be explored after you've experienced Dar Es Salaam. Around 177 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Choma Waterfalls, Selous Choma Waterfall and Uluguru Nature Forest Reserve.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in Tanzania, head for Tanga, roughly 193 kilometres north of Dar Es Salaam. Amboni Caves, Mkomazi National Park and Jumba La Ufalme, Tanga Kusini are the start of reasons to visit.
