Flying from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG): what you need to know
The timezone in Hong Kong is UTC+8, which is five hours ahead of Dar Es Salaam.
To ensure you get on your DAR to HKG flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between DAR and HKG include:
Dubai Airport
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
$617 is the lowest price for a one-way Julius Nyerere International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport flight. A return flight starts from $1,498. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
It's usually best to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from DAR to HKG. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when searching for your flight from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport.
Landing cheap flights from DAR to HKG is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a new discounted fare appears.
Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)
Of all flights leaving Julius Nyerere International Airport, 68.39% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Julius Nyerere International Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Dar Es Salaam. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to DAR? If you're catching an early flight from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
If you're landing on a late Julius Nyerere International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near HKG:
Getting from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to central Hong Kong
HKG is located at 1 Cheong Hong Rd.
Hong Kong International Airport to central Hong Kong has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
It'll take around 45 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
April is the busiest month for flights from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Hong Kong in April.
Book your flight from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport for August if you want to go to Hong Kong during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Look for cheap tickets from DAR to HKG sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of China
You've done Hong Kong, now it's time to discover other parts of China. Travel about 129 kilometres north-west to Guangzhou to check off its top sights. From Canton Tower to Yuexiu Park and Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 27 kilometres north-west of Hong Kong, Shenzhen is another favourite stop in China. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Window of the World, Dafen Oil Painting Village and Shenzhen Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning.