Travelling from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR): what you need to know
The timezone in Dar Es Salaam is UTC+3, which is two hours ahead of Zurich.
Give yourself enough time to make your ZRH to DAR flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)
Currently, $724 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Zurich Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $895. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from ZRH to DAR, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first released.
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Handy information about Zurich Airport (ZRH)
69.02% of flights that take off from Zurich Airport make it to their destination on time.
To reach Zurich Airport from central Zurich, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 35 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to ZRH? If you're catching an early flight from Zurich Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Zurich Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near DAR instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Julius Nyerere International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Auto-Union, Europcar or First - Car Hire and venture far and wide through Dar Es Salaam and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Julius Nyerere International Airport around four weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to central Dar Es Salaam
Julius Nyerere International Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from the centre of Dar Es Salaam. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)
July is the most popular month for flights from Zurich Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Dar Es Salaam in February.
Lock in your flight from Zurich Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport for March if you'd like to go to Dar Es Salaam during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from ZRH 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
Zanzibar is just one of the many places in Tanzania waiting to be discovered once you've seen Dar Es Salaam. Around 72 kilometres away to the north, its best attractions include Zanzibar Stone Town Heritage Society (ZSTHS), Old Dispensary and Khalifa Tours and Safaris Zanzibar.
Arusha is another well-known destination in Tanzania and is around 467 kilometres north-west of Dar Es Salaam. No trip is complete without dropping by Lake Duluti, Old Boma Museum and Arusha Declaration Museum.