Flying from Ottawa to Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR): What you need to know
Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport is located in Dar Es Salaam. The city runs on the UTC+3 timezone and is eight hours ahead of Ottawa.
To ensure you get on your flight from Ottawa to DAR, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like August. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and as much as four hours for international journeys. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or grab something to eat.
Airports in Ottawa
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
Located around 14 kilometers from the center of Ottawa, YOW can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Ottawa to Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport:
Of the departures from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, 58% land on schedule at their destination.
YOW's address is 50 Airport Road.
About Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)
Have a late flight from Ottawa to Julius Nyerere International Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Check in to one of these hotels near DAR and hit the lights earlier:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Julius Nyerere International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Auto-Union, Europcar or First - Car Rental to explore Dar Es Salaam and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Ottawa to Julius Nyerere International Airport flight.
Getting from Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to central Dar Es Salaam
From Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport, central Dar Es Salaam is around 11 kilometers away. It takes about 30 minutes to reach the city center by car.
Traveling on public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Ottawa to Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport is $733. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,500. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To find cheap flights from Ottawa to DAR, book early. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Ottawa to Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)
Think about your travel style when deciding when to fly. September is the quietest month to visit Dar Es Salaam. July is when most people book flights from Ottawa to Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.
Book a Ottawa to DAR plane ticket departing in March if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Dar Es Salaam to range from 23ºC (73ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
July sees temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Ottawa to Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Dar Es Salaam
After booking your flight from Ottawa to Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Dar Es Salaam:
Baobab trees and Safari Solutions are a couple of big attractions to add to your Dar Es Salaam travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Dar es Salaam Marine Reserve System.
Explore more of Tanzania
Morogoro is just one of the many cities in Tanzania waiting to be discovered once you've seen Dar Es Salaam. Around 177 kilometers away to the west, top sights here include Peponi Camp, Choma Waterfalls and Ahmadiya Mosque.
If you're looking to explore another corner of Tanzania, consider Tanga, about 193 kilometers north of Dar Es Salaam. Amboni Caves, Raskazone Beach. And Forodhani are among the biggest draws.
