Compare Bangalore to Dar es Salaam flights: 1-stop routings via Dubai or Nairobi, fares, flight time, visa-on-arrival and best months to fly.
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Quick answer: Bangalore to Dar es Salaam flights take about ≈ 9h 30m–11h (1-stop via Dubai/Nairobi), No non-stop — 1-stop via Dubai (DXB), Nairobi (NBO) or Addis Ababa (ADD). Indian passport holders should check the visa requirement summarised below. Use the live search above to compare today's cheapest BLR–DAR fare across every airline, OTA and travel agent in one place.
Last reviewed June 2026 by the FlightGPT flights desk · route facts cross-checked against DGCA and the Airports Authority of India (AAI) · fares are live — verify the final price in search before booking.
Looking for cheap flights from Bangalore to Dar es Salaam? FlightGPT compares live BLR to DAR fares across every connected source — Indian carriers, Gulf hubs, OTAs and trusted travel agents — and shows the cheapest options side by side. Whether you want a Bangalore to Dar es Salaam non-stop tomorrow, a last-minute weekend deal or the lowest price three months out, every active Bangalore-Dar es Salaam fare is one search away.
No carrier flies BLR–DAR directly, so you combine an Indian feeder leg with an international long-haul. Emirates and flydubai route via Dubai; Kenya Airways connects through Nairobi; Ethiopian Airlines uses Addis Ababa; Qatar Airways routes via Doha. IndiGo also offers DXB and DOH connections that can be paired onward. For most travellers the Emirates-via-Dubai and Kenya Airways-via-Nairobi options give the shortest total time, often under 12 hours including a 2–3 hour layover. Booking both legs on a single ticket protects your through-baggage and missed-connection rights.
The stopover decides comfort and price. Dubai (DXB) has the most frequencies and shortest layovers but tends to price higher. Nairobi (NBO) on Kenya Airways is geographically the most direct for East Africa, often shaving 60–90 minutes off total travel time. Addis Ababa (ADD) on Ethiopian is frequently the cheapest, though connection windows can stretch to 4–6 hours. If you also plan a safari in the Serengeti or Maasai Mara, a Nairobi routing pairs naturally. Always leave at least 90 minutes between flights on separate tickets.
Dar es Salaam's Julius Nyerere International Airport sits about 12 km southwest of the city centre. Terminal 3, opened in recent years, handles most international arrivals. A metered taxi or pre-booked transfer to downtown takes 25–45 minutes depending on traffic, costing roughly TZS 35,000–60,000. Many travellers connect onward by ferry (about 2 hours) or a 20-minute domestic hop to Zanzibar. ATMs and SIM kiosks are available landside; carry some US dollars for the visa counter and first transfers.
On Gulf carriers economy normally includes 25–30 kg checked baggage, while Kenya Airways and Ethiopian typically allow 2 x 23 kg on Africa routes — confirm at booking. Round-trip economy fares from Bangalore usually run ₹55,000–₹95,000 depending on season, with peak December and June–September dates climbing higher. Business class sits around ₹1.8–3 lakh. Booking 6–10 weeks ahead and staying flexible on the hub can save 15–25%. See our Bangalore to Nairobi guide for connecting safari options.
Tanzania's long dry season from June to October is peak for safaris and the Great Migration, so fares and lodges cost more. The short dry spell from January to early March is excellent for Zanzibar beaches and birthing season on the plains. Avoid the long rains of late March to May if you want reliable game viewing — though this is when airfares dip 20–30%. For the cheapest seats, target February–April or October–November and book midweek departures.
Dar es Salaam is East Africa's commercial heart and the gateway to Zanzibar, the Serengeti and Mount Kilimanjaro. A long-established Indian-origin community of over 50,000 means familiar food, temples and business networks. Indians come for trade in construction, agriculture and minerals, for honeymoons on Zanzibar's white-sand beaches, and for bucket-list safaris. The Swahili coast, spice tours and Stone Town's UNESCO heritage make it a rich cultural stop beyond the usual wildlife circuit.
Indian citizens can obtain a Tanzania tourist visa on arrival or, better, apply for an e-visa in advance through the official portal — the ordinary single-entry tourist visa costs about USD 50 and allows up to 90 days. You will need a passport valid 6+ months, proof of onward travel and a hotel booking. Yellow-fever vaccination is required only if arriving from or transiting an endemic country. Check our visa guide for the latest documentation before you fly.
No. Every routing has at least 1 stop, usually via Dubai, Nairobi or Addis Ababa, with total journeys of about 9h 30m to 13h depending on the layover.
Round-trip economy typically runs ₹55,000–₹95,000 depending on season; business class is around ₹1.8–3 lakh. Booking 6–10 weeks ahead can save 15–25%.
Yes. Indians can get a visa-on-arrival or e-visa; the single-entry tourist visa costs about USD 50 and permits stays of up to 90 days.
Dar es Salaam is 2h 30m behind India (UTC+3 versus IST UTC+5:30), so noon in Bangalore is 9:30 am in Tanzania.
Dubai offers the most frequencies, Nairobi is geographically shortest (saving 60–90 minutes), and Addis Ababa is often the cheapest, though layovers can reach 4–6 hours.
February–April and October–November see the lowest fares, sometimes 20–30% under peak June–September and December prices.
There is no single "cheapest day" to fly Bangalore to Dar es Salaam — the lowest fare is the one you find by comparing live. Open the search above to line up Bangalore–Dar es Salaam prices across ; booking ahead and avoiding peak weekends typically trims 25–40 percent off the walk-up fare.
Flying Bangalore to Dar es Salaam at short notice doesn't always mean overpaying. Off-peak departures and unsold seats on can surface real same-week deals. Put your date into the FlightGPT search above and we'll show every available BLR–DAR fare side by side in seconds.
There is currently no non-stop service between Bangalore and Dar es Salaam — itineraries connect via a hub, with a typical journey of ≈ 9h 30m–11h (1-stop via Dubai/Nairobi). Comparing hubs side by side often saves 15-30 percent. FlightGPT lets you filter by "Direct only" or compare both side by side — useful when you want the cheapest Bangalore Dar es Salaam ticket but are open to a layover.
Bangalore–Dar es Salaam pricing rewards comparison over loyalty: the best value rotates between low-cost and full-service carriers depending on the date. FlightGPT's grid surfaces every Bangalore Dar es Salaam fare with baggage and meals counted in, so the genuinely cheapest all-in ticket is the one that rises to the top.