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Quick answer: Delhi to Dar es Salaam flights take about ≈ 10h – 12h (1-stop), ≈ 3–5 one-stop options daily (no scheduled non-stop). Indian passport holders should check the visa requirement summarised below. Use the live search above to compare today's cheapest DEL–DAR fare across every airline, OTA and travel agent in one place.
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Kenya Airways is the most popular routing — connect via Nairobi JKIA on the DEL-NBO Dreamliner B787-8 (daily non-stop), then a 1h 15m NBO-DAR hop on the B737-800 or E190 (operated multiple times daily). Same-PNR ticketing protects connections. Qatar Airways via Doha operates B777-300ER on both legs with reliable HIA same-terminal transit. Emirates via Dubai uses B777-300ER on both DEL-DXB and DXB-DAR. Ethiopian Airlines via Addis Ababa offers B787-9 service and is usually the cheapest, with strong onward connections within Africa. There is no scheduled non-stop Delhi-Dar es Salaam service.
Great-circle distance Delhi-Dar es Salaam is around 5,495 km. Total elapsed time typically runs 10h to 12h including layover — fastest via Doha or Nairobi (~10–11h), slightly longer via Dubai or Addis Ababa (~11–12h). Dar es Salaam is 2h 30m behind Delhi year-round (Tanzania does not observe daylight savings).
Peaks: July–October (peak safari season — Serengeti Wildebeest Migration river crossings July–September), December–January (Christmas-New Year, Zanzibar beach peak, Indian diaspora visiting families) and Easter week. Cheapest: April–May (long rains, Zanzibar resorts close, but mainland safari is still possible at low prices) and November (short rains).
As of May 2026, indicative round-trip economy fares from Delhi to Dar es Salaam run around ₹55,000–75,000 in shoulder weeks on Ethiopian and Kenya Airways, climbing to ₹80,000–1,10,000+ on Qatar Airways and Emirates and during peak windows. Indicative ranges only — live fares change daily, search the FlightGPT chat.
Book 8–12 weeks ahead for non-peak travel. For the July–October safari peak and December-January diaspora peak, 4–6 months ahead is sensible — Tanzania safari lodges and the matching cheap airline buckets sell out together. Ethiopian via ADD is consistently the cheapest 1-stop, Kenya Airways wins for shortest layover and Indian-vegetarian-friendly catering. If you also want Zanzibar beach time, book a single PNR including the DAR-ZNZ Coastal Aviation or ZanAir hop (45 minutes).
Kenya Airways economy: 2 pieces x 23 kg + 7 kg cabin on Indian-origin tickets (piece concept). Qatar Airways and Emirates economy: typically 30 kg checked + 7 kg cabin. Ethiopian Airlines economy to East Africa: 2 pieces x 23 kg + 7 kg cabin. Always confirm with your specific fare class. Domestic connecting flights from Dar to Zanzibar typically allow only 15–20 kg per passenger (Precision Air, Coastal Aviation, ZanAir) so pack light for the islands.
Delhi (DEL) — Indira Gandhi International Terminal 3 (T3) handles all international departures. Dar es Salaam (DAR) — Julius Nyerere International Airport is about 12 km southwest of central Dar. Terminal 3 (opened 2019) handles all foreign carriers and is modern and efficient. Terminal 2 handles domestic flights. Onward Zanzibar flights operate from Terminal 1 or the smaller terminal next to T2 — about 10 minutes by airport shuttle. The ferry from Dar to Zanzibar Stone Town (Azam Marine fast catamaran) takes 2 hours and is a popular alternative to flying.
Indians need a Tanzania eVisa, applied at the official immigration portal (immigration.go.tz). Fee is approximately USD 50 (around ₹4,200) for a single-entry tourist visa, processing time is 10 working days (apply at least 2 weeks before travel for safety), valid for 90-day stay. Required documents include passport (6 months validity), return ticket, hotel booking confirmation, yellow fever certificate (mandatory), and a clear passport photo. Note: Indians can also obtain a visa on arrival at Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar airport (USD 50, US dollars cash only), but the queues can be long and eVisa is recommended for smoother entry. See the Visas guide.
Tanzania has one of East Africa's oldest and most influential Indian diaspora communities — Gujarati, Ismaili, Sikh and Goan families settled in Dar es Salaam and Arusha during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Today around 50,000 Tanzanian citizens of Indian origin form a significant business and professional community. Excellent Indian vegetarian food is available at Chowpatty (Upanga), Khana Khazana (Slipway) and the iconic Patel Brotherhood community kitchen during festivals. Yellow fever vaccination IS required for entry to Tanzania — carry the yellow WHO card. Malaria prophylaxis is essential for both Dar and Zanzibar coastal areas — consult your travel doctor 2–3 weeks before departure. Zanzibar requires a separate health surcharge (USD 44 mandatory travel insurance fee since 2024) — pay online before arrival. Use FlightGPT chat to compare every connected source live.
No. There is no scheduled non-stop service between India and Tanzania. All travel is via Nairobi (Kenya Airways), Doha (Qatar Airways), Dubai (Emirates) or Addis Ababa (Ethiopian Airlines).
Total journey time on a 1-stop routing is typically 10 to 12 hours including a 2–4 hour layover. Routings via Doha or Nairobi are usually the shortest at around 10–11 hours total.
Yes. Indian passport holders need a Tanzania eVisa, applied at the official immigration portal. Fee is USD 50 (~₹4,200), processing 10 working days, valid 90-day stay. Visa on arrival is also possible at Dar or Zanzibar airports in US dollars cash, but eVisa is recommended to avoid long queues.
There is no non-stop flight from India to Zanzibar. The fastest routings are via Dubai (Emirates flies DXB-ZNZ direct), Doha (Qatar Airways flies DOH-ZNZ direct several times weekly), or Nairobi (Kenya Airways flies NBO-ZNZ daily). Alternatively, fly to Dar es Salaam and take a 45-minute Coastal Aviation/ZanAir hop or 2-hour Azam Marine ferry to Zanzibar.
Yes — yellow fever vaccination is mandatory for entry to Tanzania. You must carry the WHO yellow card showing vaccination at least 10 days before arrival. The single-dose vaccine is now valid for life under the WHO 2016 rule change. Tanzania also requires a USD 44 mandatory travel health surcharge for visitors to Zanzibar since 2024.
Dar es Salaam is 2 hours 30 minutes behind Delhi year-round. Tanzania runs East Africa Time (EAT, UTC+3); India runs IST (UTC+5:30). Tanzania does not observe daylight savings.
April-May and November are typically the cheapest months. Avoid the July-October safari peak and the December-January Christmas/New Year diaspora peak when round-trips can push above ₹1,10,000.
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