Cheap flights from Mumbai to Dar es Salaam — book online with FlightGPT
Quick answer: Mumbai to Dar es Salaam non-stop flights take about ≈ 9–14h (1-stop, including layover), operated by Emirates, Qatar Airways, Etihad, Kenya Airways, Ethiopian, flydubai (all 1-stop), with around No non-stop — daily 1-stop options, most often via Dubai, Doha, Abu Dhabi, Nairobi or Addis Ababa direct departures a day. Indian passport holders should check the visa requirement summarised below. Use the live search above to compare today's cheapest BOM–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.
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Mumbai to Dar es Salaam flights — quick facts
- Distance: ≈ 5,050 km (great-circle)
- Non-stop flight time: ≈ 9–14h (1-stop, including layover)
- Direct flights per day: No non-stop — daily 1-stop options, most often via Dubai, Doha, Abu Dhabi, Nairobi or Addis Ababa
- Airlines flying Mumbai Dar es Salaam: Emirates, Qatar Airways, Etihad, Kenya Airways, Ethiopian, flydubai (all 1-stop)
- Visa for Indians: Tanzania eVisa or visa-on-arrival (US$50) — see /visas
Airlines flying Mumbai to Dar es Salaam
There is no non-stop, so the choice is which hub to connect through. The most popular routings go via the Gulf — Emirates and flydubai via Dubai, Qatar Airways via Doha and Etihad via Abu Dhabi — each pairing a Mumbai–Gulf leg with an onward sector to Dar es Salaam. The African carriers are strong alternatives: Kenya Airways via Nairobi and Ethiopian Airlines via Addis Ababa both connect efficiently and can be keenly priced. For protected connections and through-checked bags, book the whole BOM–DAR journey on a single ticket rather than self-connecting separate fares, and pick the hub that gives the shortest sensible layover for your dates.
Cheapest time to fly & book
Demand to Tanzania firms up over the June–October safari and dry season, the Christmas–New Year holidays and the Indian festival peaks, when fares and Zanzibar resort rates climb. The cheaper windows are the long rains (March–May) and the quieter November weeks. As of May 2026, indicative round-trip economy fares run roughly ₹38,000–70,000 depending on routing and season, with one-ways from around ₹22,000 on keen sales. Because every option connects, weigh total journey time against price — the cheapest fare can carry a long layover. Book peak dates 6–10 weeks ahead. Indicative only — check live in the FlightGPT chat.
Flight duration & routing
The quickest single-stop journeys run about 9 to 11 hours end to end — a ~3–3.5h Mumbai–Gulf leg, a connection and a ~5h sector down to Dar es Salaam; African-hub routings via Nairobi or Addis can be similar, while longer layovers push the total to 14 hours or more. Great-circle distance is roughly 5,050 km, though real routings via a hub fly farther. Dar es Salaam is 2h 30m behind India, so the clock works in your favour westbound. If you are continuing to Zanzibar (ZNZ) or the safari gateways, factor in the onward hop when choosing your connection.
Baggage & fares
On these 1-stop fares, allowances vary by carrier and routing. Full-service economy on Emirates, Qatar Airways, Etihad, Kenya Airways or Ethiopian typically includes a checked allowance of around 30 kg (or a piece allowance), plus a cabin bag — useful if you are carrying gear for a safari or beach trip. flydubai sells some baggage as an add-on, so check your fare. Booking the whole journey on a single ticket keeps the higher allowance and through-checked bags consistent, and makes a missed connection the airline's responsibility. Pre-pay any excess online rather than at the airport, and request a vegetarian meal in advance on the longer sectors.
Airports & terminals
Mumbai (BOM) — Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International handles international flights from Terminal 2 (T2) at Sahar. Your connection is usually a Gulf or African hub — Dubai (DXB), Doha (DOH), Abu Dhabi (AUH), Nairobi (NBO) or Addis Ababa (ADD). Dar es Salaam (DAR) — Julius Nyerere International is Tanzania's main gateway, with the modern Terminal 3 (opened 2019) handling most international flights, about 12–15 km from the city centre. Allow time on arrival for the visa-on-arrival counter (if you have not pre-applied), immigration and the yellow-fever check, then taxis and app cabs serve the run into town or the ferry to Zanzibar.
Visa & entry for Indians
Indian passport holders need a visa for Tanzania, but it is straightforward. The recommended route is the Tanzania eVisa: apply online at the official portal visa.immigration.go.tz, upload a passport scan and photo, and pay the fee (the ordinary single-entry tourist visa is US$50, valid for a stay of up to 90 days). Processing typically takes about 5–10 working days, so apply a couple of weeks ahead. A visa-on-arrival is also available at Dar es Salaam and other entry points for the same US$50, though queues can be long. A yellow-fever certificate is required if arriving from or transiting an endemic country. Full guidance is in the Visas guide.
Best time to visit
Dar es Salaam and the Tanzanian coast are most comfortable in the dry season, roughly June to October, which is also the prime safari window and the best time for Zanzibar's beaches — warm, sunny and less humid. The short rains (November–December) bring brief showers, while the long rains (March–May) are the wettest and quietest, with the lowest prices. The coast stays hot and humid year-round, so pack light. Many travellers pair the city with Zanzibar or a northern-circuit safari. For trip ideas, see the destinations guide.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Mumbai to Dar es Salaam flight?
There is no non-stop. The quickest 1-stop journeys run about 9 to 11 hours end to end - a ~3-3.5h leg to a Gulf hub like Dubai or Doha, a connection and a ~5h sector to Dar es Salaam. Longer layovers, or African-hub routings, can push it to 14 hours or more.
Which airlines fly Mumbai to Dar es Salaam?
No airline flies it non-stop. The best 1-stop options are Emirates or flydubai via Dubai, Qatar Airways via Doha and Etihad via Abu Dhabi, plus the African carriers Kenya Airways via Nairobi and Ethiopian Airlines via Addis Ababa, which can be keenly priced.
How much is a Mumbai to Dar es Salaam ticket?
As of May 2026, indicative round-trip economy fares run roughly ₹38,000-70,000 by routing and season, with one-ways from around ₹22,000 on keen sales. The cheapest fare can carry a long layover, so compare total journey time. Live fares in the FlightGPT chat.
Do Indians need a visa for Tanzania?
Yes, but it is easy. Indians use the Tanzania eVisa, applied for online at visa.immigration.go.tz, or a visa-on-arrival at Dar es Salaam - the ordinary single-entry tourist visa is US$50 for a stay of up to 90 days. The eVisa takes about 5-10 working days. See /visas.
Is there a non-stop Mumbai to Dar es Salaam flight?
No. Every Mumbai-Dar es Salaam itinerary involves at least one connection, most commonly via a Gulf hub (Dubai, Doha or Abu Dhabi) or an African hub (Nairobi or Addis Ababa). The fastest routings total around 9 to 11 hours.
Cheapest month to fly Mumbai to Dar es Salaam?
The long rains (March-May) and the quieter November weeks are usually cheapest. Avoid the June-October safari and dry season, the Christmas-New Year holidays and Indian festival peaks, which are the priciest and busiest.
Find the cheapest Mumbai to Dar es Salaam flight
The cheapest Mumbai to Dar es Salaam airfare on any given day depends on three things — your travel date, your airline preference and how far ahead you book. Use the FlightGPT search box above to compare Mumbai to Dar es Salaam ticket prices across Emirates, Qatar Airways, Etihad, Kenya Airways, Ethiopian, flydubai (all 1-stop) — typically the lowest fare today differs from the lowest fare 30 days from now by 25-40 percent. We surface every option so the lowest Mumbai-Dar es Salaam price wins.
Last-minute Mumbai to Dar es Salaam flights
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Mumbai to Dar es Salaam non-stop and direct flights
Most travellers prefer the Mumbai to Dar es Salaam non-stop option. The direct Mumbai-Dar es Salaam flight time is ≈ 9–14h (1-stop, including layover). If you are flexible, 1-stop alternatives through major hubs can be 15-30 percent cheaper. FlightGPT lets you filter by "Direct only" or compare both side by side — useful when you want the cheapest Mumbai Dar es Salaam ticket but are open to a layover.
Mumbai to Dar es Salaam airfare — what to expect
Mumbai to Dar es Salaam ticket prices on the FlightGPT live grid update by the minute. The lowest-priced Mumbai Dar es Salaam airfare today might be on a low-cost carrier; the best deal next month might be on a full-service Emirates flight bundled with checked baggage and a meal. We compare fully-bundled all-in fares, never base fares with surprise add-ons.