Flying from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Entebbe International Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport is 1 hour 50 minutes.
Dar Es Salaam's timezone is UTC+3, which is the same as Entebbe.
To ensure you catch your EBB to DAR flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
Flying into Dar Es Salaam (and then exploring more of Tanzania!) is easy with Uganda Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Entebbe International Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport.
Most travellers choose to fly with Uganda Airlines on this route.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Entebbe International Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between EBB and DAR:
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Kigali International Airport
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Entebbe International Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport flight is ج.م. 9,855. A return plane ticket is currently ج.م. 17,776. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Get cheap tickets from EBB to DAR by booking ten months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Entebbe International Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Entebbe International Airport (EBB)
64.59% of flights that take off from Entebbe International Airport reach their destination on time.
To get to Entebbe International Airport from central Entebbe, it'll take around 10 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 5 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking an early flight from Entebbe International Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to EBB:
Arriving at Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on an Entebbe International Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near DAR instead:
Pick up a Julius Nyerere International Airport rental car and explore Dar Es Salaam and beyond with your own set of wheels. Auto-Union, Europcar and First - Car Hire are popular outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Julius Nyerere International Airport about four weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to central Dar Es Salaam
From Julius Nyerere International Airport, Dar Es Salaam is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)
July is the busiest month for flights from Entebbe International Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Dar Es Salaam in February.
Book your flight from Entebbe International Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport for March if you want to explore Dar Es Salaam during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 33ºC.
July has average temperatures of between 20ºC and 29ºC. Search for cheap tickets from EBB to DAR around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Tanzania
Dar Es Salaam has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Tanzania just waiting to be discovered. About 72 kilometres north of Dar Es Salaam, a trip to Zanzibar will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Zanzibar Stone Town Heritage Society (ZSTHS), Old Dispensary and Khalifa Tours and Safaris Zanzibar.
Around 467 kilometres north-west of Dar Es Salaam, Arusha is another essential stop in Tanzania. No visit is complete without checking out Lake Duluti, Old Boma Museum and Arusha Declaration Museum.