Cheap flights from Warsaw to Dar Es Salaam

October comes out cheapest on this route, and the months around it — September and November — usually sit close behind. Fares climb through December and stay high into the new year, then ease again later in spring. Book a few months ahead for the low season, and earlier still if you are travelling over the winter holidays or the summer school break. Midweek departures tend to cost less than Friday or Sunday flights, and connections through the Gulf often price differently depending on the day you leave Warsaw. If your dates are flexible, compare a Tuesday or Wednesday departure against the weekend before you commit.

Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, Fly Dubai, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Lufthansa and Lufthansa Cityline, Air Baltic, RwandAir and HI Fly Transportes Aereo all appear among the options on this route, and every one of them means at least one change of plane. The Gulf carriers and Ethiopian Airlines are the usual choices for the long haul south, while the European names tend to cover the first leg out of Warsaw. Full-service tickets normally include checked baggage and meals; the low-cost style fares on some of these carriers charge for a suitcase and for seat selection. Check who actually operates each leg before you pick a fare.

Dar Es Salaam International is the city's gateway, and it sits a short drive from the centre — closer than you might expect for an airport serving a capital. Taxis and ride-hailing apps are the usual way into town, and shared shuttles or local buses suit anyone travelling light. Agree the fare before you get in, or book through an app, and keep small notes handy for the ride. Traffic in Dar Es Salaam can be heavy, particularly in the morning and late afternoon, so allow extra time if you have a connection or a meeting waiting. Landing late at night is easier if you arrange your transfer in advance rather than sorting it out at the kerb.

Currency

TZS (TSh)

Power sockets

Type G · 230 V

Language

Swahili, English

Emergency number

112, 114, 115

Calling code

+255

Internet domain

.tz

Population of Dar Es Salaam

4.7 M (2016)

Time zone

UTC+03 (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Warsaw has two airports, so confirm whether your flight leaves from F. Chopin or Modlin before you arrange the trip to the terminal.
• Check what your fare includes — a checked bag is often extra on the cheaper tickets.
• If your connection is booked on separate tickets, you collect your bags and check in again, so leave a generous gap.
• Make sure your passport is valid well beyond your travel dates and check the visa and vaccination rules for Tanzania before you book.
• Compare fares across September, October and November if your dates can move, since October is usually the cheapest month.