Flying from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR): what you need to know
The timezone in Dar Es Salaam is UTC+3, which is one hour ahead of Helsinki.
Leave plenty of time to make your HEL to DAR flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between HEL and DAR include:
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport flight is RM2,277. A return plane ticket is currently RM3,803. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from HEL to DAR, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across each month and snap up a great deal.
Finding cheap flights from HEL to DAR is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when there's a better deal.
Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
When it comes to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport's on-time performance, data shows 60.23% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Helsinki. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near HEL:
Arriving at Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport flight. Book 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 top providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Julius Nyerere International Airport around four weeks ahead of your trip.
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 driving.
When to fly to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)
The quietest month for a flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport is February, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Dar Es Salaam based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Dar Es Salaam is March, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from HEL to DAR in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF) on average.
Explore more of Tanzania
You've seen Dar Es Salaam, now it's time to explore other corners of Tanzania. Journey about 72 kilometres north to Zanzibar to tick off its popular sights. From Zanzibar Stone Town Heritage Society (ZSTHS) to Old Dispensary and Khalifa Tours and Safaris Zanzibar, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Arusha is another favourite destination in Tanzania and is around 467 kilometres north-west of Dar Es Salaam. No trip is complete without visiting Lake Duluti, Old Boma Museum and Arusha Declaration Museum.