Travelling from Melbourne to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR): What you need to know
Melbourne's main base, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is where many great holidays begin. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Melbourne to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR).
Julius Nyerere International Airport is located in Dar Es Salaam. The city is in the UTC+3 timezone and is eight hours behind Melbourne.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from Melbourne to DAR. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During high season, allow for extended wait times and show up earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international trips.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Whether you want to visit a new place along the way or just take a break, we make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To compare your options taking off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Dubai Airport (DXB) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from Melbourne to DAR.
MEL is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 40 minutes.
Have an early flight from Melbourne to Julius Nyerere International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% of flights complete their journey on time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is about 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. It'll take 50 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 5 minutes.
Getting everyone to the airport on time before your Melbourne to DAR flight is easier when you stay close to Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will put you a short ride from the airport.
Flights from Avalon Airport have a proven record for punctuality, with 80.09% of them arriving as expected.
About Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Melbourne to Julius Nyerere International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near DAR:
Grab 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 outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride around four weeks before your Melbourne to Julius Nyerere International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Julius Nyerere International Airport is RM2,126. For a return flight on this route, the best price is RM4,424. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Melbourne to DAR. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)
July is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR). Plan your visit to Dar Es Salaam in February if you'd rather avoid peak season.
The warmest month in Dar Es Salaam is March, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your Melbourne to DAR plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Julius Nyerere International Airport in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
More about Dar Es Salaam
Start your Dar Es Salaam trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Melbourne to Julius Nyerere International Airport, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
Your Dar Es Salaam trip should come with a bit of sightseeing. Top attractions worth exploring include Baobab trees, Dar es Salaam Marine Reserve System and Safari Solutions.
Explore more of Tanzania
Morogoro is just one of the many cities in Tanzania waiting to be explored after you've seen Dar Es Salaam. Around 177 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Peponi Camp, Choma Waterfalls and Ahmadiya Mosque.
Tanga is another sought-after destination in Tanzania and is around 193 kilometres north of Dar Es Salaam. No journey is complete without experiencing Amboni Caves, Raskazone Beach. And Raskazon Beach Jet.