Flying from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Cairo International Airport (CAI): what you need to know
Around 6 hours is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Cairo International Airport.
The timezone in Cairo is UTC+2, which is one hour behind Dar Es Salaam.
Flights from DAR to CAI start at 05:20 — the first with EgyptAir. The last departure is at 05:45 with EgyptAir. Overall, there are three weekly Julius Nyerere International Airport to Cairo International Airport flights.
Your DAR to CAI flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Getting to Cairo (and then exploring more of Egypt!) is easy with EgyptAir. This popular airline has direct flights from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Cairo International Airport.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is EgyptAir.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance for DAR to CAI flights is EgyptAir.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Cairo International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between DAR and CAI:
King Abdulaziz International Airport
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Currently, ر.ق. 1,182 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Julius Nyerere International Airport to Cairo International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ر.ق. 1,469. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from DAR to CAI, book your journey six months ahead of your departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Cairo International Airport. If you'd like to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Cairo International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)
Of all flights leaving Julius Nyerere International Airport, 68.39% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach Julius Nyerere International Airport from central Dar Es Salaam, it'll take around 30 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near DAR. Whether you've booked an early flight from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Cairo International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Consider staying in a hotel close to CAI if you're on a late Julius Nyerere International Airport to Cairo International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Cairo International Airport rental car and discover Cairo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Auto-Union, Hertz and Alamo are leading providers to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Cairo International Airport about one week in advance.
Getting from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to central Cairo
From Cairo International Airport, Cairo is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport takes about 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
The quietest month for a flight from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Cairo International Airport is April, while August is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Cairo based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Cairo is July, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC and 40ºC. Book your flights from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Cairo International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from DAR to CAI in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 8ºC and 22ºC on average.
Explore more of Egypt
You've done Cairo, now it's time to discover more of Egypt. Travel about 177 kilometres north-west to Alexandria to check off its top sights. From Anwar El Sadat Museum - Library of Alexandria to Montazah Palace Gardens and Pompey's Pillar, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Port Said is another favourite destination in Egypt and is around 177 kilometres north-east of Cairo. No trip is complete without seeing Village Dolphin Beach, Manshiah Square and قاعه توليب tulip garden.
