Travelling from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to London: what you need to know
The timezone in London is UTC+0. The city is 3 hours behind Dar Es Salaam, where Julius Nyerere International Airport is located.
To ensure you get on your flight from DAR to London, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying over a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from DAR to London. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for the departures. Break up the journey at one of these popular options:
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You will need an embassy visa for United Kingdom if you hold a passport from Tanzania and are visiting for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements change frequently. So before booking your cheap ticket from Julius Nyerere International Airport to London, check with your airline and the destination country's local consulate or embassy for the most up-to-date information.
To get to DAR from central Dar Es Salaam, it'll take about 28 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Searching for a handy hotel near DAR? If you're boarding an early flight from Julius Nyerere International Airport to London, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
How to find the cheapest flights from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to London
ر.ق. 1,286 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Julius Nyerere International Airport to London. A return flight starts at ر.ق. 2,357. These fares can change based on availability.
To find cheap tickets from DAR to London, book as early as possible. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest tickets from Julius Nyerere International Airport to London across the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
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Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London is roughly 31 kilometres. It'll take you about 57 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes around 1 hour and 1 minute if you're travelling by public transport.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Julius Nyerere International Airport to London, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near LHR:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
As soon as your flight from Julius Nyerere International Airport to London has arrived, you can get to the city centre in around 1 hour and 19 minutes by car. Central London is roughly 80 kilometres from London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
The journey will take approximately 1 hour and 26 minutes on public transport.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel near LGW. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your flight from DAR to London:
Best time to go to London
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Julius Nyerere International Airport to London. July is the most popular month to visit London. If you like a quieter atmosphere, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Julius Nyerere International Airport to London for July to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 11ºC to 26ºC.
Look for cheap flights from DAR to London in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC and 9ºC on average.
More about London
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Big Ben and The British Museum are just the start of the top attractions to add to your London must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Buckingham Palace.
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