Addis Ababa to Dar es Salaam (ADD–DAR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
ADD–DAR is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Air India, Ethiopian Airlines and Etihad Airways lead the route. The flight covers 1,096 miles in approximately 2h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 10 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Air India | 14 | 7M8 | 2h50 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| ET Ethiopian Airlines | 14 | 7M8 | 2h50 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| EY Etihad Airways | 14 | 7M8 | 2h50 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
ADD: EAT · DAR: EAT
When it's 6:00 PM in Addis Ababa, it's 6:00 PM in Dar es Salaam.
Ethiopian passport holders can get a visa on arrival at Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam and Kilimanjaro International Airport. The single-entry tourist visa costs USD 50 and allows a 90-day stay. You can also apply for an eVisa through the Tanzania Immigration eVisa portal (visa.immigration.go.tz) before departure. The eVisa costs the same and takes 5 to 10 business days to process.
Your passport must have at least 6 months of validity and 2 blank pages. Bring a completed arrival form (available at the airport), proof of accommodation, and a return or onward ticket. Payment for visa on arrival is in USD cash only. Credit cards are not accepted at the visa counter.
Yellow fever vaccination is required for arrivals from Ethiopia. Carry your ICVP. Tanzania enforces this strictly at all entry points. Ethiopian Airlines flies direct from Addis Ababa to Dar es Salaam (about 3 hours) and to Kilimanjaro. Tanzania uses the Tanzanian shilling (TZS). USD is widely accepted for tourist services, safaris, and hotels. ATMs in Dar es Salaam and Arusha work with international cards.
ADD–DAR Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ADD to DAR
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) and Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) are connected by nonstop service from Air India, Ethiopian Airlines and Etihad Airways. With 42 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ADD to DAR Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ADD to DAR ranges from 2 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,096 miles (1,763 km). There are approximately 42 weekly flights outbound and 63 return, totaling 105 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
10 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via LUN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.