Dar es Salaam to Abu Dhabi (DAR–AUH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 9 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between DAR and AUH. Nearest airports to DAR with scheduled service: Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ, 45 mi) · Tanga Airport (TGT, 123 mi) · Moi International Airport (MBA, 198 mi)
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 9 hubs
ZNZ Zanzibar 7h 8m CXTEKFZ EY Zanzibar (ZNZ) to Abu Dhabi flights
NBO Nairobi 7h 58m AFETKL EYMU Nairobi (NBO) to Abu Dhabi flights
DOH Doha 8h 30m ASATAY EYQR Doha (DOH) to Abu Dhabi flights
CAI Cairo 13h 8m EYGFMS EYGAMS Cairo (CAI) to Abu Dhabi flights
MCT Muscat/Seeb 13h 20m WY AZMEMU Muscat/Seeb (MCT) to Abu Dhabi flights
JNB Johannesburg 13h 35m 4ZLASA EYGFMU Johannesburg (JNB) to Abu Dhabi flights
ADD Addis Ababa 13h 55m AIETEY ETEYMU Addis Ababa (ADD) to Abu Dhabi flights
IST Istanbul 14h 55m 6ETK EYGAJU Istanbul (IST) to Abu Dhabi flights
AMS Amsterdam 18h 53m KL EYGA Amsterdam (AMS) to Abu Dhabi flights
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Dar es Salaam to Abu Dhabi
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between DAR and AUH, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DAR to AUH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
557
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Abu Dhabi from Dar es Salaam

Nearby airports with service to Zayed International Airport.
Metric DAR→AUH ZNZ→AUH
Distance from DAR 45 mi
Nonstop airlines 1
Weekly flights 7
Airports within 200 miles of DAR with service to Zayed International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Abu Dhabi is 1 hour ahead of Dar es Salaam.
DAR: EAT · AUH: +04

When it's 6:00 PM in Dar es Salaam, it's 7:00 PM in Abu Dhabi.
Getting from AUH

Careem and Uber serve the airport at AED 45–70 to downtown Abu Dhabi (25–40 min). Official taxis at the curb: AED 50–80. Bus E101 to Central Bus Station costs AED 4 and takes 45 minutes but runs infrequently; verify schedule before relying on it.For Dubai: shared taxis from the airport cost AED 75–100/seat; private taxis AED 200–350 (90–120 min). Rental car desks are in the arrivals hall. The new terminal (Terminal A opened 2023) handles most Etihad flights; confirm which terminal for ground transport.

Abu Dhabi Climate

Hyper-arid desert climate on the Arabian Gulf coast. Summers (June–September) are extreme at 38–47°C with very high humidity. Outdoor exposure is extreme in July and August. Ground handling and ramp operations are affected by heat protocols. Haboob (sandstorm) events reduce visibility and may cause ground stops.

Winter (December–February) is the peak travel season at 18–27°C with clear skies and minimal disruption risk. The airport almost never sees rain. When rain does occur (typically December–February), local drainage infrastructure can briefly flood access roads. Overall, AUH is one of the most operationally consistent major hubs globally.

DAR–AUH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dar es Salaam to Abu Dhabi route.
Route details
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DAR
IATA / ICAODAR / HTDA
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam
Passengers/yr2.8M
Elevation182 ft / 55 m
Destination: AUH
IATA / ICAOAUH / OMAA
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr29.4M
Elevation88 ft / 27 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DAR to AUH flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Abeid Amani Karume, Jomo Kenyatta and Hamad.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to AUH and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Abu Dhabi is 1 hour ahead of Dar es Salaam.
Nearby alternatives include ZNZ. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Abeid Amani Karume, Jomo Kenyatta and Hamad. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Zanzibar (ZNZ).