Istanbul to Dar es Salaam (IST–DAR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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6E4385
6E IndiGo
7M8
3:40 AM
+03
11:10 AM
EAT
7h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
6E4383
6E IndiGo
7M8
7:40 PM
+03
3:10 AM+1
EAT
7h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AT9451
AT Royal Air Maroc
7M8
7:40 PM
+03
3:10 AM+1
EAT
7h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AT9452
AT Royal Air Maroc
7M8
4:10 AM
EAT T3
12:10 PM
+03
8h
M T W T F S S
Prices
6E4382
6E IndiGo
7M8
4:10 AM
EAT T3
12:10 PM
+03
8h
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Istanbul to Dar es Salaam
2 carriers, 15 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 15 Flights/wk 3,393 mi 7h 30m nonstop 7 1-stop hubs

IST–DAR is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. IndiGo and Royal Air Maroc lead the route. The flight covers 3,393 miles in approximately 7h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 7 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IST–DAR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
6E IndiGo 10 7M8 7h30
AT Royal Air Maroc 5 7M8 7h30 Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – 6E, AT
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 6E (10 flights/wk, 67%)
Oneworld: AT (5 flights/wk, 33%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, IST to DAR direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
15
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IST to DAR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~15h
Fastest
~36h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
336
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Dar es Salaam is 0 hours the same as Istanbul.
IST: +03 · DAR: EAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Istanbul, it's 6:00 PM in Dar es Salaam.
Distance & Flight Time
3,393 mi / 5,459 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 7h 30m.
Visa & Entry

Turkish passport holders need a visa to enter Tanzania. Apply online through the official portal at visa.immigration.go.tz before departure, or obtain a visa on arrival at major airports including Kilimanjaro, Dar es Salaam, and Zanzibar. The ordinary visa costs USD 50 and is valid for up to 90 days. Processing takes up to 10 business days for online applications. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry with at least one blank page.

Getting to IST

Istanbul Metro M11 Gayrettepe–İstanbul Havalimanı line connects the airport to the broader metro network; from Gayrettepe (Mecidiyeköy/Levent area) the journey is about 35 minutes (₺60–70 with Istanbulkart). The line runs roughly 5am to midnight.Havaist express buses serve Taksim, Kadıköy, and other major hubs (₺50–80, 45–90 minutes depending on traffic). Taxis use a meter; expect ₺400–600 from Taksim or Sultanahmet. The airport is 35km northwest of the city; traffic on the O-7 motorway can be severe during peak hours.

IST–DAR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Istanbul to Dar es Salaam route.
Route details
Distance3,393 mi / 5,459 km
Flight time7h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights15 out / 14 return
1-stop connections7 hubs
Origin: IST
IATA / ICAOIST / LTFM
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr80.1M
Elevation325 ft / 99 m
Destination: DAR
IATA / ICAODAR / HTDA
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam
Passengers/yr2.8M
Elevation182 ft / 55 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IST to DAR flights.
Nonstop flights from İstanbul Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport take approximately 7h 30m. The route covers 3,393 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: IndiGo and Royal Air Maroc.
There are approximately 15 nonstop flights per week from IST to DAR. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through JRO, DOH, DXB, ADD, ZNZ, NBO and JNB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from DAR to IST are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from IST to DAR

İstanbul Airport (IST) and Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) are connected by nonstop service from IndiGo and Royal Air Maroc. With 15 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

IST to DAR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IST to DAR ranges from 7 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,393 miles (5,459 km). There are approximately 15 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 29 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

7 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 15 hours via JRO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.