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Cheapest return flight
£894
Typical prices: £397-£501
RwandAir
Sat 10/11Sat 29/12
CAI - DAR • 3 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
£253
Typical prices: £252-£317
Qatar Airways
Fri 30/3
CAI - DAR • 2 stops
Direct flights
3 days a week
You can fly direct with Egyptair. Average duration is 5h 40m
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When to travel
February
Cheapest • 17% price drop
July
Most popular
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Top stopover airports
Doha Hamad Intl (DOH)
Cheapest • Avg £493 (return)
Addis Ababa Bole (ADD)
Shortest trip • 11h 37m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Cairo to Dar Es Salaam (CAI-DAR)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Cairo to Dar Es Salaam

Tue, 10 Nov - Tue, 29 Dec
RwandAir Logo
19:35 - 16:25CAI  Cairo-DAR Dar Es Salaam
19h 50m3 stops Doha Hamad Intl Kigali Intl Arusha Kilimanjaro
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15:50 - 11:05DAR  Dar Es Salaam-CAI Cairo
44h 15m3 stops Zanzibar Intl Kigali Intl Doha Hamad Intl
£894RwandAir
Sun, 22 Nov - Tue, 24 Nov
Ethiopian Air Logo
22:25 - 20:10CAI  Cairo-DAR Dar Es Salaam
20h 45m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Lilongwe Intl Blantyre Chileka
Ethiopian Air Logo
05:30 - 01:20DAR  Dar Es Salaam-CAI Cairo
20h 50m3 stops Blantyre Chileka Nacala Addis Ababa Bole
£3,209Ethiopian Air
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Cairo to Dar Es Salaam flights

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How much is a return flight from Cairo to Dar Es Salaam?

Return flights from Cairo to Dar Es Salaam typically range from £397 to £501. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £894 on RwandAir.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cairo to Dar Es Salaam?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cairo to Dar Es Salaam. It's 15% cheaper than the average day, while Wednesday is the most expensive, with prices 21% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cairo to Dar Es Salaam?

•February is the cheapest month to fly from Cairo to Dar Es Salaam at £388 return.
•August (£652) and May (£571) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 68% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Key details for Cairo to Dar Es Salaam flights

Low season

April

Cheapest flight

£253
Beat the crowds with an average 61% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 61% increase in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from Cairo to Dar Es Salaam

When to book flights from Cairo to Dar Es Salaam

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Cairo to Dar Es Salaam based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Cairo to Dar Es Salaam flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Cairo to Dar Es Salaam?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Cairo to Dar Es Salaam:

    • Earliest: departs at 21:45 and lands at 03:25
    • Latest: departs at 22:45 and lands at 04:25.

    The flight takes about 5h 40m.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Cairo to Dar Es Salaam?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Cairo to Dar Es Salaam:

    • Economy class
    • Business Class

  • How long is a flight from Cairo to Dar Es Salaam?

    A direct flight from Cairo to Dar Es Salaam takes 5h 40m, covering 2,606 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Cairo to Dar Es Salaam?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Cairo to Dar Es Salaam flight?

    Return flights from Cairo to Dar Es Salaam range from £397 to £501, with an average of £465 over the past 12 months. Anything below £397 counts as a good deal.

  • How much can I save by having a stopover when flying from Cairo to Dar Es Salaam?

    On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £407 return, compared with £493 via a stopover through Doha Hamad Intl (DOH).

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Cairo to Dar Es Salaam?

    The Airbus A320neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Egyptair and Air Cairo. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 variants.

  • Have flight prices from Cairo to Dar Es Salaam changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £894 to £3,209. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Cairo to Dar Es Salaam looking right now?

    One-way fares from Cairo to Dar Es Salaam are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about £296.

  • Which car hire options are available at Dar Es Salaam Airport (DAR)?

    Dar Es Salaam Airport (DAR) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £41 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Autounion Car Rental
    • Europcar
    • DISCOUNT.QUEBEC
    • 1First Car Rental
    • G Raffas Cars

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Cairo to Dar Es Salaam?

    Flights from Cairo to Dar Es Salaam usually depart from Cairo (CAI) and arrive at Dar Es Salaam (DAR).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Cairo to Dar Es Salaam pass through?

    One-stop flights from Cairo to Dar Es Salaam most commonly connect through:

    • Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 68% of one-stop connections
    • Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 30% of one-stop connections
    • Istanbul (IST) – 2% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Cairo to Dar Es Salaam?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 30% on flights from Cairo to Dar Es Salaam. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £397 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at £564, a difference of £167.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • Which airlines fly from Cairo to Dar Es Salaam?

    Only Egyptair operates flights between Cairo and Dar Es Salaam.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Cairo to Dar Es Salaam?

    Flying via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 11h 37m, compared to 12h 19m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) and 13h 59m via Istanbul (IST).

  • What is the time difference between Cairo and Dar Es Salaam?

    Dar Es Salaam is 1 hour ahead of Cairo (Eastern Africa Time vs Eastern European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Cairo to Dar Es Salaam flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • Egyptair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

    Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Your guide to booking Cairo to Dar Es Salaam flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure and avoid flying on Wednesday. On this route, Tuesday flights average £397, about £167 less than Wednesday fares (30% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Cairo to Dar Es Salaam trip for February. Fares historically average £388 return in that month – typically £265 less than the most expensive month, which is August (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Dar Es Salaam Airport.

    • Triniti Airport Hotel

Prefer to fly direct from Cairo to Dar Es Salaam?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Cairo Airport to Dar Es Salaam Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Cairo to Dar Es Salaam

Tuesday

Egyptair

Egyptair

Thursday

Egyptair

Egyptair

Saturday

Egyptair

Egyptair

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Direct returns

Dar Es Salaam to Cairo

Wednesday

Egyptair

Egyptair

Friday

Egyptair

Egyptair

Sunday

Egyptair

Egyptair

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