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Only RwandAir operates flights between Kigali and Dar Es Salaam.

Flights from Kigali to Dar Es Salaam usually depart from Kigali Intl (KGL) and arrive at Dar Es Salaam (DAR).

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

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

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

Only Economy class is available on flights from Kigali to Dar Es Salaam.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £280 return via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD), compared with £302 for direct.

The Boeing 737 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by RwandAir and Qatar Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet variants.

Connecting flights from Kigali to Dar Es Salaam most commonly pass through:

• Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) – 70% of one-stop connections
• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 30% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 10% on the Kigali to Dar Es Salaam route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £274 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £302, a difference of £28. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• Earliest: departs at 11:50 and lands at 14:10
• Latest: departs at 12:30 and lands at 14:50.

The flight takes about 2h 20m.

A direct flight from Kigali to Dar Es Salaam takes 2h 20m, covering 710 miles.

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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £303 to £2,648. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Kigali to Dar Es Salaam are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £485, which is 117% above the typical average for this route.

Flying via Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 35m, compared to 6h 41m via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD).

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

Dar Es Salaam Airport (DAR) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £15 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Autounion Car Rental
• Europcar
• DISCOUNT.QUEBEC
• 1First Car Rental
• G Raffas Cars

Return flights from Kigali to Dar Es Salaam range from £262 to £318, with an average of £283 over the past 12 months. Anything below £262 counts as a good deal.