Flying from Dar Es Salaam Airport (DAR) to Mumbai Airport (BOM): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Dar Es Salaam Airport to Mumbai Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 5 hours 30 minutes.
Mumbai's timezone is UTC+5:30, making Mumbai two hours 30 minutes ahead of Dar Es Salaam.
Each week, there are four Dar Es Salaam Airport to Mumbai Airport flights. If you'd like to take off as soon as possible, jump on the 20:20 Air Tanzania flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 20:20 with Air Tanzania.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to board your DAR to BOM flight.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
Air Tanzania is your gateway to discovering Mumbai (and perhaps some other great corners of India!). Check out the direct flights from Dar Es Salaam Airport to Mumbai Airport offered by this airline.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Air Tanzania.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance for DAR to BOM flights is Air Tanzania.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Dar Es Salaam Airport to Mumbai Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between DAR and BOM include:
Dubai Airport
Muscat Airport
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport
Handy information about Dar Es Salaam Airport (DAR)
Of the flights that depart from Dar Es Salaam Airport, 61% arrive on time at their destination.
Dar Es Salaam Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Dar Es Salaam. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near DAR. Whether you're catching an early flight from Dar Es Salaam Airport to Mumbai Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Mumbai Airport (BOM)
Consider staying in a hotel close to BOM if you're on a late Dar Es Salaam Airport to Mumbai Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Mumbai Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Avis or North Car Rental and experience the lesser-explored corners of Mumbai and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Mumbai Airport about four weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
When to fly to Mumbai Airport (BOM)
November is the busiest month for flights from Dar Es Salaam Airport to Mumbai Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Mumbai in March.
Book your flight from Dar Es Salaam Airport to Mumbai Airport for April if you want to visit Mumbai during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Look for cheap tickets from DAR to BOM sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Mumbai is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of India you should also see. About 451 kilometres north of Mumbai, a trip to Ahmedabad will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Akshardham Temple, Centre of akshardham and BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir.
If you're ready to explore another side of India, consider Pune, roughly 121 kilometres south-east of Mumbai. BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Shaniwar Wada and Dagadusheth Halwai Ganapati Temple are key reasons to visit.
