Dar es Salaam is the largest city in Tanzania and an important economic centre for the East African region. This place is a melting pot of cultures and a city that embraces influences from all over the world. Nestled along a natural harbour on the Indian Ocean, Dar es Salaam is home to African Tanzanians, Arabic and South Asian groups of people, British and German expats. This variety in people is also mirrored in the culture: the city boasts international cuisine ranging from traditional Tanzanian barbecue and Zanzibari food to Thai, Chinese and American restaurants. It also has a vibrant and diverse music scene that will get your body moving and hips shaking as soon as you set foot in the city!
If you want to experience all that Dar es Salaam has to offer, book your direct flights to Dar es Salaam today. If you choose to fly with South African Airways you can count on having an award-winning flight experience! Our selection of beverages includes the very best of what the Cape Winelands have to offer and our on-board meals have landed us an honorary membership with the South African Chefs Association.
This, however, is not all that we can assist you with. Through our partnerships with various service providers we are now able to help you arrange transport and accommodation for your stay in Dar es Salaam. All the necessary information can be found on this page.
So book your direct flights to Dar es Salaam with SAA and experience our award-winning service.
Check-in for flights to Dar Es Salaam
Check-in times
- Check-in time for all regional flights is 2 hours and 30 minutes prior to departure.
- Online check-in for e-ticket holders opens 24 hours before flight departures and closes 2 hours prior to international flight departures.
Online check-in
SAA offers an internet check-in service. Check-in online
This service enables you to:
- Print your boarding pass up to 24 hours prior to flight departure.
- Select or change your seat.
Mobile check-in
SAA’smobile check-in service allows you to check in from your internet-enabled mobile phone. Go to m.flysaa.com and:
- Submit your e-ticket number or booking reference number on the check-in screen.
- Download your online boarding pass including Apple's Passbook.
- On arrival at the airport show your online boarding pass to security for scanning.
Self check-in kiosks
Our self-service check-in kiosks are available at the O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg and King Shaka International Airport in Durban.
Use these user-friendly touchscreen devices to:
- Print your boarding pass; and
- Select your seat.
Please note that:
- This check-in option is available to all passengers with confirmed flight tickets on South African Airways.
- All self-service check-in kiosks close 90 minutes before departure time.
Bag drop counter
- Bag drop counters are for passengers with checked baggage who have checked in using flysaa.com or a self-service check-in kiosk.
- After you’ve printed your online boarding pass, proceed to the bag drop counter where your baggage will be tagged and sent to the aircraft.
Dar Es Salaam Car Rental and Airports Transfers
Book your direct flights to Dar Es Salaam and book your vehicle rental or airport transfer with SAA. All you need to do is follow the link below, select your requirements, and rest easy knowing that your transport needs will be taken care of by Africa’s leading airline carrier.
Car Rental
Airport Transfers
Dar Es Salaam Hotels
Dar Es Salaam has some of the best hotel accommodations in Tanzania!. Accommodations that offer you comfort and style, at any budget are available to you. Let Hotels.com® help you find the right accommodation. Just follow the link.
Things to do in Dar es Salaam
- Mbudya Island. A 20 minute motorboat ride will take you to this uninhabited island that most tourists and Dar es Salaam residents describe as paradise. The beach is scenic, the water clear and there is a fresh seafood lunch to be had, which includes lobsters. This place was made for snorkeling, sunbathing and hiking.
- Las Vegas Poker Room. If you're in the mood for a bit of gambling then try the Las Vegas Poker Room in Dar es Salaam. The atmosphere is electric; the dealers deal fast and with flair and the drinks are free.
- Dar es Salaam Zoo. A great place to go if you're with the whole family. Children will love feeding and petting the animals and there is lots to learn and see. Monkeys, snakes, crocodiles, lions and many other species are to be found here. Camel, donkey and horse rides are also on offer.
- Kariakoo Market. One of the busiest markets in Dar Es Salaam, it's the place to go for great bargains and a truly authentic experience of local Tanzanian shopping.