Cheap flights from Dar Es Salaam to Istanbul from $395 DAR → IST, SAW
Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) → Istanbul New Airport (IST), Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
The cheapest return found recently is $853 with Flydubai, 12 Dec – 13 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $395 with IndiGo, 20 Dec, found 5 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $395, found 5 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $853, 12 Dec to 13 Dec
- Usual return price
- $791 to $832
- Cheapest month to fly
- December 2026, return fares from $772 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Turkish Airlines
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $791 to $832.
Cheapest return found recently
$853
12 Dec – 13 Dec · Flydubai
Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Leaves 8:10 p.m. · Return leaves 6:35 p.m. · 38 h 40 min of travel, both ways together
out 2 stops, back 2 stops
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$840
12 Jan 2027 – 20 Jan 2027 · Turkish Airlines
Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)
Leaves 3:55 a.m. · Return leaves 2:55 a.m. · 15 h 30 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 3 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$853 12 Dec – 13 Decfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
$772 14 Dec – 11 Jan 2027found 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 44 days, 29 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $689 to $819.
At $853, the cheapest return found recently is above that range.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 4 departure dates from 12 Dec to 5 Sept 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 1-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 12 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
22 fares on 4 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Dec – 13 Dec | $853 | Flydubai | Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | out 2 stops, back 2 stops | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 14 Dec – 11 Jan 2027 | $772 | IndiGo | Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 2 stops | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 12 Jan 2027 – 19 Jan 2027 | $825 | Qatar Airways | Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 5 Sept 2027 – 20 Sept 2027 | $797 | Flydubai | Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 2 stops, back 2 stops | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $772.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Flydubai, IndiGo, Qatar Airways.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $391 to $393.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$395
20 Dec · IndiGo
Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)
Leaves 7:05 a.m. · 35 h 15 min trip
1 stop
found 5 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$395 20 Decfound 5 days agoOpen this trip
$391 10 Decfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 47 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $387 to $483.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 4 departure dates from 20 Nov to 20 Dec, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 20 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
4 fares on 4 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Nov | $392 | IndiGo | Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | stops unknown | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 10 Dec | $391 | IndiGo | Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 1 stop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 12 Dec | $391 | IndiGo | Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | stops unknown | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 20 Dec | $395 | IndiGo | Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 1 stop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $391.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: IndiGo.
Premium cabin fares from Dar Es Salaam to Istanbul
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 12 Dec – 13 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 20 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Dar Es Salaam to Istanbul?
Return
Fares 180 or more days before departure were typically 6% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 29 Sept and 11 Nov (44 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $737 | $702 | +7% | 20 |
| 7–13 days | $746 | $702 | +8% | 29 |
| 14–29 days | $724 | $689 | +5% | 30 |
| 30–59 days | $752 | $689 | +9% | 30 |
| 60–89 days | $765 | $705 | +11% | 21 |
| 90–179 days | $722 | $722 | +5% | 8 |
| 180+ days | $691 | $691 | Cheapest seen | 10 |
One-way
Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 13% lower than 14 to 29 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (47 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14–29 days | $475 | $387 | +15% | 22 |
| 30–59 days | $412 | $391 | Cheapest seen | 21 |
| 60–89 days | $433 | $418 | +5% | 11 |
| 90–179 days | $459 | $415 | +11% | 33 |
| 180+ days | $483 | $483 | +17% | 8 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Zanzibar → Istanbul
70 km from Dar Es Salaam
$895
$42 more than flying from Dar Es Salaam
6 Jan 2027 – 17 Jan 2027 · ZNZ → SAW · out 3 stops, back 1 stop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
Zanzibar → Istanbul
70 km from Dar Es Salaam
$319
$76 less than flying from Dar Es Salaam
13 Dec · ZNZ → SAW · 1 stop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 12 Dec – 13 Dec. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Dar Es Salaam to Istanbul?
The cheapest return found recently is $853 with Flydubai, 12 Dec to 13 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $772 with IndiGo, 14 Dec to 11 Jan 2027, found 3 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $791 to $832.
How much is a one-way flight from Dar Es Salaam to Istanbul?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $395 with IndiGo, 20 Dec, found 5 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $391 with IndiGo, 10 Dec, found 6 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $391 to $393.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Dar Es Salaam to Istanbul?
December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $772, 14 Dec to 11 Jan 2027, found 3 days ago. It is the cheapest month for a one-way too, from $391, 10 Dec, found 6 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Dar Es Salaam to Istanbul?
In 44 days of prices between 29 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 180 or more days before departure were typically 6% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. In 47 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 13% lower than 14 to 29 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Dar Es Salaam to Istanbul?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $840 with Turkish Airlines, 12 Jan 2027 to 20 Jan 2027, found 3 days ago.
How long is the flight from Dar Es Salaam to Istanbul?
The cheapest one-way found recently, with IndiGo on 20 Dec, takes 35 h 15 min with 1 stop.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Dar Es Salaam to Istanbul?
Between 12 Dec and 5 Sept 2027, Flydubai has the cheapest return on 2 of the 4 departure dates we hold, IndiGo on 1 and Qatar Airways on 1. Between 20 Nov and 20 Dec, IndiGo has the cheapest one-way on all 4 departure dates we hold.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work
