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Flights from Colombo to Dar Es Salaam
There are no direct flights from Colombo to Dar Es Salaam. The easiest way is one stop via Mahe or Mumbai, about 9h 33m door to door.
No direct flights · 2 connection options From 9h 33m
Colombo to Dar Es Salaam at a glance
Fastest journey9h 33mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Mahe or Mumbai
Best ways to fly from Colombo to Dar Es Salaam
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 4,759 km2,955 miles
- Journey time
- 9h 33mestimate
- Time difference
- -2.5hDar Es Salaam vs Colombo
- Currency in Dar Es Salaam
- USD
- Airports
- CMB → DAR
Flights from Colombo to Dar Es Salaam: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Colombo to Dar Es Salaam?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Mahe and Mumbai. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Colombo to Dar Es Salaam?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 33m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,759 km.
Where do you change planes between Colombo and Dar Es Salaam?
The best connecting points are Mahe (SEZ) and Mumbai (BOM). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Colombo and Dar Es Salaam?
Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB). Dar Es Salaam: Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR).
What is the time difference between Colombo and Dar Es Salaam?
Dar Es Salaam is 2.5 hours behind Colombo.





