Travelling from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Milan: what you need to know
Julius Nyerere International Airport is located in Dar Es Salaam. Based in the UTC+1 timezone, Milan is 2 hours behind Dar Es Salaam.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from DAR to Milan. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's wise to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from DAR to Milan. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing the departures. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular options:
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If you hold a passport from Tanzania, you'll need an embassy visa to visit Italy. This applies if you're booking a cheap ticket from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Milan for tourism purposes. Requirements may change if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always consult official visa guidelines before you book and certainly before you fly.
To reach DAR from central Dar Es Salaam, it takes about 28 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Want a leisurely start to your holiday? Stay near DAR. Whether you're taking an early flight from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Milan or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
How to find the cheapest flights from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Milan
Rs104,634 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Milan. Return flights start from Rs187,489. These prices may change based on availability.
To score cheap tickets from DAR to Milan, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest tickets from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Milan across the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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Airports in Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to central Milan is roughly 48 kilometres. It takes around 45 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It'll take around 53 minutes to get there by public transport.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Milan. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MXP instead:
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
Once your flight from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Milan has hit the runway, you can reach the city centre in around 58 minutes by car. Central Milan is approximately 64 kilometres from Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY).
If you're catching public transport, it'll take about 2 hours and 18 minutes.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to BGY. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your flight from DAR to Milan:
Best time to go to Milan
July is the busiest month for flights from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Milan. To escape the crowds, visit Milan in February when things are quieter.
The warmest month in Milan is July, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC and 35ºC. Book your flights from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Milan in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from DAR to Milan in January when temperatures average between -1ºC and 9ºC.
More about Milan
Once you've booked your flight from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Milan, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Milan:
Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano and Milan Cathedral are just two of the big attractions to add to your Milan to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II.
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