Statistics on Edinburgh-Dar Es Salaam flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Dar Es Salaam (from: Edinburgh)
The average price to go to Dar Es Salaam from Edinburgh airport is $ 861 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 645 (in march) and $ 1102 (in july), which is a saving of $ 217 or a surplus of $ 241 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $719 to $774 and it is generally more economical to leave on a monday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Dar Es Salaam before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Edinburgh-Dar Es Salaam plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 12954 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Dar Es Salaam from Edinburgh and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 645, saving $ 217 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 861). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1102).
Flight Edinburgh-Dar Es Salaam: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 676 | $ 824 | fair price |
| February | $ 667 | $ 787 | fair price |
| March | $ 533 | $ 645 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 708 | $ 833 | fair price |
| May | $ 612 | $ 696 | good price |
| June | $ 680 | $ 788 | fair price |
| July | $ 924 | $ 1102 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 929 | $ 1086 | high price |
| September | $ 677 | $ 915 | fair price |
| October | $ 749 | $ 907 | fair price |
| November | $ 624 | $ 774 | good price |
| December | $ 803 | $ 967 | high price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Edinburgh to Dar Es Salaam
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Edinburgh to Dar Es Salaam range from $442 to $1271. 4% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $443 to $498), 2% at the maximum price (from $1216 to $1271). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $719 to $774 (14% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Edinburgh->Dar Es Salaam flight
There are 10 companies that serve Edinburgh from Dar Es Salaam airport: KLM, Turkish Airlines, Ryanair, Qatar Airways, British Airways, Emirates, EasyJet, Air France, Kenya Airways and Flybe.
Data analysis:
Of the 12954 flights analyzed in previous years, KLM was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (18% of the time) on the Edinburgh->Dar Es Salaam route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Edinburgh-Dar Es Salaam flights departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday as your departure date, you can save an average of $38. On the other hand, departing on a tuesday may cost you an additional $30.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Dar Es Salaam to Edinburgh departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday for your return date, you will save an average of $68. Conversely, departing from Dar Es Salaam on a friday may cost you an additional $67.
Top prices Edinburgh-Dar Es Salaam
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh → Dar Es Salaam | 14-05 to 22-05-2025 | $ 703 | layover flight with Qatar Airways |
| Edinburgh → Dar Es Salaam | 02-06 to 18-06-2025 | $ 724 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Edinburgh → Dar Es Salaam | 09-06 to 30-06-2025 | $ 652 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Dar Es Salaam | 11-06 to 30-06-2025 | $ 723 | layover flight with Diamond Sakha Airlines |
| Edinburgh → Dar Es Salaam | 12-06 to 19-06-2025 | $ 718 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Edinburgh → Dar Es Salaam | 15-06 to 21-06-2025 | $ 724 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Edinburgh → Dar Es Salaam | 18-06 to 24-06-2025 | $ 713 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Edinburgh → Dar Es Salaam | 23-06 to 29-06-2025 | $ 676 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Dar Es Salaam | 07-09 to 19-09-2025 | $ 709 | layover flight with Qatar Airways |
| Edinburgh → Dar Es Salaam | 19-11 to 26-11-2025 | $ 701 | layover flight with Qatar Airways |
When to book your flight Edinburgh - Dar Es Salaam to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 4 to 5 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Edinburgh-Dar Es Salaam flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a thursday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Edinburgh to Dar Es Salaam, it is recommended to buy it 4 to 5 months before departure (it is then on average 743 $, which is a saving of 118 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (180 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Edinburgh to Dar Es Salaam flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 698 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 792), 4 to 5 months ($ 788) |
| February | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 679 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 757), 3 to 4 months ($ 700), 5 to 6 months ($ 714) |
| March | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 530 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 643), 5 to 6 months ($ 551) |
| April | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 745 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 784) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 654 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 696), 3 to 4 months ($ 688) |
| June | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 682 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 766), 2 to 3 months ($ 773), 3 to 4 months ($ 756) |
| July | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1007 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1051), 2 to 3 months ($ 1038), 3 to 4 months ($ 1077), 5 to 6 months ($ 1051), 8 to 9 months ($ 1036) |
| August | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 927 $) |
| September | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 712 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 900), 6 to 7 months ($ 868), 7 to 8 months ($ 784) |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 784 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 826), 7 to 8 months ($ 838), 8 to 9 months ($ 809) |
| November | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 678 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 700), 3 to 4 months ($ 689), 4 to 5 months ($ 740), 5 to 6 months ($ 696) |
| December | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 900 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 906) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, thursday is the day when plane tickets for Edinburgh->Dar Es Salaam are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a thursday, you will save $19. Conversely, by buying it on a monday, you may end up paying $21 more.
Edinburgh to Dar Es Salaam: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | $ 1371 $1065 to $4903 | very high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 750 $703 to $795 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 729 $652 to $844 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1023 $931 to $1110 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1134 $998 to $1203 | high price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 735 $709 to $769 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 872 $799 to $945 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 749 $701 to $819 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, june, july, september, october and november are cheaper to travel to Dar Es Salaam. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!