South African Airways (SAA) has officially relaunched its daily flight service to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, marking a significant boost to connectivity within the African travel trade. This exciting development will open up new opportunities for Africa’s Travel Agents on 20 January 2025. It offers seamless links between two major hubs – OR Tambo International Airport JNB in Johannesburg and Julius Nyerere International Airport DAR in Dar es Salaam.
The newly resumed flight aims to strengthen ties with South Africa and Tanzania – two popular destinations in the continent. The daily return service provides convenient connections for both leisure and business travelers. Flights will leave Johannesburg at 22:00 and allow travelers to arrive in Dar es Salaam by 02:30 the next morning. Return flights leave Dar es Salaam by 05:10 and arrive in Johannesburg at 07:55. Dar es Salaam is one hour ahead of Johannesburg. It is important to plan your schedule accordingly.
This relaunch comes at a time when the African travel industry is steadily recovering and expanding, with airlines increasing their operations to key destinations. The return of SAA’s Dar es Salaam flight offers African travel agents more options, particularly for clients looking to travel to Tanzania’s vibrant cityscapes, stunning beaches and world-renowned safari locations such as Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater and other world-renowned safari destinations.
The daily flight schedule provides flexibility and convenience for travelers, especially those connecting through Johannesburg with other parts of South Africa and international destinations beyond Africa. SAA’s commitment towards expanding its network shows the airline’s dedication in supporting the African travel industry, and ensuring reliable and effective services for both passengers and agents.
This development opens up new opportunities for travel agents to create customized itineraries that include the convenience of SAA direct flights. This relaunch is good news for the African travel industry, whether it’s planning a business trip to Tanzania, a safari adventure or creating a multidestination package.
The African travel industry will benefit from increased connectivity and seamless travel between South Africa, Tanzania, with SAA returning to this important route.
