IndiGo Mumbai Dar es Salaam Flights Start 20 November

IndiGo will start daily IndiGo Mumbai Dar es Salaam flights on 20 November 2026, adding Tanzania to its international network. The service uses an Airbus A320neo, and Aviation Week notes that no other Indian airline flies the route nonstop.

For travellers in India, this opens a direct link to East Africa’s largest commercial city. Until now, most passengers connected through hubs in the Gulf or elsewhere. A nonstop flight can cut a long layover out of the trip.

IndiGo Mumbai Dar es Salaam flight timings

According to schedule data published by AeroRoutes, flight 6E1851 departs Mumbai at 02:20 and lands in Dar es Salaam at 06:05. The return, 6E1852, leaves Dar es Salaam at 07:05 and reaches Mumbai at 15:55.

The source does not say which time zone it uses, so treat these as local times and confirm on the airline’s booking page. Schedules can also change before launch. Check the final timings when you book.

Who gains from the new route

The early morning departure from Mumbai suits passengers coming from other Indian cities on late evening connections. However, an 02:20 departure also means a long night at the airport for some. Plan your ground transport and check in early.

Business travellers, families visiting relatives and tourists heading to Tanzania are the obvious users. Many visitors use Dar es Salaam as a gateway to the coast and to Zanzibar. Check your onward plans before you book, since the route only covers the Mumbai to Dar es Salaam leg.

Before you book

Entry rules for Tanzania can change. Confirm visa requirements and any health documents with the Tanzanian authorities or the airline before you buy a ticket. Also check baggage allowances for the fare you choose, since limits differ by fare type.

Fares were not part of the launch details in the sources we reviewed. Compare prices across a few dates, and keep in mind that early launch weeks often see promotional offers.

What it means for Indian aviation

The route adds to IndiGo’s growing list of long haul destinations flown with narrow body aircraft. For passengers, more nonstop options usually mean more choice and better connections. For the airline, Africa is a market where direct links are still limited.

FAQ

When do IndiGo flights to Dar es Salaam start?

Daily flights begin on 20 November 2026 from Mumbai. The return service from Dar es Salaam runs on the same daily pattern.

Which aircraft will fly the route?

IndiGo plans to use the Airbus A320neo. It is a single aisle jet that the airline already flies on many international routes.

Do Indian passengers need a visa for Tanzania?

Entry rules vary and can change. Check the official Tanzanian immigration website or ask the airline before you travel.