Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Arusha to Zanzibar?

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Arusha and Zanzibar takes around 1.2 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Arusha and Zanzibar?

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The flight distance between Arusha and Zanzibar is 429 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Arusha and Zanzibar?

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Several carriers operate flights between Arusha and Zanzibar. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include A.P.G. Distribution System, Precision Air, Coastal Aviation, Air Tanzania.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Arusha?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Arusha and Sydney, Cairo, Durban, Dar es Salaam, Boston, Malta, Kigoma, Copenhagen, Addis Ababa, Lusaka, Beijing, Coimbatore, Harrisburg, Kraków, Istanbul, New Delhi, Astana, Mbeya, Phuket City, Odessa.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Zanzibar?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Zanzibar and London, Dar es Salaam, Mount Kilimanjaro, Mombasa, Birmingham, Nairobi, Johannesburg, Frankfurt, Cape Town, Dubai, Amsterdam, Harare, Entebbe, Tel Aviv, Budapest, Bucharest, Riga, Lusaka, Istanbul, Beirut.

Question 6

What airports are near Arusha?

Accepted Answer

The main airport in Arusha is Arusha. It is also served by Jomo Kenyatta International, Arusha, Wilson, Kilimanjaro International, Amboseli, Lake Manyara.

Question 7

What airports are near Zanzibar?

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The main airport in Zanzibar is Abeid Amani Karume International. It is also served by Abeid Amani Karume International.

Question 8

Which airlines fly between Arusha and Zanzibar?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you can fly between Arusha and Zanzibar with Precision Air, Air Tanzania, A.P.G. Distribution System, Coastal Aviation, Ethiopian Airlines.

Question 9

When’s the best time to travel between Arusha and Zanzibar?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Arusha and Zanzibar, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 10

What flights operate between Arusha and Zanzibar?

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Traveling between Arusha and Zanzibar, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 11

How many airports are there near Arusha?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Arusha. The main one is Arusha and other nearby airports include Jomo Kenyatta International, Arusha, Wilson, Kilimanjaro International, Amboseli, Lake Manyara

Question 12

How many airports are there near Zanzibar?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Zanzibar. The main one is Abeid Amani Karume International and other nearby airports include Abeid Amani Karume International.

Question 13

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Arusha and Zanzibar depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Arusha, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Arusha and Zanzibar arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Zanzibar, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 15

What time do flights between Arusha and Zanzibar depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Arusha, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do flights between Arusha and Zanzibar arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Zanzibar, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Airport Taxi	10-20 min	TZS 25,000 – TZS 35,000; TZS 25,000–35,000 (approx. USD 10–14); fixed rate to Stone Town	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	convenience and speed
Private Transfer	10-20 min	TZS 40,000 – TZS 75,000; TZS 40,000–75,000 (approx. USD 16–30); pre-booked service	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	comfort and reliability
Shared Shuttle	15-30 min	TZS 10,000 – TZS 20,000; TZS 10,000–20,000 (approx. USD 4–8); shared with other passengers	on arrival of flights (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Dala-dala (Local Minibus)	20-40 min	TZS 500 – TZS 1,000; TZS 500–1,000 (approx. USD 0.20–0.40); local experience	irregular, when full (traffic dependent)	adventurous budget travelers
Ride-hailing (Uber/Bolt)	10-25 min	TZS 15,000 – TZS 30,000; TZS 15,000–30,000 (approx. USD 6–12); app-based pricing	on-demand, limited availability (traffic dependent)	app users seeking value
Hotel Pickup	10-20 min	TZS 0 – TZS 50,000; Often complimentary or TZS up to 50,000 (approx. USD 20); check with hotel	pre-arranged (traffic dependent)	resort guests

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	30°C	26°C
February	30°C	26°C
March	30°C	26°C
April	29°C	25°C
May	28°C	24°C
June	27°C	23°C
July	27°C	23°C
August	27°C	23°C
September	28°C	23°C
October	29°C	24°C
November	29°C	25°C
December	30°C	25°C

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