Cheap flights from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar from £35

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How much do flights to Zanzibar cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£35

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£71

Cheapest round-trip

£70

Average round-trip

£71

Nonstop flights in July

£35 – £95

Getting from Zanzibar airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or private transfer. Best value: dala-dala (local minibus) or shared shuttle.

Zanzibar is served by Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ), located approximately 5 km south of Stone Town, the island's historic city center. This compact distance makes airport transfers to city center destinations relatively quick and affordable. Transport options include taxis, private transfers, shared shuttles, dala-dalas (local minibuses), and ride-hailing services. Journey times typically range from 10 to 25 minutes depending on traffic conditions and your chosen mode of transport.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

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

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

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

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

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

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

Notes:

  • Prices in TZS; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Taxi fares from the airport are generally fixed; confirm the price before departure.
  • Dala-dalas do not run on fixed schedules and may require a short walk from the airport entrance.
  • Ride-hailing availability in Zanzibar can be limited; have a backup plan.
  • Many hotels and resorts offer complimentary or paid airport transfers when pre-booked.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Zanzibar

Depart from
Julius Nyerere International
Arrive to
Abeid Amani Karume International
Average flights per week
201
Flight distance
73 km
Worth visiting
Unguja (Zanzibar Island)

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 29.06Tue 30.06Wed 01.07Thu 02.07Fri 03.07Sat 04.07Sun 05.07
Air Tanzania
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Precision Air
------------------1
Hahn Air
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Coastal Aviation
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Weekly flights: 1 totalDaily flights: 0.14 averageMost flights: Sunday 1 flights
AirlineMon 06.07Tue 07.07Wed 08.07Thu 09.07Fri 10.07Sat 11.07Sun 12.07
Air Tanzania
------33131
Precision Air
2122222
Hahn Air
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Coastal Aviation
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Weekly flights: 24 totalDaily flights: 3.43 averageMost flights: Wednesday 3 flights
AirlineMon 13.07Tue 14.07Wed 15.07Thu 16.07Fri 17.07Sat 18.07Sun 19.07
Air Tanzania
1122---21
Precision Air
2122222
Hahn Air
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Coastal Aviation
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Weekly flights: 22 totalDaily flights: 3.14 averageMost flights: Wednesday 2 flights
AirlineMon 20.07Tue 21.07Wed 22.07Thu 23.07Fri 24.07Sat 25.07Sun 26.07
Air Tanzania
1222131
Precision Air
2222122
Hahn Air
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Coastal Aviation
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Weekly flights: 25 totalDaily flights: 3.57 averageMost flights: Saturday 3 flights

Check-in for a flight from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Precision AirPRFPWYes
Air TanzaniaATCTCYes
Coastal AviationCSVCQYes
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
Kenya AirwaysKQAKQNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Zanzibar

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January30°C26°C
February30°C26°C
March30°C26°C
April29°C25°C
May28°C24°C
June27°C23°C
July27°C23°C
August27°C23°C
September28°C23°C
October29°C24°C
November29°C25°C
December30°C25°C
Hottest Month
30°C
February
Coldest month
23°C
July
Sunny days
274
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
28 Jun
45%
28°C22°C
5 Jul
17%
27°C22°C
Monday
29 Jun
71%
27°C22°C
6 Jul
17%
28°C21°C
Tuesday
30 Jun
50%
28°C22°C
7 Jul
11%
28°C21°C
Wednesday
1 Jul
58%
27°C22°C
8 Jul
24%
28°C22°C
Thursday
2 Jul
36%
27°C22°C
9 Jul
65%
27°C23°C
Friday
3 Jul
42%
27°C22°C
10 Jul
65%
27°C23°C
Saturday
4 Jul
57%
27°C22°C
11 Jul
57%
28°C22°C
The distance between Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar is 73 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Precision Air, Air Tanzania, Coastal Aviation, Turkish Airlines, and Kenya Airways. Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar have 201 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar takes around 0.37 hours.
What is the flight distance between Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar?
The flight distance between Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar is 73 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar?
Several carriers operate flights between Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Coastal Aviation, Precision Air, Hahn Air, Air Tanzania.
What are the most popular routes to and from Dar es Salaam?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Dar es Salaam and Nairobi, Dubai, Johannesburg, Harare, Mount Kilimanjaro, Cape Town, Entebbe, Livingstone, Kigali, Kuala Lumpur, Kigoma, Arusha, Lusaka, Addis Ababa, Mogadishu, Bukoba, Istanbul, Ndola, Mwanza, Mumbai.
What are the most popular routes to and from Zanzibar?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Zanzibar and London, Mount Kilimanjaro, Mombasa, Birmingham, Arusha, Nairobi, Johannesburg, Frankfurt, Cape Town, Dubai, Amsterdam, Harare, Entebbe, Tel Aviv, Budapest, Bucharest, Riga, Lusaka, Istanbul, Beirut.
What airports are near Dar es Salaam?
The main airport in Dar es Salaam is Julius Nyerere International. It is also served by Julius Nyerere International.
What airports are near Zanzibar?
The main airport in Zanzibar is Abeid Amani Karume International. It is also served by Abeid Amani Karume International.
Which airlines fly between Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar?
Currently, you can fly between Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar with Precision Air, Air Tanzania, Coastal Aviation, Turkish Airlines, Kenya Airways.
When’s the best time to travel between Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Dar es Salaam 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.
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