Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar?

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar takes around 0.36 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar?

Accepted Answer

The flight distance between Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar is 73 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar?

Accepted Answer

Several carriers operate flights between Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Auric Air, As Salaam Air, Precision Air, Coastal Aviation, Air Tanzania, Flightlink.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Dar es Salaam?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Dar es Salaam and Entebbe, London, Mount Kilimanjaro, Arusha, Johannesburg, Mwanza, Cape Town, Mombasa, Christchurch, Mbeya, Dodoma, Sydney, Dubai, Nairobi, Ho Chi Minh City, Ahmedabad, Windhoek, Jakarta, Vancouver, Chennai.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Zanzibar?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Zanzibar and Mount Kilimanjaro, Mombasa, London, Nairobi, Kigali, Dublin, Arusha, Johannesburg, Durban, Entebbe, Blantyre, Brussels, Bangkok, Port Elizabeth, Marrakesh, Mwanza, Pemba Island, Pemba, New Delhi, Harare.

Question 6

What airports are near Dar es Salaam?

Accepted Answer

The main airport in Dar es Salaam is Julius Nyerere International. It is also served by Julius Nyerere International.

Question 7

What airports are near Zanzibar?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

What buses and trains depart from Dar es Salaam?

Accepted Answer

A number of bus and train companies depart from Dar es Salaam, including Extra Luxury Coach.

Question 9

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 10

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

Accepted Answer

Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 11

Which airlines fly between Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you can fly between Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar with Coastal Aviation, Auric Air, Precision Air, As Salaam Air, Air Tanzania.

Question 12

When's the best time to travel between Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 13

What flights operate between Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar?

Accepted Answer

Traveling between Dar es Salaam 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 14

How many airports are there near Dar es Salaam?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Dar es Salaam. The main one is Julius Nyerere International and other nearby airports include Julius Nyerere International

Question 15

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 16

Is it possible to reach Dar es Salaam by bus or train?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Dar es Salaam has great ground transport connections with the rest of the world. Our price graph doesn't just show prices for flights to and from Dar es Salaam, it also shows buses and trains.

Question 17

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Dar es Salaam 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 Dar es Salaam, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 18

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Dar es Salaam 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.

Question 19

What time do flights between Dar es Salaam 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 Dar es Salaam, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 20

What time do flights between Dar es Salaam 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.

Cheapest one-way trip	£24
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£48
Cheapest round-trip	£48
Average round-trip	£73
Most popular airline	Coastal Aviation

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Coastal Aviation	CSV	CQ	Yes
Auric Air	AUK	UI	Yes
Precision Air	PRF	PW	Yes
As Salaam Air		ASSALAAM	Yes
Air Tanzania	ATC	TC	Yes

Cheap flights from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar

Choose between Coastal Aviation, Auric Air, or Precision Air to find the best price

Tips to know when travelling to Zanzibar

Search by stops

Search by carrier

Search by price

Search by departure date

One-way trips

Return trips

Weekly direct flights

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

Frequently asked questions

Explore alternative destinations

Company

Platform

Features