Question 1

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

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar takes around 0.38 hours.

Question 2

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

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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?

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

Question 4

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

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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

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

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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 9

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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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 10

Which airlines fly between Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar?

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

Question 11

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

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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 12

What flights operate between Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar?

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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 13

How many airports are there near Dar es Salaam?

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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 14

How many airports are there near Zanzibar?

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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 15

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

Question 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Dar es Salaam 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 17

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

Question 18

What time do flights between Dar es Salaam 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.

Cheapest one-way trip	£26
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£26
Cheapest round-trip	£52
Nonstop flights in November	£26 – £97
Most popular airline	Auric Air

Airline	Mon 20.11	Tue 21.11	Wed 22.11	Thu 23.11	Fri 24.11	Sat 25.11	Sun 26.11
Precision Air	2	2	1	2	2	2	2
Air Tanzania	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Coastal Aviation	---	---	1	1	1	1	1
Auric Air	1	1	---	1	1	1	1

Airline	Mon 27.11	Tue 28.11	Wed 29.11	Thu 30.11	Fri 01.12	Sat 02.12	Sun 03.12
Precision Air	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Air Tanzania	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Coastal Aviation	2	1	1	1	1	2	2
Auric Air	---	1	1	1	1	---	1

Airline	Mon 04.12	Tue 05.12	Wed 06.12	Thu 07.12	Fri 08.12	Sat 09.12	Sun 10.12
Precision Air	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Air Tanzania	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Coastal Aviation	2	1	1	1	1	1	1
Auric Air	1	1	1	1	1	1	1

Airline	Mon 11.12	Tue 12.12	Wed 13.12	Thu 14.12	Fri 15.12	Sat 16.12	Sun 17.12
Precision Air	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Air Tanzania	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Coastal Aviation	1	1	2	1	1	1	1
Auric Air	1	1	1	1	1	1	1

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Flights starting at £26. Choose between Auric Air, Coastal Aviation, or Qatar Airways to find the best price.

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
Auric Air	AUK	UI	Yes	No
Coastal Aviation	CSV	CQ	Yes	No
Qatar Airways	QTR	QR	Yes	0 0
Precision Air	PRF	PW	Yes	0 0
Air Tanzania	ATC	TC	Yes	0 0