Dar es Salaam Airport (DAR) to Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Dar es Salaam Airport (DAR) to Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Dar es Salaam Airport
Zanzibar
Tue, May 21
One Way
NaN Passengers

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Dar es Salaam Airport to Zanzibar Schedule

Dar es Salaam Airport to Zanzibar Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Zahsun Tours and Travel Premium Class 07:00 - 08:40€ 77.10
Auric Air Economy #UI20309:00 - 09:20€ 110.67
Auric Air Economy #UI20511:00 - 11:20€ 110.67
Zahsun Tours and Travel Business Class 12:00 - 13:40€ 65.24
Zahsun Tours and Travel Business Class 14:15 - 15:55€ 65.24
Zahsun Tours and Travel Business Class 17:00 - 18:40€ 65.24
Precision Air Economy #PW71518:10 - 18:40€ 38.25
Air Tanzania Economy #TC12421:00 - 21:30€ 51.51

Transportation from Dar es Salaam Airport to Zanzibar

Facts about the transport from Dar es Salaam Airport to Zanzibar

Cheapest Transport$37
Fastest Transport15m
Earliest Departure6:30 AM
Latest Departure9:00 PM
Departures per day28
Distance104 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAir Tanzania, As Salaam Air, Auric Air, Coastal Aviation, Precision Air, Zahsun Tours and Travel

Popular Routes in Tanzania

How to get from Dar es Salaam Airport to Zanzibar

Travelling between Dar es Salaam Airport and Zanzibar is possible by Flight and ferry. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Ferry is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 115.73 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a flight which will set you back mere USD 36.89.

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

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 2 hours to travel between Dar es Salaam Airport and Zanzibar depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Dar es Salaam Airport and Zanzibar. Flight will bring you to your destination in 15m. Ferry does a much slower job and take about 1h 40m to reach Zanzibar.

How much does it cost to get from Dar es Salaam Airport to Zanzibar?

Travelling between Dar es Salaam Airport and Zanzibar can be as cheap as USD 36.89 if you opt for a Precision Air flight and as expensive as USD 115.73 if you buy a Coastal Aviation flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Dar es Salaam Airport and Zanzibar ?

  • 16 from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar starting from 06:30 Dar es Salaam Airport until 21:00 Dar es Salaam Airport
  • 12 from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar starting from 07:00 Dar es Salaam Ferry Terminal until 17:00 Dar es Salaam Ferry Terminal

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Dar es Salaam Airport to Zanzibar.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 36.67.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar

Air Tanzania, As Salaam Air, Auric Air, Coastal Aviation, Precision Air

Ferry

Ferry may be a tiring experience especially if you are prone to seasickness and often is not the cheapest option available but it almost always makes for a very picturesque journey.

Things to remember: Ferry rides may be cancelled due to rough seas.

Companies operating ferry routes between Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar

Zahsun Tours and Travel

What is the most popular transport to get from Dar es Salaam Airport to Zanzibar?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with flight remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% decided to fly