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

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

Dar es Salaam Airport
Zanzibar Airport
Tue, May 21
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Dar es Salaam Airport to Zanzibar Airport Schedule

Dar es Salaam Airport to Zanzibar Airport Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Auric Air Economy #UI21506:45 - 07:05TZS 281,795
Precision Air Economy #PW42008:55 - 09:25TZS 86,878
Auric Air Economy #UI20311:30 - 11:50TZS 281,795
Air Tanzania Economy #TC13613:30 - 14:00TZS 107,151
Coastal Aviation Economy #CQ14314:30 - 14:50TZS 255,734
Coastal Aviation Economy #CQ13916:00 - 16:20TZS 271,487
Precision Air Economy #PW71519:05 - 19:35TZS 71,144
Air Tanzania Economy #TC12420:30 - 21:00TZS 107,151

Transportation from Dar es Salaam Airport to Zanzibar Airport

Facts about the transport from Dar es Salaam Airport to Zanzibar Airport

Cheapest Transport$38
Fastest Transport15m
Earliest Departure6:50 AM
Latest Departure8:30 PM
Departures per day27
Distance104 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAir Tanzania, Auric Air, Coastal Aviation, Hahn Air Systems, Precision Air, Zahsun Tours and Travel

Popular Routes in Tanzania

How to get from Dar es Salaam Airport to Zanzibar Airport

Travelling between Dar es Salaam Airport and Zanzibar Airport 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 122.82 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a flight which will set you back mere USD 37.07.

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

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

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

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

Travelling between Dar es Salaam Airport and Zanzibar Airport can be as cheap as USD 37.07 if you opt for a Precision Air flight and as expensive as USD 122.82 if you buy a Hahn Air Systems 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 Airport ?

  • 27 from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar starting from 06:50 Dar es Salaam Airport until 20:30 Dar es Salaam Airport

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

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 37.07.

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, Auric Air, Coastal Aviation, Hahn Air Systems, 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 Airport?

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

  • 78% decided to fly
  • 22% travelled aboard a ferry