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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Zanzibar to Dar Es Salaam, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Flights from Zanzibar to Dar Es Salaam - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Zanzibar to Dar Es Salaam to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Zanzibar to Dar Es Salaam?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Zanzibar to Dar Es Salaam, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Zanzibar to Dar Es Salaam is September, where tickets cost C$ 68 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of tickets is C$ 82 and C$ 81 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Zanzibar to Dar Es Salaam?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Zanzibar to Dar Es Salaam, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Zanzibar to Dar Es Salaam, you should book around 1 day before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 27 days before departure.

Which airlines fly most frequently between Zanzibar and Dar Es Salaam?

In normal times, Auric Air flies from Zanzibar to Dar Es Salaam up to 12 times per day, Precision Air up to 6 times per day, and Coastal up to 5 times per day.

How many flights are there between Zanzibar and Dar Es Salaam per day?

Each day, there are between 33 and 36 nonstop flights that take off from Zanzibar and land in Dar Es Salaam, with an average flight time of 0h 23m. The most common departure time is 5:00 p.m. and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 242 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Wednesday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Thursday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Zanzibar and Dar Es Salaam?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

What’s the earliest departure time from Zanzibar to Dar Es Salaam?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Zanzibar at 12:30 am and will be landing in Dar Es Salaam at 1:00 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Zanzibar to Dar Es Salaam?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Zanzibar to Dar Es Salaam jets off at 11:10 pm and lands at 11:40 pm.

Good to know

Low season

April

High season

March
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 1% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (1% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from Zanzibar to Dar Es Salaam

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Zanzibar to Dar Es Salaam based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Zanzibar to Dar Es Salaam

  • How can I get myself from Zanzibar city to the ZNZ airport?

    Taking a taxi is a safe bet. Taxis in Zanzibar City have fixed rates for different locations going to the airport. The taxi ride from City Center to the airport lasts approximately 20min. A taxi ride from the beaches will last about 1h and 30min.

  • Where can I park my car at ZNZ before my flight to DAR?

    ZNZ provides on-site parking that is close to the terminals. But if you want to save money, you might be interested in alternative parking options. Through the online service ParkVia, you can explore all the different off-site options, their prices, and their services that would get you to the airport.

  • How do I get from the DAR airport into Dar es Salaam city?

    To get from DAR into Dar es Salaam, you can find bus stops a few min walk from the terminal that will take you into this city. On the road in front of the airport, you can catch a “daladalas”, a shared ride minivan. Check to make sure it's heading in your direction, and climb aboard. You can also catch a fixed rate taxi outside the terminal in the ground transportation area.

  • Where can I fly once I arrive at DAR?

    Once you reach mainland Tanzania when you land at DAR, you can catch flights to locations all over Africa, and even to Europe. African destinations you can fly to include Nairobi and Kilimanjaro. You can fly to Istanbul or Dubai as well as other locations in the Middle East. You can even fly as far as Amsterdam.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Zanzibar to Dar Es Salaam?

    flydubai, and Emirates offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Zanzibar to Dar Es Salaam flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Zanzibar to Dar Es Salaam?

    The ATR 42 / ATR 72 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Zanzibar to Dar Es Salaam flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Zanzibar to Dar Es Salaam?

    SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Zanzibar and Dar Es Salaam.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Zanzibar to Dar Es Salaam?

    There are direct flights from Zanzibar to Dar Es Salaam on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Zanzibar to Dar Es Salaam?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Zanzibar to Dar Es Salaam.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Zanzibar to Dar Es Salaam?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Dar Es Salaam from Zanzibar is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Zanzibar to Dar Es Salaam?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Dar Es Salaam with an airline and back to Zanzibar with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Zanzibar to Dar Es Salaam?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Dar Es Salaam from Zanzibar up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Zanzibar to Dar Es Salaam

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 47 or less one-way.
  • The Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) is located just outside Zanzibar City on the island Unguja, which is located off the coast of Tanzania, a country in southeast of Africa. The ZNZ airport serves as a hub for ZanAir, As Salaam Air, and Tropical Air. The Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) is in Tanzanian City Dar es Salaam on the shores of the Indian Ocean. DAR is a hub for Air Tanzania and Precision Air.
  • Air Tanzania, Precision Air, Coastal, Hahn Air Systems, and Auric Air are among the airlines that operate nonstop flights from ZNZ to DAR. Because this route is a direct shot from the western shores of Zanzibar across a narrow strip of the Indian Ocean to the Eastern shores of Dar es Salaam, it is unlikely that you will find any flights that stop anywhere or have any layovers.
  • If you want to stay near the ZNZ airport the night before your flight, the Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport Hotel and the 27 Cafe Zanzibar Airport Hotel both have airport shuttle service available. Both of these hotels has free Wi-Fi. The Golden Tulip has a pool and the 27 Cafe has a restaurant.
  • If you are traveling with children from ZNZ and you want them to burn off any excess energy before you board your flight to DAR, considering visiting the Children's Play Area located at Gate 11, Airside at ZNZ. This play area features soft mats, colorful murals, and seating for parents.
  • If you want to relax and refresh when you arrive at DAR, consider paying at the door to take advantage of the Tanzanite Lounge, located in Terminal 2. If you want to shower, free showers are available in the Terminal 3 behind the Bistro Bar on the first floor.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Zanzibar to Dar Es Salaam?

Find which airlines fly direct from Kisauni to Dar Es Salaam, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Zanzibar Kisauni to Dar Es Salaam

Monday

Air France, Air Tanzania, Auric Air, +9 more

Air France, Air Tanzania, +10 more

Tuesday

Air France, Air Tanzania, Auric Air, +7 more

Air France, Air Tanzania, +8 more

Wednesday

Air France, Air Tanzania, Auric Air, +9 more

Air France, Air Tanzania, +10 more

Thursday

Air France, Air Tanzania, Auric Air, +9 more

Air France, Air Tanzania, +10 more

Friday

Air Tanzania, Auric Air, Coastal, +6 more

Air Tanzania, Auric Air, +7 more

Saturday

Air France, Air Tanzania, Auric Air, +9 more

Air France, Air Tanzania, +10 more

Sunday

Air France, Air Tanzania, Auric Air, +9 more

Air France, Air Tanzania, +10 more

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Nonstop returns

Dar Es Salaam to Zanzibar Kisauni

Monday

Air Tanzania, Auric Air, Coastal, +9 more

Air Tanzania, Auric Air, +10 more

Tuesday

Air Tanzania, Auric Air, Coastal, +6 more

Air Tanzania, Auric Air, +7 more

Wednesday

Air Tanzania, Auric Air, Coastal, +6 more

Air Tanzania, Auric Air, +7 more

Thursday

Air Tanzania, Auric Air, Coastal, +6 more

Air Tanzania, Auric Air, +7 more

Friday

Air Tanzania, Auric Air, Coastal, +9 more

Air Tanzania, Auric Air, +10 more

Saturday

Air Tanzania, Auric Air, Coastal, +6 more

Air Tanzania, Auric Air, +7 more

Sunday

Air Tanzania, Auric Air, Coastal, +9 more

Air Tanzania, Auric Air, +10 more

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Destination:

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