Flights from Dar es Salaam Flights to Zanzibar

Direct flights from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar

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Last updated on: 04-16-2026

Dar es Salaam

Tanzania

DAR

Dar es Salaam Airport

Zanzibar

Tanzania

ZNZ

Zanzibar Airport (Kisauni Airport)

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Distance

45 miles · (72 km)

Flight time

35 minutes

Airlines

Air Excel
Air Tanzania
Auric Air
Coastal Aviation
FlexFlight
Flydubai
Oman Air
Precision Air
Regional

Alliances

Oneworld
SkyTeam
Star Alliance

Classes

Economy
Premium Economy
Business Class
First Class

Aircrafts

Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 42-300 / 320
Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72
Boeing 737 MAX 8
Boeing 737-800
Cessna light aircraft - single turboprop engine
De Havilland Canada DHC-8 Dash 8
De Havilland Canada DHC-8-100 Dash 8 / 8Q
De Havilland Canada DHC-8-200 Dash 8 / 8Q
De Havilland Canada DHC-8-300 Dash 8 / 8Q
Embraer EMB.120 Brasilia

Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar Flight Schedule

Scan through all non-stop flights from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from DAR to ZNZ, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.

Note: for airline-specific flight schedules, please scroll further down.

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Best time to visit Zanzibar

What is the best time to visit Zanzibar?

🌴 Tropical

Zanzibar is a tropical destination known for its warm climate, with temperatures between 25°C and 30°C (77°F to 86°F) throughout the year. The area is characterized by high humidity and frequent rainfall.

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Since Zanzibar is situated south of the equator, the dry season runs from May to October. This makes it the ideal time to visit. During these months, you can expect mostly dry weather, while the wet season can bring days of rain. Temperatures remain high year-round, along with high humidity levels.

Zanzibar

ZNZ

Airlines flying from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar

Airline-specific flight schedules from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar

In total there are 10 airlines operating nonstop flights from Dar es Salaam DAR to Zanzibar ZNZ. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.

Click an airline below to view their DAR ZNZ flight schedule.

Air Excel (XLL)

Air Tanzania (TC)

Auric Air (UI)

Coastal Aviation (CQ)

Regional (YS)

Air Excel flight schedulefrom Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar

Air Excel flights start in May

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Air Tanzania flight schedulefrom Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar

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Auric Air flight schedulefrom Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar

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Coastal Aviation flight schedulefrom Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar

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FlexFlight flight schedulefrom Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar

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Flydubai flight schedulefrom Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar

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Oman Air flight schedulefrom Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar

Oman Air is a member of Oneworld

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Precision Air flight schedulefrom Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar

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Regional flight schedulefrom Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar

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Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar Flights

Flights from DAR to ZNZ are operated 186 times a week, with an average of 27 flights per day. Departure times vary between 04:10 - 21:00. The earliest flight departs at 04:10, the last flight departs at 21:00. However, this depends on the date you are flying so please check with the full flight schedule above to see which departure times are available on your preferred date(s) of travel.

You can fly in Economy, Premium Economy and Business Class. First Class is not available on this route (at least not as a non-stop flight).

The fastest direct flight from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar takes 35 minutes. The flight distance between Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar is 45 miles (or 72 km).

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Frequently asked questions - FAQ

How many airports are there in Zanzibar?

There is 1 airport in Zanzibar: Zanzibar Airport (Kisauni Airport) (ZNZ).

How many flights per week are there from DAR to ZNZ?

There are 186 flights per week flying from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar (as of April 2026).

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

35 minutes is the average flight time from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar.

How far is Zanzibar from Dar es Salaam?

The distance from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar is 45 miles (72 kilometers).

What airlines fly nonstop from DAR airport to ZNZ airport?

Air Excel, Air Tanzania, Auric Air, Coastal Aviation, FlexFlight, Flydubai, Oman Air, Precision Air, Regional and are flying nonstop from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar.