Non-stop flights to Mafia Island (MFA)
Mafia Airport is a small airport in Tanzania. It is a domestic airport. There is only one airport that has a direct flight to Mafia Island. Currently, there is one domestic flight to Mafia Island.
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All direct flights to Mafia Island Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Mafia Island Best time to visit Mafia Island Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 240 flights arriving at Mafia Island Airport, which are 56 flights per week or 8 flights per day.
The only flight to Mafia Island MFA is departing from Dar es Salaam (DAR). This non-stop flight takes around 30 minutes and covers a distance of 78 miles (126 km).
List of all direct flights to Mafia Island
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Mafia Island, ordered by popularity.
Top 200 flights with a stopover
This list contains the 200 most popular airports from which flights depart that require just one stopover to get to Mafia Island.
Airlines flying to Mafia Island
Currently, there are 3 airlines that fly to Mafia Island. Below you can find the list of airlines that operate all MFA flights:
What is the best time to visit Mafia Island?
🌴 Tropical
Mafia Island 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.
Since Mafia Island 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.

International flights to Mafia Island
Currently there are no international flights to Mafia Island. The only flights to Mafia Island are domestic flights within Tanzania. To get to Mafia Island from another country you will need a flight with a stopover through Dar es Salaam.
Domestic flights to Mafia Island
Flights from Tanzania to Mafia Island
There is just one domestic flight to Mafia Island, which is between Mafia Island and Dar es Salaam. From Dar es Salaam, direct flights are offered by Auric Air, Coastal Aviation and FlexFlight.
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Alternative airports near Mafia Island
Flying to an alternative airport near Mafia Island could give you other options to reach your destination. For example, the possibility to fly with a different airline or alliance, or finding a cheaper airfare. In total there are two alternative airports to Mafia Island (MFA) within a range of 125 miles (200 km), which are Dar es Salaam (DAR) and Zanzibar (ZNZ).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Mafia Island?
There is 1 airport in Mafia Island: Mafia Airport (MFA).
What is the best airport to fly into Mafia Island?
The most convenient airport to fly into Mafia Island is Mafia Airport (MFA).
How many airlines fly to Mafia Island?
There are 3 airlines flying to Mafia Island from 1 airports around the world, as of April 2026.
Which airlines fly to Mafia Island?
Coastal Aviation, FlexFlight and Auric Air operate most flights to Mafia Island. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying to Mafia Island?
There are no alliances flying to Mafia Island at the moment.
How many nonstop flights are there to Mafia Island?
There are roughly 240 flights arriving at Mafia Island every month (or 56 flights each week), from a total of 1 airports - all within Tanzania.
What is the official name of Mafia Island Airport?
The official name of Mafia Island Airport is Mafia Airport.
What is the airport code of Mafia Island Airport?
The airport code of Mafia Island Airport is MFA.
What are the most popular flights to Mafia Island?
Dar es Salaam is the only airport with a direct connection to Mafia Island.