Non-stop flights to Mwanza (MWZ)
Mwanza Airport is a medium sized airport in Tanzania. It is an international airport. In total there are 10 airports around the world that have direct flights to Mwanza in 2 countries. Currently, there are 9 domestic flights to Mwanza.
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All direct flights to Mwanza Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Mwanza Best time to visit Mwanza Business Class flights International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 373 flights arriving at Mwanza Airport, which are 84 flights per week or 12 flights per day.
The most frequently departed flights to Mwanza are routes from Dar es Salaam (DAR) in Tanzania and Arusha (ARK), also in Tanzania. These two routes together are operated 204 times this month, and make up for 55% of all monthly arrivals at Mwanza Airport.
The longest flight to Mwanza MWZ is departing from Dar es Salaam (DAR). This non-stop flight takes around 2 hours and 5 minutes and covers a distance of 529 miles (851 km).
List of all direct flights to Mwanza
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Mwanza, 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 Mwanza.
Airlines flying to Mwanza
Currently, there are 6 airlines that fly to Mwanza. Most flights to Mwanza are operated by Air Tanzania, as they connect 5 airports to MWZ. That’s around 2 times as much as Coastal Aviation, the second biggest airline in terms of operated flight routes to Mwanza. Below you can find the list of airlines that operate all MWZ flights:
What is the best time to visit Mwanza?
🌴 Tropical
Mwanza 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 Mwanza 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.
Business class flights to Mwanza
There are 3 airports that have flights to Mwanza in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights to MWZ are listed below:
International flights to Mwanza
Flights from Rwanda to Mwanza
Kigali is the only city in Rwanda with direct flights to Mwanza. From Kigali, direct flights are offered by Coastal Aviation.
All flights from Rwanda
Domestic flights to Mwanza
Flights from Tanzania to Mwanza
There are several airports within Tanzania that have domestic flights to Mwanza (9 in total).
From Arusha, direct flights are offered by Regional.
From Bukoba, the only airline with direct flights is Air Tanzania.
From Dar es Salaam, there are 4 airlines that have direct services to Mwanza, which are Air Tanzania, Auric Air, FlexFlight and Precision Air.
From Dodoma and Geita, you can fly with Air Tanzania.
From Grumeti, you can fly non-stop to Mwanza with Coastal Aviation.
From Kahama, direct flights are offered by Auric Air, FlexFlight and Precision Air.
From Kilimanjaro, you can fly non-stop with Air Tanzania or Precision Air.
From Seronera, you can fly non-stop to Mwanza with Coastal Aviation.
All flights from Tanzania
Alternative airports near Mwanza
Flying to an alternative airport near Mwanza 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. For this reason, alternative airports near to Mwanza (MWZ) are listed below. The closest alternative airports are Geita (GIT) and Grumeti (GTZ).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Mwanza?
There is 1 airport in Mwanza: Mwanza Airport (MWZ).
What is the best airport to fly into Mwanza?
The most convenient airport to fly into Mwanza is Mwanza Airport (MWZ).
How many airlines fly to Mwanza?
There are 6 airlines flying to Mwanza from 10 airports around the world, as of July 2026.
Which airlines fly to Mwanza?
Air Tanzania, Coastal Aviation and Precision Air operate most flights to Mwanza. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying to Mwanza?
There are no alliances flying to Mwanza at the moment.
How many nonstop flights are there to Mwanza?
There are roughly 373 flights arriving at Mwanza every month (or 84 flights each week), from a total of 10 airports worldwide.
What is the official name of Mwanza Airport?
The official name of Mwanza Airport is Mwanza Airport.
What is the airport code of Mwanza Airport?
The airport code of Mwanza Airport is MWZ.
What are the most popular flights to Mwanza?
Dar es Salaam, Arusha and Bukoba are the 3 most popular routes to Mwanza. For a complete overview of all flight routes to Mwanza, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight to Mwanza?
| Dar es Salaam to Mwanza | 2h 5m |
| Arusha to Mwanza | 1h |
| Bukoba to Mwanza | 40m |
| Grumeti to Mwanza | 50m |
| Kigali to Mwanza | 1h 10m |
