Non-stop flights to Pemba Island (PMA)
Pemba Airport is a small airport in Tanzania. It is a domestic airport. Currently, there are 2 domestic flights to Pemba Island.
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All direct flights to Pemba Island Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Pemba Island Best time to visit Pemba Island Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 254 flights arriving at Pemba Island Airport, which are 56 flights per week or 8 flights per day.
The most frequently departed flights to Pemba Island are routes from Zanzibar (ZNZ) in Tanzania and Dar es Salaam (DAR), also in Tanzania. These two routes together are operated 254 times this month, and make up for 100% of all monthly arrivals at Pemba Airport.
The longest flight to Pemba Island PMA is departing from Dar es Salaam (DAR). This non-stop flight takes around 1 hour and covers a distance of 119 miles (192 km).
List of all direct flights to Pemba Island
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Pemba 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 Pemba Island.
Airlines flying to Pemba Island
Currently, there are 5 airlines that fly to Pemba Island. Below you can find the list of airlines that operate all PMA flights:
What is the best time to visit Pemba Island?
🌴 Tropical
Pemba 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 Pemba 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 Pemba Island
Currently there are no international flights to Pemba Island. The only flights to Pemba Island are domestic flights within Tanzania. To get to Pemba Island from another country you will need a flight with a stopover, for example through Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar.
Domestic flights to Pemba Island
Flights from Tanzania to Pemba Island
There are 2 airports in Tanzania that have non-stop domestic flights to Pemba Island.
From Dar es Salaam, direct flights are offered by Air Tanzania. This route is recently announced though, and not operational yet. It will start in April 2026.
From Zanzibar, there are 5 airlines that have direct services to Pemba Island, which are Air Tanzania, Auric Air, Coastal Aviation, FlexFlight and Regional.
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Alternative airports near Pemba Island
Flying to an alternative airport near Pemba 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. For this reason, alternative airports near to Pemba Island (PMA) are listed below. The closest alternative airports are Tanga (TGT) and Ukunda (UKA).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Pemba Island?
There is 1 airport in Pemba Island: Pemba Airport (PMA).
What is the best airport to fly into Pemba Island?
The most convenient airport to fly into Pemba Island is Pemba Airport (PMA).
How many airlines fly to Pemba Island?
There are 5 airlines flying to Pemba Island from 2 airports around the world, as of April 2026.
Which airlines fly to Pemba Island?
Air Tanzania, Coastal Aviation and FlexFlight operate most flights to Pemba Island. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying to Pemba Island?
There are no alliances flying to Pemba Island at the moment.
How many nonstop flights are there to Pemba Island?
There are roughly 254 flights arriving at Pemba Island every month (or 56 flights each week), from a total of 2 airports - all within Tanzania.
What is the official name of Pemba Island Airport?
The official name of Pemba Island Airport is Pemba Airport.
What is the airport code of Pemba Island Airport?
The airport code of Pemba Island Airport is PMA.
What are the most popular flights to Pemba Island?
Zanzibar and Dar es Salaam are the only airports with flights to Pemba Island.
