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Flights from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar

Nonstop flights from Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Zanzibar (ZNZ) take about 35m (72 km). Precision Air and Flightlink fly it. Lowest fare seen: $29 one-way, nonstop (12 Oct 2026).

When you land in Zanzibar

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

Airport transfer

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Airlines flying Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar

Carriers on DAR–ZNZ according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 12 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Precision Airnonstop fare seen✈ Flightlinknonstop fare seen

Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Oct 2026, from $29 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$2925 Oct 2026 · Precision Air—
Nov 2026$2912 Nov 2026 · Precision Air—
Dec 2026$2915 Dec 2026 · Precision Air—
Jan 2027$3618 Jan 2027 · Flightlink—
Feb 2027$3610 Feb 2027 · Flightlink—
Aug 2027$3510 Aug 2027 · Precision Air—

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $29 for October 2026, $29 at best after that.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar flights

How long is the flight from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar?
A nonstop flight from Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Zanzibar (ZNZ) takes about 35m, covering 72 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Dar es Salaam from Zanzibar by air?
The great-circle distance between Julius Nyerere International Airport and Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is 72 km (45 miles), a short-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the DAR–ZNZ route include Precision Air and Flightlink. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on DAR–ZNZ was $29 USD with Precision Air (nonstop), departing 16 Oct 2026, found in fare searches as of 12 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in October 2026 were cheapest, from $29 one-way, against $36 for January 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Do I need a visa to travel from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Zanzibar visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 12 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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