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Flights from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam

Nonstop flights from Zanzibar (ZNZ) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) take about 35m (72 km). Flightlink and Precision Air fly it. Lowest fare seen: $26 one-way, nonstop (12 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam

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

✈ Flightlinknonstop fare seen✈ Precision Airnonstop fare seen

Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam fares by month

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

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$2623 Oct 2026 · Flightlink—
Nov 2026$2314 Nov 2026 · Precision Air—
Dec 2026$223 Dec 2026 · Precision Air—
Jan 2027$2321 Jan 2027 · Precision Air—
Feb 2027$2510 Feb 2027 · Flightlink—
Mar 2027$231 Mar 2027 · Precision Air—
Aug 2027$3510 Aug 2027 · Precision Air—

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Fares were close across the months we saw: $23 for November 2026, $22 at best after that.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam, 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 — Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam flights

How long is the flight from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam?
A nonstop flight from Zanzibar (ZNZ) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) 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 Zanzibar from Dar es Salaam by air?
The great-circle distance between Abeid Amani Karume International Airport and Julius Nyerere International Airport is 72 km (45 miles), a short-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the ZNZ–DAR route include Flightlink and Precision Air. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on ZNZ–DAR was $26 USD with Flightlink (nonstop), departing 11 Nov 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 Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in December 2026 were cheapest, from $22 one-way, against $35 for August 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Do I need a visa to travel from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Dar es Salaam 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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