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✈️ Cheap flights to Tanzania
Compare fares to Tanzania from hundreds of airlines and travel sites – fly into Julius Nyerere Intl (DAR). Find the best time to fly, flight times from major cities and every airport.
🛬 Airports in Tanzania
| Code | Airport | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAR | Julius Nyerere Intl | Dar es Salaam | Main |
| MWZ | Mwanza Intl | Mwanza | Main |
| JRO | Kilimanjaro Intl | Arusha | Main |
| ZNZ | Abeid Amani Karume Intl | Zanzibar | Main |
| ARK | Arusha | Arusha | Regional |
| DOD | Dodoma | Dodoma | Regional |
| TGT | Tanga | Tanga | Regional |
| MBI | Songwe | Mbeya | Regional |
| MYW | Mtwara | Mtwara | Regional |
Most visitors fly into Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam, Kilimanjaro International Airport near Arusha, or Abeid Amani Karume International Airport on Zanzibar. Land borders connect Tanzania with Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Zambia, Malawi and Mozambique, and ferries link Dar es Salaam with Zanzibar.
📅 Best time to fly to Tanzania
Best: June to October – the long dry season brings clear skies, easy wildlife spotting and great Kilimanjaro climbing.
Cheaper shoulder season: January to February – a short dry spell with calving season in the southern Serengeti and fewer crowds than mid-year.
Avoid: April to May – the long rains make some roads muddy, close certain remote lodges and bring heavy downpours on the coast.
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⏱️ Flight times to Tanzania
| Route | Distance | Flight time (nonstop) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Dar es Salaam | 7,506 km | 9 h 45 min | |
| New York → Dar es Salaam | 12,436 km | 15 h 40 min | |
| Los Angeles → Dar es Salaam | 16,227 km | 20 h 15 min* | |
| Chicago → Dar es Salaam | 13,531 km | 17 h 00 min* | |
| Miami → Dar es Salaam | 13,286 km | 16 h 40 min* | |
| San Francisco → Dar es Salaam | 16,123 km | 20 h 05 min* | |
| Toronto → Dar es Salaam | 12,832 km | 16 h 10 min | |
| Paris → Dar es Salaam | 7,159 km | 9 h 20 min | |
| Frankfurt → Dar es Salaam | 6,983 km | 9 h 05 min | |
| Dubai → Dar es Salaam | 3,976 km | 5 h 25 min | |
| Delhi → Dar es Salaam | 5,657 km | 7 h 30 min | |
| Mumbai → Dar es Salaam | 4,682 km | 6 h 20 min | |
| Singapore → Dar es Salaam | 7,245 km | 9 h 25 min | |
| Sydney → Dar es Salaam | 11,560 km | 14 h 35 min |
Flight times are estimates for a nonstop flight; with a connection allow 2–5 hours more. * Very long routes usually need a stop.
📍 Where to go in Tanzania
- Serengeti National Park – Endless golden plains hosting the Great Migration and some of Africa's best big-cat sightings.
- Ngorongoro Conservation Area – A wildlife-packed volcanic crater, plus Maasai grazing lands and the fossil site of Olduvai Gorge.
- Mount Kilimanjaro – Africa's highest peak, climbable without technical gear, with the town of Moshi as a lively base.
- Zanzibar (Unguja) – A UNESCO-listed old town, white-sand beaches and a fascinating Swahili-Arab culture.
- Tarangire National Park – Famous for big elephant herds and baobab-studded landscapes, especially busy with animals in the dry season.
- Arusha – The jumping-off point for northern safaris, with coffee farms, markets and views of Mount Meru.
💡 Flight hacks
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Tip-based walking tours run in most big cities and are a great first-day introduction with a local guide.
Flights to Tanzania: questions
What is the main airport in Tanzania?
The main international airport is Julius Nyerere Intl (DAR) in Dar es Salaam. Other airports with scheduled flights include Mwanza (MWZ), Arusha (JRO), Zanzibar (ZNZ).
How long is the flight from London to Tanzania?
A nonstop flight from London to Dar es Salaam covers about 7,506 km and takes around 9 h 45 min. With a connection, plan for a few extra hours.
When is the best time to fly to Tanzania?
June to October – the long dry season brings clear skies, easy wildlife spotting and great Kilimanjaro climbing.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Tanzania?
Fares are usually lowest outside the peak season. Good-value months: January to February – a short dry spell with calving season in the southern Serengeti and fewer crowds than mid-year.
Do I need a visa to fly to Tanzania?
It depends on your passport. See our Tanzania visa & entry guide for the rules, then check with the official embassy before you book.
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