Flying from Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Zanzibar International Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 30 minutes.
Dar Es Salaam's timezone is UTC+3, which is the same as Zanzibar.
Flights from ZNZ to DAR start at 07:00 — the earliest with Auric Air. The last departure is at 23:10 with Precision Air. Overall, you can choose from 258 weekly Zanzibar International Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport flights.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your ZNZ to DAR flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Plenty of airlines offer direct flights from Zanzibar International Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport. Travel nonstop to Dar Es Salaam with these popular carriers and discover this amazing part of Tanzania:
Air France has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Oman Air is the most punctual carrier that operates ZNZ to DAR flights. A reliable 88.24% of its departures on this route land as scheduled.
How to find the cheapest flights from Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)
ر.ق. 71 is the best price for a one-way Zanzibar International Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport flight. A return flight starts at ر.ق. 185. These prices may change based on availability.
Book six months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from ZNZ to DAR.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Zanzibar International Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport. If you're looking to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Zanzibar International Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
71.9% of flights leaving from Zanzibar International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Central Zanzibar to Zanzibar International Airport is around 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near ZNZ. Whether you're taking an early flight from Zanzibar International Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)
If you're landing on a late Zanzibar International Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near DAR:
Grab a Julius Nyerere International Airport rental car and explore Dar Es Salaam and beyond with your own wheels. Auto-Union, Europcar and First - Car Hire are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Julius Nyerere International Airport around four weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to central Dar Es Salaam
From Julius Nyerere International Airport, Dar Es Salaam is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)
July is the busiest month for flights from Zanzibar International Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Dar Es Salaam in February.
The warmest month in Dar Es Salaam is March, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your flights from Zanzibar International Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from ZNZ to DAR in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 20ºC and 29ºC on average.
Explore more of Tanzania
Zanzibar is just one of the many places in Tanzania waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Dar Es Salaam. Around 72 kilometres away to the north, well-known attractions include Zanzibar Stone Town Heritage Society (ZSTHS), Old Dispensary and Khalifa Tours and Safaris Zanzibar.
Arusha is another must-experience destination in Tanzania and is around 467 kilometres north-west of Dar Es Salaam. No journey is complete without seeing Lake Duluti, Old Boma Museum and Arusha Declaration Museum.
