Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Dar Es Salaam to Zanzibar?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment. Dar Es Salaam to Zanzibar flights typically cost between £42 and £48 in October. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £45 on Multiple Airlines (31 Oct–5 Nov).

Question 1

How much does it cost for a return flight from Dar Es Salaam to Zanzibar?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.Dar Es Salaam to Zanzibar flights typically cost between £42 and £48 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £45 on Multiple Airlines (31 Oct–5 Nov).

Question 2

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 3

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Dar Es Salaam to Zanzibar flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, flydubai have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 5% of flights being delayed.

Question 4

What is the most punctual flight time for Dar Es Salaam to Zanzibar flights?

Accepted Answer

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

Question 5

How often are flights from Dar Es Salaam to Zanzibar delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 17% of weekly flights between Dar Es Salaam and Zanzibar have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 72 minutes.

Question 6

How popular is this Dar Es Salaam to Zanzibar flight route?

Accepted Answer

Within the past month, 85 users have taken a look at flights from Dar Es Salaam to Zanzibar Intl.

Question 7

How long is the flight from Dar Es Salaam to Zanzibar?

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A quick flight from Dar Es Salaam to Zanzibar can take about 6h 10m. Precision Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £175. The distance between Dar Es Salaam and Zanzibar is about 45 mi.

Question 8

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Dar Es Salaam to Zanzibar round-trip?

Accepted Answer

Auric Air, at £17, was found to be the cheapest airline from Dar Es Salaam to Zanzibar.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include Precision Air and Flightlink. You may be able to fly from Dar Es Salaam to Zanzibar for 63% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

Question 9

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Dar Es Salaam to Zanzibar one-way?

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£18 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Precision Air. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Flightlink and Auric Air, with prices starting from £19 and £25, respectively.

Question 10

How far ahead should I book a flight from Dar Es Salaam to Zanzibar?

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The price you pay for your flight from Dar Es Salaam to Zanzibar may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 53 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Question 11

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Dar Es Salaam to Zanzibar?

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Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dar Es Salaam to Zanzibar (average of £38). Flying from Dar Es Salaam to Zanzibar in July is currently the most expensive (average of £65). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Question 12

What is the cheapest day to fly from Dar Es Salaam to Zanzibar?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Dar Es Salaam to Zanzibar flight should consider departing on Wednesday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 13

Weekly flight availability from Dar Es Salaam to Zanzibar

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The most flights from DAR to ZNZ are scheduled on a Friday (35 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (30 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Zanzibar ranges from 20.0 - 320.0 inches per month. April is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 320.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Zanzibar when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Zanzibar, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.0 C).

Question 16

What are the cheapest flights from Dar Es Salaam to Zanzibar?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest flight price from Dar Es Salaam to Zanzibar is £27. On average you can expect to pay £923. The most popular route, (Dar Es Salaam - Zanzibar Intl), can usually be booked for £43.

Question 17

What are the most reliable airlines from Dar Es Salaam to Zanzibar?

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Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Dar Es Salaam to Zanzibar on time: flydubai (93%), Emirates (93%), Oman Air (88%).

Question 18

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Dar Es Salaam to Zanzibar?

Accepted Answer

Before booking your flight from Dar Es Salaam to Zanzibar check out the most popular airlines for this route: Flightlink, Air Tanzania or Precision Air.

Question 19

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DAR to ZNZ?

Accepted Answer

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Dar Es Salaam to Zanzibar is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 88% on airfare.

Question 20

What airports do I use to fly from Dar Es Salaam to Zanzibar?

Accepted Answer

Zanzibar Intl is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Zanzibar from Dar Es Salaam. Booking flights from Dar Es Salaam (DAR) to Zanzibar Intl (ZNZ) should be relatively easy as there are 32 daily flights to Zanzibar from 4 different airlines. 0h 30m is how long a flight from Dar Es Salaam to Zanzibar Intl will take if you book a nonstop flight.

Question 21

Can I find deals for flights from Dar Es Salaam to Zanzibar that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Dar Es Salaam to Zanzibar flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 22

How can I find direct flights from Dar Es Salaam to Zanzibar?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Dar Es Salaam to Zanzibar.

Question 23

Can I find deals for business class flights from Dar Es Salaam to Zanzibar?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dar Es Salaam to Zanzibar by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

Question 24

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Dar Es Salaam to Zanzibar?

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Cheapflights goes through 900+ travel sites to look for the best flight deals for flights from Dar Es Salaam to Zanzibar. Too many options? Cheapflights also provides filters for things like airlines, price ranges, and number of stops to help you make a decision easily.

Question 25

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Dar Es Salaam to Zanzibar?

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Question 26

Can Cheapflights find flights from Dar Es Salaam to Zanzibar with no change fees?

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Question 27

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Round-trip from	£45
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	March
Average price	£47
Good round-trip deal	£57 or less
Good one-way deal	£38 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Auric Air	Cheapest£17	Average£47	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Auric Air flights
Precision Air	Cheapest£17	Average£41	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time90%	Search Precision Air flights
Flightlink	Cheapest£26	Average£47	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Flightlink flights
Air Tanzania	Cheapest£32	Average£47	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Air Tanzania flights

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Dar Es Salaam to Zanzibar?

The price you pay for your flight from Dar Es Salaam to Zanzibar may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 53 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Dar Es Salaam to Zanzibar?

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DAR to ZNZ?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Dar Es Salaam to Zanzibar is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 88% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Dar Es Salaam to Zanzibar?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Dar Es Salaam to Zanzibar flight should consider departing on Wednesday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Dar Es Salaam to Zanzibar?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Dar Es Salaam to Zanzibar flights typically cost between £42 and £48 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £45 on Multiple Airlines (31 Oct–5 Nov).

Weekly flight availability from Dar Es Salaam to Zanzibar

The most flights from DAR to ZNZ are scheduled on a Friday (35 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (30 on average).

How often are flights from Dar Es Salaam to Zanzibar delayed?

About 17% of weekly flights between Dar Es Salaam and Zanzibar have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 72 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Dar Es Salaam to Zanzibar flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Dar Es Salaam to Zanzibar flights?

Over the past year, flydubai have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 5% of flights being delayed.

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Dar Es Salaam to Zanzibar flights typically cost between £42 and £48 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £45 on Multiple Airlines (31 Oct–5 Nov).