Flights to Tanzania

Flights to Tanzania

Tanzania has a total of 22 airports, 3 of which handle intercontinental flights, 5 of these airports handle international flights. With domestic flights available at every airport, traveling by plane offers a fast and efficient way to explore the country. 17 of these airports exclusively serve domestic flights. All airports in Tanzania together handle 5,429 flights this month, departing from 66 airports in 33 countries, operated by 41 different airlines — including 4 low-cost carriers. You can fly to Tanzania in Economy, Premium Economy, Business Class and First Class.

FlightConnections provides all the information you need to plan your flight to Tanzania. Airports, destinations, routes and schedules are all clearly displayed on our interactive flight map. If you prefer a list view, the sections below with available departure and arrival airports might be useful. Looking to see which countries offer direct connections? You'll find that information further down, along with all airlines flying to Tanzania.

For a more comfortable journey, explore the Business Class and First Class sections on this page. You can also use the Class filter to choose your cabin class and see routes clearly displayed on the flight map. If you'd like to travel with an alliance, you can do so with SkyTeam, Star Alliance or Oneworld. Simply use the Alliance filter to display their specific routes on the map.

Destinations in Tanzania

Explore Tanzania!

Discover all 22 destinations in Tanzania. The most popular airports are in Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar, Arusha, Kilimanjaro and Lake Manyara. Collectively, the top 5 airports in these cities handle over 76% of all arriving flights this month.

Below is the full list of destinations in Tanzania, ranked by popularity based on the number of flights each airport handles. If you're interested in flying to any of these destinations, simply click it to view all routes, airlines, and flight schedules.

Airlines flying to Tanzania

When planning your trip to Tanzania, you have several airline options to consider. A total of 41 airlines offer direct flights to the country — including 4 low-cost carriers. Major airlines include Air Tanzania, FlexFlight, Coastal Aviation and Auric Air. Together they operate more than half (60%) of all scheduled flights in March.

Below is an overview of the airlines that offer their services, ranked by popularity. If you are mainly interested in low-cost carriers, check out the next section a little further down this page.

Low-cost carriers flying to Tanzania

To find cheap airfare, consider flights operated by one of the airlines listed below when planning your trip. At the moment, there are 4 budget airlines to choose from. If you're looking for affordable flights, Flydubai provides the widest range of route options. They serve 56% of all flights operated by a low-cost airline (to a total of 2 destinations located throughout Tanzania).

What is the best time to visit Tanzania?

The best time to visit Tanzania depends on the destination you want to visit. Because Tanzania has destinations with multiple climate types (5 in total), the ideal time to visit will differ per region. However, considering most destinations and their weather, the best time to explore Tanzania as a whole is from May to October, during late autumn to mid-spring. In the sections below, you can find the ideal visiting time for each specific destination. We've categorized them by climate type to help you plan your trip and to visit Tanzania at the best time of the year!

🌴  Tropical destinations

The tropical spots in Tanzania are famous for their consistently warm temperatures, ranging from 25°C to 30°C (77°F to 86°F) throughout the year, along with high humidity and rainfall, especially in rainforest and monsoon areas.

Because Tanzania is located South of the equator, the dry season is from May to October. Therefore, this period is best for visiting tropical destinations. During these months it is mainly dry, while in the wet season it can rain for days. Temperatures are high throughout the year as is the humidity. As of today, you can fly directly to 15 tropical destinations, which can be found below:

🌐 South of the equator

🌺  Subtropical destinations

The subtropical destinations in Tanzania are known for their year-round warmth — with temperatures that often exceed 30°C (86°F). Destinations are characterized by vibrant cities, diverse ecosystems, and outdoor activities. Whether it's relaxing by the water, exploring lush forests, or enjoying urban culture, subtropical regions provide a perfect blend of nature, adventure, and leisure.

At present, you can fly to 3 subtropical destinations. These destinations can be visited all year round but are best to visit in the dry season from late March to May or from August to early November. During this period, temperatures are still pleasant because of the warm and long summer while precipitation is limited as the wet season is over.

🌺 💦  Humid Subtropical destinations

The Humid Subtropical or Warm Temperate destinations in Tanzania have hot, humid summers — with temperatures around 30°C (86°F) — and mild to cool winters, with year-round rainfall that often peaks during the summer months. These places are known for their lively cities, diverse natural landscapes, and a wide range of outdoor activities.

Tanzania has 2 Warm Temperate / Humid Subtropical destinations that you can fly to. Although those destinations can be visited throughout the year, it is recommended to visit from April to June, or from August to October.

☀️  Hot Mediterranean destinations

The Mediterranean regions of Tanzania are cherished for their warm, dry summers, where temperatures often exceed 30°C (86°F). In some inland areas, temperatures can rise even higher, sometimes reaching 40°C (104°F) or more while their mild winters see a bit of rain. This delightful climate, combined with beautiful landscapes and sun-filled lifestyle attract visitors from around the globe.

Tanzania currently has 1 Hot Mediterranean destination that you can fly to. The destination listed below is attractive to visit all year round, but is best visited in spring (September-November) and fall (March-May) when temperatures are pleasantly warm, especially since summers can get very hot in these regions.

🌊 🌧️  Oceanic / Maritime destinations

Oceanic destinations in Tanzania have mild summer temperatures, typically ranging from 15°C to 25°C (59°F to 77°F), while winters are pleasantly cool without being freezing. You can enjoy beautiful green surroundings, a variety of flora and fauna, and plenty of outdoor adventures. Ideally suited for anyone who enjoys the temperate weather.

There is 1 oceanic / maritime destination in Tanzania accessible by plane. This destination is best to visit in the summer months from November to February. During this period, temperatures are pleasant to warm, while precipitation often falls in autumn and winter, from March to August.

Countries with direct flights to Tanzania

From which countries can you fly non-stop?

Below is a list of all 32 countries that have non-stop flights to Tanzania, including the number of airports that offer those flights:

Airports with direct flights to Tanzania

This section is ideal for finding the best airport to start your trip to Tanzania. All airports with direct flights are listed below, ranked by popularity. Currently, 44 airports across 32 countries and 3 continents offer direct flights to 22 airports in Tanzania.

Flying First Class to Tanzania

Which airports offer First Class flights?

If you're looking for a luxurious flight, you can fly in first class from Dubai , and arrive at Dar es Salaam (the only First Class airport in Tanzania). Discover below all airports that have First Class options:

Departure airports with First Class flights

First Class airports in Tanzania

Flying Business Class to Tanzania

Where can you fly to in Business Class?

In total, there are 46 airports across 26 countries that provide business class flights to Tanzania. As of today, you can arrive at 15 airports in Business Class.

Departure airports with Business Class flights

Business Class airports in Tanzania

Domestic flights across Tanzania

With a total of 76 domestic routes, there are many flights within Tanzania that make it easy to travel around the country. Zanzibar, Dar es Salaam and Arusha have the most domestic connections, helpful to know when planning your trip.

FlexFlight, Coastal Aviation and Air Tanzania together operate more than half (51%) of all domestic flights in Tanzania, a total of 2,304 flights this month. The list below provides you with a lot more information, from interesting statistics to an overview of all domestic routes.

International flights from Africa to Tanzania

There are 24 cities spread across 17 countries in Africa that offer international flights to Tanzania. Those cities offer direct flights to one of 5 airports in the country. As of today, Kenya, Ethiopia, South Africa, Rwanda and Uganda have the best direct connections to Tanzania from Africa.

The 2 most popular international airports are Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar Airport, which together handle more than half (70%) of all incoming international flights to the country. The majority of those flights are operated by 7 airlines: Ethiopian Airlines, Air Tanzania, Kenya Airways, FlexFlight, Safarilink Aviation, Precision Air and RwandAir.

Currently, 3 low-cost carriers out of 28 airlines offer direct flights on a total of 39 international routes from Africa.

In the following sections we provide detailed information on the available routes from every country with non-stop flights and (if available) stopover flights:

Flights from Kenya to Tanzania

You can fly non-stop from 3 airports in Kenya, and arrive at 4 different destinations in Tanzania. In total there are 9 direct routes from Kenya, operated by 16 different airlines — including 3 low-cost carriers.

Kenya to Tanzania with a stopover

If you consider a stopover, then there are more airports available: 21 airports in Kenya offer flights to 4 destinations in Tanzania that require just one stop:

Flights from Ethiopia to Tanzania

From Ethiopia you can fly non-stop from Addis Ababa Airport, and visit any of the 3 destinations in Tanzania. In total there are 3 direct routes from Ethiopia, operated by Ethiopian Airlines.

Ethiopia to Tanzania with a stopover

If you consider a stopover, then there are more airports available: 25 airports in Ethiopia offer flights to 3 destinations in Tanzania that require just one stop:

Flights from South Africa to Tanzania

From South Africa you can fly non-stop from 2 airports, and arrive at 2 different destinations in Tanzania. In total there are 3 direct routes from South Africa, operated by 4 different airlines — none of which are low-cost airlines.

South Africa to Tanzania with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 18 airports in South Africa offer flights to 2 destinations in Tanzania with a single stop:

Flights from Rwanda to Tanzania

From Rwanda you can fly non-stop from Kigali Airport, and arrive at 4 different destinations in Tanzania. In total there are 4 direct routes from Rwanda, operated by 2 different airlines — RwandAir and Coastal Aviation.

Rwanda to Tanzania with a stopover

There is another departure option available if you consider a stopover: Cyangugu Airport offers 1-stop flights to 4 destinations in Tanzania:

Flights from Uganda to Tanzania

From Uganda you can fly non-stop from Entebbe Airport, and visit any of the 3 destinations in Tanzania. In total there are 3 direct routes from Uganda, operated by 2 different airlines — Air Tanzania and Uganda Airlines.

Uganda to Tanzania with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 4 airports in Uganda offer flights to 3 destinations in Tanzania with a single stop:

Flights from Zambia to Tanzania

From Zambia you can fly non-stop from 2 airports, and arrive at the only destination in Tanzania: Dar es Salaam. In total there are 2 direct routes from Zambia, operated by 3 different airlines — none of which are low-cost airlines.

Zambia to Tanzania with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 8 airports in Zambia offer flights to 3 destinations in Tanzania with a single stop:

Flights from Malawi to Tanzania

From Malawi you can fly non-stop from Blantyre Airport, and arrive at the only destination in Tanzania: Dar es Salaam. This is the only non-stop flight route from Malawi to Tanzania, operated by Ethiopian Airlines.

Malawi to Tanzania with a stopover

There is another departure option available if you consider a stopover: Lilongwe Airport offers 1-stop flights to 3 destinations in Tanzania:

Flights from Democratic Republic of the Congo to Tanzania

From Democratic Republic of the Congo you can fly non-stop from 2 airports, and arrive at the only destination in Tanzania: Dar es Salaam. In total there are 2 direct routes from Democratic Republic of the Congo, operated by 2 different airlines — Ethiopian Airlines and Air Tanzania.

Democratic Republic of the Congo to Tanzania with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 8 airports in Democratic Republic of the Congo offer flights to 3 destinations in Tanzania with a single stop:

Flights from Comoros to Tanzania

From Comoros you can fly non-stop from Moroni Airport, and arrive at the only destination in Tanzania: Dar es Salaam. This is the only non-stop flight route from Comoros to Tanzania, operated by 2 different airlines — Precision Air and Air Tanzania.

Comoros to Tanzania with a stopover

There is another option available if you consider a stopover flight: Anjouan Airport offers a 1-stop flight to Dar es Salaam:

Flights from Zimbabwe to Tanzania

From Zimbabwe you can fly non-stop from 2 airports, and arrive at the only destination in Tanzania: Dar es Salaam. In total there are 2 direct routes from Zimbabwe, operated by 2 different airlines — Air Zimbabwe and Air Tanzania.

Zimbabwe to Tanzania with a stopover

If you consider a stopover, then there are more airports available: 3 airports in Zimbabwe offer flights to 3 destinations in Tanzania that require just one stop:

Flights from Mozambique to Tanzania

From Mozambique you can fly non-stop from Pemba Airport, and arrive at the only destination in Tanzania: Dar es Salaam. This is the only non-stop flight route from Mozambique to Tanzania, operated by LAM Mozambique.

Mozambique to Tanzania with a stopover

If you consider a stopover, then there are more airports available: 5 airports in Mozambique offer flights to 3 destinations in Tanzania that require just one stop:

Flights from Ghana to Tanzania

From Ghana you can fly non-stop from Accra Airport, and arrive at the only destination in Tanzania: Dar es Salaam. This is the only non-stop flight route from Ghana to Tanzania, operated by Air Tanzania.

Ghana to Tanzania with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 5 airports in Ghana offer flights to Dar es Salaam Airport with a single stop:

Flights from Egypt to Tanzania

From Egypt you can fly non-stop from 2 airports, and arrive at 2 different destinations in Tanzania. In total there are 3 direct routes from Egypt, operated by 2 different airlines — Egyptair and Air Cairo.

Egypt to Tanzania with a stopover

If you consider a stopover, then there are more airports available: 11 airports in Egypt offer flights to 3 destinations in Tanzania that require just one stop:

Flights from Burundi to Tanzania

From Burundi you can fly non-stop from Bujumbura Airport, and arrive at the only destination in Tanzania: Dar es Salaam. This is the only non-stop flight route from Burundi to Tanzania, operated by Air Tanzania.

Flights from Madagascar to Tanzania

From Madagascar you can fly non-stop from Nosy Be Airport, and arrive at the only destination in Tanzania: Zanzibar. This is the only non-stop flight route from Madagascar to Tanzania, operated by Neos.

Madagascar to Tanzania with a stopover

If you consider a stopover, then there are more airports available: 3 airports in Madagascar offer flights to 3 destinations in Tanzania that require just one stop:

Flights from Mayotte to Tanzania

From Mayotte you can fly non-stop from Dzaoudzi Airport, and arrive at the only destination in Tanzania: Dar es Salaam. This is the only non-stop flight route from Mayotte to Tanzania, operated by EWA AIR.

Flights from Nigeria to Tanzania

From Nigeria you can fly non-stop from Lagos Airport, and arrive at the only destination in Tanzania: Dar es Salaam. This is the only non-stop flight route from Nigeria to Tanzania, operated by Air Tanzania.

Nigeria to Tanzania with a stopover

If you consider a stopover, then there are more airports available: 17 airports in Nigeria offer flights to 3 destinations in Tanzania that require just one stop:

Intercontinental flights to Tanzania

There are 2 continents beyond Africa that have direct flights to Tanzania. A total of 15 different countries across Asia and Europe offer flights to the country. With 32 direct flight routes, connecting 20 intercontinental airports to 3 destinations, Tanzania maintains strong connections with key locations across the world. 17 different airlines (of which 3 are low-cost) are operating these long-haul flights.

Countries outside Africa with excellent flight connections to Tanzania include: Turkey, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Netherlands and Italy.

All intercontinental flights can be found below — arranged by continent, country and departure airport.

Non-stop flights from Asia to Tanzania

From Asia, 7 countries have direct flights to Tanzania.

Flights from Turkey to Tanzania

Looking to fly directly from Turkey? This is possible from Istanbul only. You will arrive at one of 3 destinations. Flights are operated by Turkish Airlines.

Turkey to Tanzania with a stopover

If a stopover works for you, it will provide you with more departure options to reach Tanzania, as 47 departure airports in Turkey offer 1-stop flights to 3 destinations in Tanzania:

Flights from Qatar to Tanzania

Looking to fly directly from Qatar? This is possible from Doha only. You will arrive at one of 3 destinations. Flights are operated by Qatar Airways.

Flights from United Arab Emirates to Tanzania

If you'd like to fly non-stop from United Arab Emirates you can do so from 2 airports. You will arrive at one of 2 destinations. Flights are operated by 4 airlines — including Flydubai, the only low-cost carrier on these routes.

United Arab Emirates to Tanzania with a stopover

If a stopover works for you, it will provide you with more departure options to reach Tanzania, as 5 departure airports in United Arab Emirates offer 1-stop flights to 3 destinations in Tanzania:

Flights from India to Tanzania

Looking to fly directly from India? This is possible from Mumbai only. You will arrive at Dar es Salaam — currently the only direct route connecting Tanzania and India. Flights are operated by Air Tanzania.

India to Tanzania with a stopover

If a stopover works for you, it will provide you with more departure options to reach Tanzania, as 73 departure airports in India offer 1-stop flights to 3 destinations in Tanzania:

Flights from Oman to Tanzania

Looking to fly directly from Oman? This is possible from Muscat only. You will arrive at one of 2 destinations. Flights are operated by Oman Air.

Oman to Tanzania with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 4 airports in Oman offer flights to 3 destinations in Tanzania with a single stop:

Flights from China to Tanzania

Looking to fly directly from China? This is possible from Guangzhou only. You will arrive at one of 2 destinations. Flights are operated by Air Tanzania.

China to Tanzania with a stopover

If a stopover works for you, it will provide you with more departure options to reach Tanzania, as 129 departure airports in China offer 1-stop flights to 3 destinations in Tanzania:

Flights from Israel to Tanzania

Looking to fly directly from Israel? This is possible from Tel Aviv only. You will arrive at Zanzibar — currently the only direct route connecting Tanzania and Israel. Flights are operated by Israir.

Israel to Tanzania with a stopover

There is another departure option available if you consider a stopover: Eilat Airport offers 1-stop flights to 2 destinations in Tanzania:

Non-stop flights from Europe to Tanzania

From Europe, 8 countries have direct flights to Tanzania. 17 non-stop routes are available, operated by 9 airlines — 2 of which are low-cost carriers.

Flights from Netherlands to Tanzania

Looking to fly directly from Netherlands? This is possible from Amsterdam only. You will arrive at one of 3 destinations. Flights are operated by 2 airlines — including TUI Fly, the only low-cost carrier on these routes.

Netherlands to Tanzania with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 2 airports in Netherlands offer flights to Zanzibar Airport with a single stop:

Flights from Italy to Tanzania

There are 5 airports in Italy that have direct flights to Tanzania. You will arrive at one of 2 destinations. Flights are operated by Neos.

Italy to Tanzania with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 30 airports in Italy offer flights to 3 destinations in Tanzania with a single stop:

Flights from Germany to Tanzania

Looking to fly directly from Germany? This is possible from Frankfurt only. You will arrive at Zanzibar — currently the only direct route connecting Tanzania and Germany. Flights are operated by 2 airlines — including Condor, the only low-cost carrier on these routes.

Germany to Tanzania with a stopover

If a stopover works for you, it will provide you with more departure options to reach Tanzania, as 19 departure airports in Germany offer 1-stop flights to 3 destinations in Tanzania:

Flights from France to Tanzania

Looking to fly directly from France? This is possible from Paris only. You will arrive at one of 2 destinations. Flights are operated by Air France.

France to Tanzania with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 24 airports in France offer flights to 3 destinations in Tanzania with a single stop:

Flights from Switzerland to Tanzania

Looking to fly directly from Switzerland? This is possible from Zürich only. You will arrive at one of 2 destinations. Flights are operated by Edelweiss Air.

Switzerland to Tanzania with a stopover

There is another departure option available if you consider a stopover: Geneva Airport offers 1-stop flights to 3 destinations in Tanzania:

Flights from Spain to Tanzania

Looking to fly directly from Spain? This is possible from Madrid only. You will arrive at Zanzibar — currently the only direct route connecting Tanzania and Spain. Flights are operated by World 2 Fly.

Spain to Tanzania with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 34 airports in Spain offer flights to 3 destinations in Tanzania with a single stop:

Flights from Czechia to Tanzania

Looking to fly directly from Czechia? This is possible from Prague only. You will arrive at Zanzibar — currently the only direct route connecting Tanzania and Czechia. Flights are operated by Neos.

Czechia to Tanzania with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 2 airports in Czechia offer flights to 2 destinations in Tanzania with a single stop:

Flights from Belgium to Tanzania

Looking to fly directly from Belgium? This is possible from Brussels only. You will arrive at Kilimanjaro — currently the only direct route connecting Tanzania and Belgium. Flights are operated by Brussels Airlines.

Belgium to Tanzania with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 2 airports in Belgium offer flights to Zanzibar Airport with a single stop:

Most popular routes to Tanzania

Whether you're looking to explore the scenic landscapes, charming towns and vibrant cities of Tanzania, visit friends and family or simply need to attend a business meeting — we've got you covered. Check out the list below to find the most popular non-stop flights available for your journey.

Popular routes to Tanzania with a stopover

If there is no airport near you offering direct flights to Tanzania, don't worry — you can still reach the country with a brief stopover along the way.

Below is a list of the most popular routes that require a stopover.

To see all 1- or 2-stop flight options, simply use the "Show indirect destinations" button on the map, or use the search bar to select your departure airport and discover all available routes from there to Tanzania!

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