How long is the flight from United Kingdom to Tanzania?

Flight times vary depending on what airport in United Kingdom you fly out of and what airport in Tanzania you fly into. For example, flying from London Heathrow to Zanzibar Intl takes 11h 35m on average. On the other hand, flying from Manchester to Zanzibar Intl takes 13h 20m on average. Keep in mind that it’s always quicker to opt for a non-stop flight, so be sure to check momondo to see if there are any available for your route.

What are the most popular cities to visit in Tanzania?

Tanzania is full of interesting cities to visit if you’re interested in touring the country. The majority of our users (46%) visit Zanzibar more than other cities in the country, but other popular cities in Tanzania include Dar Es Salaam and Arusha.

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Ethiopian Air

11 Mar

MAN

15h 25m

2 stops

ZNZ

18 Mar

ZNZ

17h 30m

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MAN

£603

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Ethiopian Air

12 Apr

MAN

16h 25m

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ZNZ

23 Apr

ZNZ

17h 15m

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MAN

£607

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Kenya Airways

2 Mar

LGW

19h 40m

1 stop

ZNZ

15 Mar

ZNZ

23h 35m

1 stop

LGW

£612

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Ethiopian Air

27 Nov

LHR

11h 35m

1 stop

ZNZ

18 Dec

ZNZ

14h 25m

1 stop

LHR

£612

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Kenya Airways

2 Mar

LGW

13h 20m

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ZNZ

15 Mar

ZNZ

12h 35m

1 stop

LGW

£612

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Kenya Airways

2 Mar

LGW

19h 40m

1 stop

ZNZ

15 Mar

ZNZ

23h 35m

1 stop

LGW

£613

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Ethiopian Air

30 Nov

LGW

14h 30m

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ZNZ

20 Dec

ZNZ

13h 30m

1 stop

LGW

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Ethiopian Air

12 Apr

MAN

16h 25m

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ZNZ

23 Apr

ZNZ

17h 15m

2 stops

MAN

£616

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9 Mar

LGW

15h 15m

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ZNZ

23 Mar

ZNZ

25h 00m

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LGW

£616

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Ethiopian Air

15 Mar

LGW

23h 55m

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ZNZ

4 Apr

ZNZ

13h 10m

1 stop

LGW

£617

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Ethiopian Air

25 Nov

MAN

15h 25m

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ZNZ

3 Dec

ZNZ

17h 30m

2 stops

MAN

£618

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1 Dec

STN

22h 45m

2 stops

ZNZ

24 Mar

ZNZ

30h 25m

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STN

£619

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Flights to Dar Es Salaam

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Egyptair

29 Nov

LHR

11h 25m

1 stop

DAR

23 Jan

DAR

18h 35m

1 stop

LHR

£562

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Ethiopian Air

1 Mar

LGW

14h 00m

1 stop

DAR

14 Mar

DAR

13h 55m

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LGW

£562

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Egyptair

4 Dec

LHR

15h 45m

1 stop

DAR

25 Jan

DAR

18h 35m

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LHR

£562

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Egyptair

12 Jan

LHR

27h 25m

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DAR

25 Jan

DAR

18h 35m

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LHR

£564

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Ethiopian Air

2 Feb

LGW

14h 00m

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DAR

9 Feb

DAR

13h 55m

1 stop

LGW

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Ethiopian Air

8 Dec

MAN

13h 40m

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DAR

25 Dec

DAR

16h 35m

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MAN

£567

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Ethiopian Air

29 Dec

MAN

20h 25m

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DAR

2 Feb

DAR

15h 45m

2 stops

MAN

£568

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Egyptair

29 Nov

LHR

11h 25m

1 stop

DAR

21 Jan

DAR

34h 10m

1 stop

LHR

£574

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Egyptair

28 Nov

LHR

27h 25m

1 stop

DAR

21 Jan

DAR

34h 10m

1 stop

LHR

£574

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Egyptair

28 Nov

LHR

27h 25m

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DAR

14 Dec

DAR

30h 15m

1 stop

LHR

£578

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Ethiopian Air

24 Nov

MAN

20h 25m

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DAR

7 Dec

DAR

15h 45m

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MAN

£578

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Ethiopian Air

3 Feb

MAN

20h 25m

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DAR

8 Feb

DAR

15h 45m

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MAN

£584

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Flights to Arusha

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Multiple Airlines

6 Dec

LHR

26h 10m

3 stops

ARK

13 Dec

ARK

35h 25m

2 stops

LHR

£865

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6 Dec

LGW

25h 10m

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ARK

13 Dec

ARK

31h 35m

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LGW

£910

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6 Dec

LHR

20h 50m

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ARK

13 Dec

ARK

25h 35m

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LHR

£948

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6 Dec

LGW

25h 10m

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ARK

13 Dec

ARK

21h 35m

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LGW

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30 Dec

LHR

19h 55m

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ARK

16 Jan

ARK

19h 55m

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£1,372

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27 Dec

LHR

27h 45m

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ARK

3 Jan

ARK

53h 35m

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LHR

£1,416

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30 Dec

LGW

20h 45m

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ARK

16 Jan

ARK

19h 25m

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LGW

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27 Dec

LHR

22h 25m

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ARK

3 Jan

ARK

32h 55m

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LHR

£1,620

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27 Dec

LHR

27h 45m

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ARK

3 Jan

ARK

37h 25m

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LHR

£1,628

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27 Dec

LHR

19h 00m

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ARK

3 Jan

ARK

32h 55m

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LHR

£1,777

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27 Dec

LHR

18h 15m

2 stops

ARK

3 Jan

ARK

29h 35m

2 stops

LHR

£2,101

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26 Dec

LGW

19h 30m

3 stops

ARK

2 Jan

ARK

28h 05m

3 stops

LGW

£2,664

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Flights to Mwanza

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Multiple Airlines

2 Jan

LHR

23h 00m

2 stops

MWZ

1 Mar

MWZ

24h 20m

2 stops

LHR

£936

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2 Jan

LHR

36h 35m

3 stops

MWZ

1 Mar

MWZ

17h 55m

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LHR

£948

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2 Jan

LHR

36h 35m

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MWZ

1 Mar

MWZ

17h 55m

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LHR

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2 Jan

LHR

36h 35m

2 stops

MWZ

1 Mar

MWZ

17h 55m

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LHR

£1,034

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2 Jan

LHR

36h 35m

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MWZ

1 Mar

MWZ

17h 55m

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LHR

£1,040

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2 Jan

LHR

36h 35m

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MWZ

1 Mar

MWZ

28h 35m

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LHR

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2 Jan

LHR

25h 20m

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MWZ

1 Mar

MWZ

29h 40m

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LHR

£1,110

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2 Jan

LHR

17h 55m

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MWZ

1 Mar

MWZ

36h 50m

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LHR

£1,366

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26 Dec

LHR

32h 55m

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MWZ

2 Jan

MWZ

36h 25m

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LHR

£1,401

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26 Dec

LHR

36h 45m

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MWZ

2 Jan

MWZ

36h 25m

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LHR

£1,522

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26 Dec

LHR

36h 35m

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MWZ

2 Jan

MWZ

21h 15m

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LHR

£2,123

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2 Jan

LHR

34h 00m

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MWZ

1 Mar

MWZ

29h 10m

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14:00 - 04:25LHR-DAR

11h 25m1 stop

05:25 - 21:00DAR-LHR

18h 35m1 stop

£562Egyptair

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Sat, 29 Nov - Fri, 23 Jan

10:00 - 03:00LGW-DAR

14h 00m1 stop

18:45 - 05:40DAR-LGW

13h 55m1 stop

£562Ethiopian Air

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Sun, 1 Mar - Sat, 14 Mar

09:40 - 04:25LHR-DAR

15h 45m1 stop

05:25 - 08:40DAR-LHR

30h 15m1 stop

£562Egyptair

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Thu, 4 Dec - Sun, 25 Jan

10:20 - 09:00LGW-ZNZ

19h 40m1 stop

09:50 - 06:25ZNZ-LGW

23h 35m1 stop

£612Kenya Airways

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Mon, 2 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar

10:20 - 02:40LGW-ZNZ

13h 20m1 stop

20:50 - 06:25ZNZ-LGW

12h 35m1 stop

£612Kenya Airways

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Mon, 2 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar

17:05 - 03:10LGW-DAR

31h 05m1 stop

04:10 - 16:10DAR-LGW

15h 00m1 stop

£614Turkish Airlines

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Tue, 13 Jan - Wed, 4 Feb

20:55 - 19:55LHR-JRO

21h 00m1 stop

21:05 - 09:00JRO-LHR

13h 55m2 stops

£620KLM

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06:25 - 04:30LGW-ZNZ

19h 05m2 stops

05:30 - 22:35ZNZ-LGW

20h 05m1 stop

£625Turkish Airlines

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Tue, 25 Nov - Thu, 11 Dec

18:55 - 20:20LCY-DAR

22h 25m1 stop

21:30 - 08:50DAR-LCY

14h 20m2 stops

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Fri, 28 Nov - Wed, 3 Dec

20:15 - 13:40STN-DAR

14h 25m1 stop

15:25 - 12:05DAR-STN

23h 40m1 stop

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Depart

Return

Price

LondonDar Es Salaam

LHR - DAR

LHRDAR

London Heathrow

Sat 29/11

14:00-04:25

1 stop11h 25m

Dar Es Salaam

Fri 23/1

05:25-21:00

1 stop18h 35m

£562

LondonDar Es Salaam

LGW - DAR

LGWDAR

London Gatwick

Sun 1/3

10:00-03:00

1 stop14h 00m

Dar Es Salaam

Sat 14/3

18:45-05:40

1 stop13h 55m

£562

LondonDar Es Salaam

LHR - DAR

LHRDAR

London Heathrow

Thu 4/12

09:40-04:25

1 stop15h 45m

Dar Es Salaam

Sun 25/1

05:25-08:40

1 stop30h 15m

£562

LondonZanzibar

LGW - ZNZ

LGWZNZ

London Gatwick

Mon 2/3

10:20-09:00

1 stop19h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 15/3

09:50-06:25

1 stop23h 35m

£612

LondonZanzibar

LGW - ZNZ

LGWZNZ

London Gatwick

Mon 2/3

10:20-02:40

1 stop13h 20m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 15/3

20:50-06:25

1 stop12h 35m

£612

LondonDar Es Salaam

LGW - DAR

LGWDAR

London Gatwick

Tue 13/1

17:05-03:10

1 stop31h 05m

Dar Es Salaam

Wed 4/2

04:10-16:10

1 stop15h 00m

£614

LondonArusha

LHR - JRO

LHRJRO

London Heathrow

Thu 7/5

20:55-19:55

1 stop21h 00m

Arusha Kilimanjaro

Mon 1/6

21:05-09:00

2 stops13h 55m

£620

LondonZanzibar

LGW - ZNZ

LGWZNZ

London Gatwick

Tue 25/11

06:25-04:30

2 stops19h 05m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 11/12

05:30-22:35

1 stop20h 05m

£625

LondonDar Es Salaam

LCY - DAR

LCYDAR

London City

Fri 28/11

18:55-20:20

1 stop22h 25m

Dar Es Salaam

Wed 3/12

21:30-08:50

2 stops14h 20m

£626

LondonDar Es Salaam

STN - DAR

STNDAR

London Stansted

Mon 1/12

20:15-13:40

1 stop14h 25m

Dar Es Salaam

Thu 22/1

15:25-12:05

1 stop23h 40m

£772

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Tanzania flights insights and trends

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Which airlines fly to Tanzania?

Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Air and Kenya Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Tanzania from United Kingdom according to our data. Turkish Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 35% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Tanzania. Keep in mind that there are 12 different airlines that fly to Tanzania on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Cheapest flights to cities in Tanzania

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Zanzibar

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Summary info about Tanzania flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	£296
Best Round-Trip Price	£562
Fastest flight time	17h 50m

The best one-way flight price to Tanzania from United Kingdom in the last 72 hours is £296 (London Stansted to Zanzibar Intl).

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The best round-trip flight price to Tanzania from United Kingdom in the last 72 hours is £562 (London Heathrow to Dar Es Salaam).

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The fastest flight to Tanzania from United Kingdom takes 17h 50m (London Gatwick to Zanzibar Intl).

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Tanzania

What is the best airport to land at to visit Tanzania National Stadium?

Flying into Dar Es Salaam Airport is typically the best way to visit Tanzania National Stadium, since it is the closest airport to the area.

What is the cheapest flight to Tanzania?

The best prices found on momondo for flights to Tanzania are:
£4 per person with Condor
£23 per person with Air Tanzania
£24 per person with Flightlink

Which airlines fly to Tanzania?

Ethiopian Air is the most popular airline offering flights to Tanzania, with 36% of our users opting to fly with them when travelling to Tanzania. Other popular options include Turkish Airlines and Kenya Airways. There are a total of 13 different airlines flying to Tanzania.

What is the most popular airport in Tanzania to fly to?

According to our data, 56% of momondo users who travelled to Tanzania in the last year flew into Zanzibar Intl (located in Zanzibar), making it the most popular airport to fly to. There may be other airports in Tanzania, but the majority of our users take flights to Zanzibar Intl in order to visit Zanzibar and it’s surrounding areas.

What is the best day of the week to fly to Tanzania?

If your travel plans are flexible and you’re looking to save money on flights to Tanzania, then be sure to book your departure on a Tuesday. Flying out on a Tuesday, as well as a Wednesday, is your best option. Departing on a Friday tends to be the most expensive day of the week to fly to Tanzania.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Tanzania?

Prices for flights to Tanzania refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Tanzania?

As of November 2025, there are 31 operators available to choose from for flights to Tanzania.

How old do you have to be to fly to Tanzania?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel to Tanzania.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Tanzania?

The required travel and health documents for your Tanzania trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Tanzania. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to Tanzania?

momondo compares prices from hundreds of airlines and agents so you can find and book the best deal on flights to Tanzania. Millions of users trust and use momondo every year so you are in good company.

Can I find flights to Tanzania with flexible booking policies on momondo?

All flight searches to Tanzania on momondo can be filtered to show those which offer flexible booking policies.

How can momondo help me find flights to Tanzania?

Once all potential Tanzania flight options are in front of you momondo lets you sort and filter flights based on preferences such as airline, price and flight times, amongst many other options.

I’m not ready to book a flight to Tanzania right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

If you are not ready to book a flight to Tanzania now, use our insights above to find helpful tips or alternatively set up a price alert; this is where momondo will track prices on flights to Tanzania and let you know when they change.