Flights to Tanzania — from African airports
Travelers reach Tanzania from 3 African airports on 5 catalogued routes, served by Airlink, Ethiopian Airlines, FlySafair, Kenya Airways, PW, South African Airways. This corridor sits in the intra-Africa + Gulf hub transit corridor. This page aggregates every catalogued route to Tanzania — with the airlines, weekly frequency and a link to each route’s fare guide. Fares are quoted in USD.
Routes to Tanzania
| Route | Carriers | Frequency | Per-route guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nairobi (NBO) -> Dar es Salaam (DAR) | KQ, PW | ~35/wk | guide |
| Johannesburg (JNB) -> Dar es Salaam (DAR) | SA, KQ | ~14/wk | guide |
| Dar es Salaam (DAR) -> Zanzibar (ZNZ) | KQ, ET | ~7/wk | guide |
| Johannesburg (JNB) -> Zanzibar (ZNZ) | 4Z, FA | ~4/wk | guide |
| Nairobi (NBO) -> Zanzibar (ZNZ) | KQ | ~7/wk | guide |
Visa & currency
Visa: requirements vary by passport — most African nationals need a visa or eVisa; some destinations offer visa-on-arrival. Check the embassy or official immigration portal before booking.
Currency: TZS. Plan on-the-ground spending in TZS; compare airfares in USD.
When to book
Book 4-8 weeks ahead. Fares rise around the December holidays; mid-week departures are usually the cheapest. See each per-route guide above for month-by-month fare seasonality.
Departure airports for Tanzania
FAQ
Do I need a visa for Tanzania? Visa requirements vary by passport — most African nationals need a visa or eVisa, and some destinations offer visa-on-arrival. Check the embassy or official immigration portal before booking.
What currency is used in Tanzania? Tanzania uses TZS. Plan on-the-ground spending in TZS and compare airfares in USD.
How many routes go to Tanzania from Africa? Our catalogue lists 5 routes to Tanzania from 3 African airports — see the table above.
When are flights to Tanzania cheapest? Book 4-8 weeks ahead. Fares rise around the December holidays; mid-week departures are usually the cheapest.
Which airlines fly to Tanzania? Carriers on routes to Tanzania include Airlink, Ethiopian Airlines, FlySafair, Kenya Airways, PW, South African Airways. See the per-route airlines in the table above.
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