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Flights Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar (DAR-ZNZ): Airlines, USD Fares | May 2026

Flights Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Zanzibar (ZNZ): KQ, ET operate ~7/week, ~0.5h. USD fares $500-1,500, intra-Africa + Gulf hub transit corridor.

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🇹🇿 DAR 🇹🇿 ZNZ
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CE Written by CheapFlightsAfrica Editorial Team · Updated May 2026 · 5 min read
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Airlines

7×

Per week

$1,000

From (est.)

0.5h

Nonstop

Flight path map from Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Zanzibar (ZNZ), great-circle distance 73 kmDARDar es SalaamZNZZanzibar73 km · ~0h 35m
Dar es Salaam(DAR) → Zanzibar(ZNZ) · 73 km great-circle distance · approx 0h 35m non-stop flight time (cruise speed 850 km/h)

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Flights Dar es Salaam -> Zanzibar (DAR-ZNZ) — USD Fares, Airlines, Frequency

Flight DAR -> ZNZ is operated by Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Airlines (~7 flights per week, ~0.5h block time). This is an intra-Africa + Gulf hub transit corridor, with typical economy USD fares in the $500-1,500 band. Intra-Africa and Gulf-hub transit fares move week-to-week; 4-8 weeks is the typical sweet spot.

Airlines on this route

CarrierBaggage baselineAlliance
Kenya Airways (KQ)23 kgSkyTeam
Ethiopian Airlines (ET)23 kgStar Alliance

USD fares — DAR-ZNZ

Typical economy fares on DAR-ZNZ sit in the $500-1,500 range. Live cached fares from Travelpayouts appear in the panel below; fare-month seasonality follows.

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About Zanzibar

Zanzibar, Tanzania — destination on the intra-Africa + Gulf hub transit corridor. Destination currency: USD (we quote in USD throughout this guide).

FAQ

Which airlines fly Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar? Direct DAR-ZNZ flights are operated by Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Airlines. Compare baggage baseline and alliance in the carrier table above.

How long is the DAR-ZNZ flight and how often does it run? Block time is about 0.5 hours. The DAR-ZNZ route runs roughly 7 flights per week across all carriers.

How much does a DAR-ZNZ flight cost and when is it cheapest? Typical economy fares sit in the $500-1,500 USD band. Intra-Africa and Gulf-hub transit fares move week-to-week; 4-8 weeks is the typical sweet spot.

What is the checked baggage allowance on DAR-ZNZ? It varies by carrier and fare class — see the baggage-baseline column in the carrier table above. Full-service carriers usually include 23-30 kg, while low-cost carriers sell it as an add-on. Confirm on the airline’s site before booking.

What currency is used in Zanzibar? Zanzibar uses USD. Fares in this guide are quoted in USD; budget on-the-ground spending in USD.

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Updated May 2026

Notice: Fares, visa rules and Hajj quotas change frequently. Verify everything with the airline, SACAA/NCAA/KCAA/GCAA or the relevant Hajj board (NAHCON/SAHUC/KAHCON/GHC) before booking.