Arusha to Zanzibar (ARK–ZNZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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W21354
W2 Flexflight
DH2
1:30 PM
EAT
2:35 PM
EAT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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W21369
W2 Flexflight
DH2
4:45 PM
EAT
5:55 PM
EAT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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W21322
W2 Flexflight
DH2
8:00 AM
EAT
9:05 AM
EAT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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W21351
W2 Flexflight
DH2
8:00 AM
EAT
9:05 AM
EAT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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W21330
W2 Flexflight
DH2
12:10 PM
EAT
1:15 PM
EAT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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W21364
W2 Flexflight
DH2
3:30 PM
EAT
4:35 PM
EAT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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Arusha to Zanzibar
1 carrier, 28 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 28 Flights/wk 266 mi 1h 5m nonstop 2 1-stop hubs

ARK–ZNZ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Flexflight leads the route. The flight covers 266 miles in approximately 1h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ARK–ZNZ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
W2 Flexflight 14 DH2 1h05-1h10
Aircraft on this route
DH2 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-200 Dash 8 / 8Q – W2
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: W2 (14 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ARK to ZNZ direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
28
Outbound / wk
39
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ARK to ZNZ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
9
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Zanzibar from Arusha

Nearby airports with service to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport.
Metric ARK→ZNZ JRO→ZNZ NBO→ZNZ
Distance from ARK 31 mi 143 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 7 5
Weekly flights 28 40 58
Flight time 1h 5m 0h 55m 1h 20m
Airports within 200 miles of ARK with service to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Zanzibar is 0 hours the same as Arusha.
ARK: EAT · ZNZ: EAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Arusha, it's 6:00 PM in Zanzibar.
Distance & Flight Time
266 mi / 428 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 5m to 1h 35m.

ARK–ZNZ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Arusha to Zanzibar route.
Route details
Distance266 mi / 428 km
Flight time1h 5m to 1h 35m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights28 out / 39 return
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: ARK
IATA / ICAOARK / HTAR
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation4,550 ft / 1,387 m
Destination: ZNZ
IATA / ICAOZNZ / HTZA
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam
Passengers/yr1.5M
Elevation54 ft / 16 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ARK to ZNZ flights.
Nonstop flights from Arusha Airport to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport take approximately 1h 5m to 1h 35m. The route covers 266 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Flexflight.
There are approximately 28 nonstop flights per week from ARK to ZNZ. The return direction has about 39 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through JRO and SEU. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from ZNZ to ARK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include JRO and NBO. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ARK to ZNZ

Arusha Airport (ARK) and Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) are connected by nonstop service from Flexflight. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

ARK to ZNZ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ARK to ZNZ ranges from 1 hours 5 minutes to 1 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 266 miles (428 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 39 return, totaling 67 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 14 hours via JRO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Arusha (JRO) and Nairobi (NBO).