Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar (DAR–ZNZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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45 mi airlines 11/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
WY708
WY Oman
738
4:10 AM
EAT T3
4:45 AM
EAT
0h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY5225
EY Etihad
738
4:10 AM
EAT T3
4:45 AM
EAT
0h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FZ1688
FZ flydubai
7M8
7:45 PM
EAT T3
8:25 PM
EAT
0h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WY705
WY Oman
738
2:40 PM
EAT T3
3:15 PM
EAT
0h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FZ1687
FZ flydubai
7M8
3:25 PM
EAT T3
4:05 PM
EAT
0h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KL515
KL KLM
781
10:00 PM
EAT T3
10:35 PM
EAT
0h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar
3 carriers, 11 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 11 Flights/wk 45 mi 0h 35m nonstop 8 1-stop hubs

DAR–ZNZ is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. flydubai, Etihad Airways and Oman Air lead the route. The flight covers 45 miles in approximately 0h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 8 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DAR–ZNZ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FZ flydubai 7 7M8 0h40
EY Etihad Airways 2 738 0h35
WY Oman Air 2 738 0h35
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – EY, WY
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – FZ
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EY + FZ + WY (11 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, DAR to ZNZ direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
3
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
11
Outbound / wk
12
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DAR to ZNZ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
85
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 Dar es Salaam

Nearby airports with service to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport.
Metric DAR→ZNZ MBA→ZNZ
Distance from DAR 198 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1
Weekly flights 11 3
Flight time 0h 35m 0h 50m
Airports within 200 miles of DAR 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 Dar es Salaam.
DAR: EAT · ZNZ: EAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dar es Salaam, it's 6:00 PM in Zanzibar.
Distance & Flight Time
45 mi / 72 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 35m to 0h 40m.

DAR–ZNZ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar route.
Route details
Distance45 mi / 72 km
Flight time0h 35m to 0h 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights11 out / 12 return
1-stop connections8 hubs
Origin: DAR
IATA / ICAODAR / HTDA
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam
Passengers/yr2.8M
Elevation182 ft / 55 m
Destination: ZNZ
IATA / ICAOZNZ / HTZA
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam
Passengers/yr1.5M
Elevation54 ft / 16 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DAR to ZNZ flights.
Nonstop flights from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport take approximately 0h 35m to 0h 40m. The route covers 45 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Etihad Airways, flydubai and Oman Air.
There are approximately 11 nonstop flights per week from DAR to ZNZ. The return direction has about 12 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through JRO, NBO, ADD, JNB, DXB, DOH, IST and AMS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from ZNZ to DAR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MBA. 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 DAR to ZNZ

Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) and Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) are connected by nonstop service from Etihad Airways, flydubai and Oman Air. With 11 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DAR to ZNZ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DAR to ZNZ ranges from 0 hours 35 minutes to 0 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 45 miles (72 km). There are approximately 11 weekly flights outbound and 12 return, totaling 23 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

8 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 13 hours via JRO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Mombasa (MBA).