Doha to Zanzibar (DOH–ZNZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
DOH–ZNZ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Qatar Airways leads the route. The flight covers 2,330 miles in approximately 5h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QR Qatar Airways Also: AS, B6, BA, LA | 0 | – | – | – | Oneworld | AS, B6, BA, LA |
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Zanzibar from Doha
| Metric | DOH→ZNZ | AUH→ZNZ |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from DOH | – | 199 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 7 | 4 |
| Flight time | 5h 50m | 5h 40m |
Travel Essentials
DOH: +03 · ZNZ: EAT
When it's 6:00 PM in Doha, it's 6:00 PM in Zanzibar.
Qatari passport holders need a visa to enter Tanzania. Apply for an e-visa at visa.immigration.go.tz before departure ($50 for a single-entry tourist visa, valid for up to 90 days). Processing takes 5 to 10 business days. Upload your passport bio page, a passport photo, return ticket, and hotel booking. A visa on arrival is also available at Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) or Kilimanjaro (JRO) for $50, but the e-visa saves time at the border.
Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry with at least two blank pages. Zanzibar uses the same visa as mainland Tanzania (no separate visa needed). For stays beyond 90 days, extend at the Immigration Department in Dar es Salaam ($100 for a 90-day extension). Yellow fever vaccination is required if arriving from an endemic country. Carry the yellow card as proof.
No direct flights connect Doha to Tanzania. Route through Nairobi (1 hour 20 minutes to Dar es Salaam or Kilimanjaro on Kenya Airways), Addis Ababa (2 hours 30 minutes on Ethiopian Airlines), or Dubai (5 hours 30 minutes on Emirates to DAR or JRO). Total travel time from Doha runs 8 to 14 hours. Tanzania uses the Tanzanian shilling (TZS), trading at roughly 710 TZS per QAR 1. USD is widely accepted for safaris, hotels, and tours ($50 and $100 bills from 2009 or later preferred). Card payments work at hotels and lodges but carry cash for local restaurants and markets. Kilimanjaro park fees run $70 per day for adults.
Doha Metro Gold Line connects the city center directly to Hamad International; the Hamad International Airport station is at the terminal (15–20 min from Al Bidda / West Bay area, QAR 3–6). Metro runs 6am–11pm Sunday–Wednesday, until midnight Thursday, and 2pm–1am Friday. The Gold Line also connects to the Red and Green lines at Msheireb station for wider coverage.Taxis from West Bay / downtown Doha cost QAR 30–50 and take 15–25 minutes. Karwa taxis are metered and more regulated than informal options. Ride-hail apps (Careem, Uber) operate widely in Doha.
DOH–ZNZ Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DOH to ZNZ
Hamad International Airport (DOH) and Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) are connected by nonstop service from Qatar Airways. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
DOH to ZNZ Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DOH to ZNZ is about 5 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,330 miles (3,749 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Julius Nyerere, Jomo Kenyatta and Kilimanjaro. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Abu Dhabi (AUH).