Doha to Zanzibar (DOH–ZNZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DOH–ZNZ is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines, JetBlue and British Airways lead the route. The flight covers 2,330 miles in approximately 6h. Beyond nonstop, 11 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS Alaska Airlines | 7 | 788 | 6h | – | Oneworld | – |
| B6 JetBlue | 7 | 788 | 6h | – | – | – |
| BA British Airways | 7 | 788 | 6h | – | Oneworld | – |
| QR Qatar Airways | 7 | 788 | 6h | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
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 Alaska Airlines, JetBlue, British Airways and Qatar Airways. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DOH to ZNZ Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DOH to ZNZ ranges from 6 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,330 miles (3,749 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 56 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
11 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 17 hours via ADD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.