Can you fly direct from the UK to Tanzania?

The answer is NO. There are no non-stop flights from London to Tanzania. Passengers can, however, obtain flights to select Tanzanian airports that need only one changeover. Ethiopian Air, for example, can fly from London Heathrow Airport to Kilimanjaro International Airport in around 14 hours. This flight has one stopover at Addis Ababa Bole Airport (ADD). Oman Air also flies from London Heathrow to Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ) in around 14 hours and 30 minutes. This trip includes a stopover in Muscat.

Top tips for finding a cheap flight from London to Tanzania

• The months of January, February, and December are considered high season. January is the cheapest month to travel from London to Tanzania.

• On this flight route, there is no pricing difference whether you fly in the morning or evening.

• Are you looking for Tanzania airports with on-site lodging? Passengers arriving at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) can rent a room at the KIA Lodge. The lodge provides a comfortable catered accommodation and is approximately a 10-minute walk from the international airports.

• Mwanza Airport (MWZ) is a convenient international airport to Serengeti National Park if you're going on a safari during your Tanzania trip. It is around a 5-hour journey from Serengeti Park, whereas Kilimanjaro Airport in Arusha is approximately a 6-hour drive from the Serengeti.

• If you arrive at Kilimanjaro Airport by automobile, your driver may park in the main airport car park for roughly Tsh1,000 (less than £1) each hour.

• Want to cut your carbon footprint on flights to Tanzania? Choosing flights with additional layovers might help you reduce your carbon impact and save money on certain itineraries. For example, flying from London Heathrow (LHR) to Kilimanjaro Airport with KLM may save emissions by 48%. This trip takes around 30 hours and includes two layovers. If you fly with Kenya Airways from Heathrow to Zanzibar, you can also cut your emissions. These flights take about 30 hours as well; however, they may be less expensive than more direct trips.

• If you want to see Lake Victoria while in Tanzania, you may travel from London Heathrow to Mwanza Airport, which is near the lake and has notable lakeside sights, including Bismarck Rock.

Before flying to Tanzania, travelers from the United Kingdom can apply for a tourist e-visa online. Passengers arriving at international airports may be able to get a tourist visa on the spot. The Tanzanian Immigration Services website contains information regarding visa applications. British tourists must also have a valid UK passport that is valid for at least six months after their intended departure date from Tanzania.

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