How to get from Zanzibar to Dar Es Salaam Airport?

There are two primary ways to get from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam Airport (Julius Nyerere International Airport, or DAR): via ferry and airplane.

1. By Ferry and Transfer/Taxi

Ferry: Travel from Stone Town in Zanzibar to the Dar es Salaam Ferry Terminal via ferry. Ferries run frequently throughout the day, and the trip typically takes 1.5 to 2 hours. Kilimanjaro Fast Ferries and Azam Marine are two businesses that provide dependable services.

Taxi/shuttle: Travel to Julius Nyerere International Airport via taxi or scheduled shuttle from the Dar es Salaam Ferry Terminal. Depending on traffic, it takes between 30 to 45 minutes.

2. By Flight

Direct Flight: Another option is to reserve a direct domestic flight from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) in Zanzibar.

There are flights between Zanzibar and Dar es Salaam operated by several airlines, including Auric Air, Coastal Aviation, and Precision Air. Usually, the flight lasts for thirty minutes to make the journey.