On this page, you can find and purchase flight tickets for the Dar es Salaam — Mafia Island route. The flight on this route covers a distance of 127 km, with a frequency of about 10 flights weekly.
The primary carrier on the route is W2. Since ticket prices are dynamic, we recommend using the price chart and calendar to find the best deals, and also checking in advance how to get to the airport of departure.
The table shows direct flights Dar es Salaam → Mafia Island on the selected date. The flight takes approximately 40 min. Regular flights are operated by FLEX FLIGHT APS. Departures from Julius Nyerere International Airport airports, arrivals at Mafia.
For each flight, the following details are shown: departure time (local), arrival city and airport, flight number and airline, terminal or gate, and status. Click on a flight to open its details and go to ticket search. To view flights on a different day, change the date above the table.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for Dar es Salaam — Mafia Island by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from AED 710 in ,, and the most expensive are around AED 863 in F. If your travel dates are flexible, the calendar will help you find the best price for your preferred period. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.
Dar es Salaam → Mafia Island, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | AED 1,178 | high | May | AED 877 | low | Sep | AED 1,003 | medium |
| Feb | AED 1,128 | high | Jun | AED 902 | low | Oct | AED 1,103 | high |
| Mar | AED 1,078 | high | Jul | AED 977 | medium | Nov | AED 1,128 | high |
| Apr | AED 902 | low | Aug | AED 977 | medium | Dec | AED 1,178 | high |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
The climate on Mafia Island is characterized by consistently high temperatures throughout the year. The warmest period is February and March, when the average maximum reaches 28.7°C, while April is considered the wettest month with heavy rainfall.
Flight costs vary significantly depending on the month. The most budget-friendly time to book tickets is August, with prices starting AED 709, while September sees a price peak with costs starting AED 862.
The optimal choice for a trip is October, when dry weather sets in and the flight costs AED 717. It is recommended to avoid traveling in April due to the peak of the rainy season, which may affect flight operations.
On the flight route from Dar es Salaam to Mafia Island, the main carrier is W2 (FlexFlight). About 10 regular flights are operated weekly, providing a steady connection between mainland Tanzania and the archipelago. You can find detailed information on departure times and available days of the week in the schedule below.
Flights Dar es Salaam — Mafia Island depart from Julius Nyerere International Airport and arrive at Mafia. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
The distance between the points is only 127 km, so the actual air time on a direct flight is usually about 30–40 minutes.
Regular flights between the cities are operated by W2 (FlexFlight), which is the primary operator on this route.
Yes, direct flights are operated on this route, allowing you to get from Dar es Salaam to your destination as quickly as possible.
Flight prices are constantly changing; you can always check the current minimum prices for your dates in the low price calendar on this page.
All flights on this route arrive at Mafia (MFA) airport. You can check in advance how to get from the airport to your accommodation.
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