On this page, you can find and purchase flight tickets for the route from Tanga to Zanzibar City. The flight between the cities is only 120 km, and flight frequency reaches approximately twice a week.
W2 airline operates flights on this route. To choose the most favorable conditions, use the price dynamics chart, and also learn how to get to Tanga Airport and how to travel from the airport to the center of Zanzibar City.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for Tanga — Zanzibar City by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from AED 757 in F, and the most expensive are around AED 929 in r. 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.
Tanga → Zanzibar City, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | AED 881 | medium | May | AED 780 | low | Sep | AED 830 | medium |
| Feb | AED 931 | high | Jun | AED 830 | medium | Oct | AED 830 | medium |
| Mar | AED 830 | medium | Jul | AED 956 | high | Nov | AED 780 | low |
| Apr | AED 780 | low | Aug | AED 956 | high | Dec | AED 956 | high |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
The hottest weather in Zanzibar City is observed in March, when temperatures reach 29.8°C. The rainiest period is April with 28 wet days, while the driest and coolest is August with temperatures around 23.2°C.
The lowest flight costs were recorded in September and November — tickets can be found AED 757 and AED 757 respectively. Peak prices occur in June and January, when fares start AED 929 and AED 919.
For your trip, it is optimal to choose September or October — this time combines moderate rainfall with affordable ticket prices. It is recommended to avoid April due to the pronounced rainy season, which may affect flight regularity.
Regular air service between the cities is provided by W2 airline, which operates direct flights on this route. The total frequency is approximately two flights per week, which requires planning your trip in advance. A detailed schedule, days of the week, and carriage conditions are provided in the list below.
Flights Tanga — Zanzibar City depart from Tanga Airport and arrive at Zanzibar International Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
The distance between the cities is only 120 km. Travel time on a direct flight usually ranges from 20 to 35 minutes, depending on the type of aircraft.
The main carrier operating flights from Tanga to Zanzibar City is W2 airline.
Airfare prices change constantly depending on the season and aircraft occupancy. You can always check the current minimum and price dynamics in the low-price calendar on this page.
It is recommended to book tickets in advance, as there are only about 2 flights per week on this route, and seats for popular dates sell out quickly.
Flights from Tanga arrive at Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ), which serves Zanzibar City.
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