Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar

Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar

Dar es Salaam
Zanzibar
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Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar Destination Reviews

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Trip was good. staff friendly and helpful. The only issues were the touts outside the Port. Very intimidating and scary. Can anything be done to keep them away from the Port
Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar, Ferry Economy, Zan Fast Ferries, Oct 21, 2025
MS
The ferry was awesome.
Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar, Ferry Economy, Zan Fast Ferries, Sep 22, 2025
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The baggage delivery at the final destination was a bit of a shit show.
Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar, Ferry VIP Class, Azam Marine and Kilimanjaro Fast Ferries, Jul 2, 2025
PG
We initially opted for Silverplus tickets , after getting in we thought to upgrade the same looking at the massive crowd and no option sit. We upgraded the same however I was waiting at deck for this upgradtion and my husband was doing it. I entered from another door and the lady from the business class stopped us despite telling her our upgradation she was reluctant to allow us in. I feel they need to understand the situation calmly and then they can act or speakup. She was not listening us.
Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar, Ferry Economy, Zan Fast Ferries, Jun 14, 2025
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Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Taxi
Zanzibar Private Tours
Standard 3pax
Any time
+30m
€38.36
Flight
Precision Air
Economy
00:35
03:45
€106.00
Flight
Turkish Airlines
Economy
03:35
01:55
€1,143.80
Flight
Turkish Airlines
Economy
04:35
03:30
€1,358.89
Flight
Precision Air
Economy
05:00
11:10
€275.00
Flight
Air Tanzania
Economy
06:00
06:30
€75.00
Flight
Precision Air
Economy
06:30
07:00
€57.67
Flight
Precision Air
Economy
06:50
07:20
€36.50
Flight
Precision Air
Economy
07:10
07:40
€50.99
  5.0
Flight
Hahn Air Systems
Economy
07:45
08:05
€87.50
Flight
Precision Air
Economy
08:15
19:20
€249.29
  5.0
Flight
Precision Air
Economy
09:00
09:30
€82.00
Flight
Air Tanzania
Economy
09:20
09:50
€34.00
Flight
Air Tanzania
Economy
09:40
10:50
€75.53
Flight
Hahn Air Systems
Economy
10:00
10:20
€89.00
Flight
Skyward Express
Economy
10:20
16:55
€226.00
Flight
Air Tanzania
Economy
10:45
00:35
€117.16
Flight
Precision Air
Economy
11:10
11:10
€172.86
  5.0
Flight
Air Tanzania
Economy
11:30
16:05
€466.00
Ferry
Zan Fast Ferries
Economy
12:00
13:00
€26.43
  4.3

Transportation from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar

Facts about the transport from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar

Cheapest Transport€36
Fastest Transport15m
Earliest Departure6:00 AM
Latest Departure9:00 PM
Departures per day96
Distance213 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAeroCRS, Air Tanzania, Air Tanzania, Auric Air, Azam Marine, Azam Marine and Kilimanjaro Fast Ferries, Ballack Safaris, Coastal Aviation, Euroairlines, Flightlink, Flightlink, Hahn Air Systems, Precision Air, Zan Fast Ferries

How to get from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar

Travelling between Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar is possible by Flight, ferry and van. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you EUR 399.55 if you go by Ferry; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a ferry which will set you back mere EUR 35.39.

How long does it take to get from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar?

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 17 hours to travel between Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar. Flight will bring you to your destination in 15m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 16h 50m to reach Zanzibar.

How much does it cost to get from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar?

Travelling between Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar can be as cheap as EUR 35.39 if you opt for a Zan Fast Ferries ferry and as expensive as EUR 399.55 if you buy a Zan Fast Ferries Ferry ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar ?

  • 56 from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar starting from 07:00 Dar es Salaam Ferry Terminal until 16:30 Dar es Salaam Ferry Terminal
  • 40 from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar starting from 06:00 Dar es Salaam Airport until 21:00 Dar es Salaam Airport

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as EUR 35.74.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar

AeroCRS, Air Tanzania, Air Tanzania, Auric Air, Coastal Aviation, Euroairlines, Flightlink, Flightlink, Hahn Air Systems, Precision Air

Ferry

Ferry may be a tiring experience especially if you are prone to seasickness and often is not the cheapest option available but it almost always makes for a very picturesque journey.

Things to remember: Ferry rides may be cancelled due to rough seas.

Companies operating ferry routes between Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar

Azam Marine, Azam Marine and Kilimanjaro Fast Ferries, Ballack Safaris, Zan Fast Ferries

What is the most popular transport to get from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Ferry remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 80% travelled aboard a ferry
  • 16% decided to fly
  • 4% chosen Ferry+Van