Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam

Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam

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Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam Schedule

Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Air Tanzania Economy #TC212500:30 - 01:00TZS 110,627
Zan Fast Ferries Economy 07:00 - 08:30TZS 99,330
Azam Marine Business 09:30 - 10:30TZS 129,250
Precision Air Economy #PW42111:05 - 11:35TZS 93,608
Hahn Air Systems Economy #H1197712:30 - 13:00TZS 323,372
Zan Fast Ferries Platinum 14:00 - 15:30TZS 170,280
Zahsun Tours and Travel Premium Class 16:10 - 17:50TZS 176,784
Hahn Air Systems Economy #H1635518:20 - 18:35TZS 267,233
Precision Air Economy #PW71221:55 - 22:25TZS 88,783
Precision Air Economy #PW43723:10 - 23:40TZS 158,434

Transportation from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam

Facts about the transport from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam

Cheapest Transport$30
Fastest Transport10m
Earliest Departure12:30 AM
Latest Departure10:45 PM
Departures per day47
Distance50 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAir Tanzania, Auric Air, Coastal Aviation, Hahn Air Systems, Precision Air, Zan Fast Ferries

How to get from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam

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

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 382.87 if you go by Ferry; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a flight which will set you back mere USD 29.50.

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

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

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Zanzibar and Dar es Salaam. Flight will bring you to your destination in 10m. Ferry does a much slower job and take about 1h to reach Dar es Salaam.

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

Travelling between Zanzibar and Dar es Salaam can be as cheap as USD 29.50 if you opt for a Precision Air flight and as expensive as USD 382.87 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 Zanzibar and Dar es Salaam ?

  • 34 from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam starting from 00:30 Zanzibar Airport until 22:45 Zanzibar Airport
  • 13 from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam starting from 07:00 Zanzibar Ferry Terminal until 16:00 Zanzibar Ferry Terminal

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

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 Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 29.50.

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 Zanzibar and Dar es Salaam

Air Tanzania, Auric Air, Coastal Aviation, 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 Zanzibar and Dar es Salaam

Zan Fast Ferries

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

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

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 50% decided to fly
  • 50% travelled aboard a ferry