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Each passenger on a flight to Zanzibar from Arusha emits about 775 kg of CO2. Hahn Air Systems, Precision Air, Auric Air, and Air Tanzania operate some of the most sustainable flights from Arusha to Zanzibar. These airlines offer nonstop and single-stop flights on this route and emit approximately 84%, 81%, 79%, and 78% less carbon than most of their counterparts.

Zanzibar Airport hosts lounges where you can relax as you wait for your flight to Arusha. Travelers can access the lounges by paying at the door, through lounge membership programs, or by purchasing a lounge pass. Dhow Lounge is in the International Departures Area of Terminal 2 and admits passengers through lounge membership programs or with prepaid lounge pass. The lounge serves passengers on departing flights and offers alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, Fax services, Wi-Fi, Newspapers, and Television. Paradise Arrival Business Lounge is on the Ground Floor of Terminal 2 and accepts passengers on arriving flights.

If your flight is scheduled for a late touchdown at Zanzibar Airport, consider spending the night at one of the hotels near the airport. One such hotel is Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport. This fine establishment is within a short distance from the airport and offers free airport shuttles to ferry travelers to and from Zanzibar Airport. The hotel offers accommodations with access to an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness center, a spa, restaurant, and conference facilities. The 27 Café Zanzibar Airport Hotel and Airport Place are other hotels with free airport shuttles.

Yes. The airport is a pet-friendly facility. Travelers need to keep their pets in a pet carrier when in public places and only let them out in the designated zones. The pets should also be free from diseases that are communicable to humans. The pets must also be subjected to external and internal parasite control and treatment processes before travel. Additionally, travelers are required to provide a Veterinary Certificate completed by a licensed Veterinary officer.

9 airlines operate flights between Arusha and Zanzibar. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Precision Air
• Air Tanzania
• Turkish Airlines
• Flightlink
• Ethiopian Air
• Air France

Flights from Arusha to Zanzibar usually depart from Arusha Kilimanjaro (JRO) and arrive at Zanzibar Intl (ZNZ).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Precision Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Air Tanzania: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Flightlink: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Arusha to Zanzibar:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average 171 € return, compared with 189 € via a stopover through Dar Es Salaam (DAR).

The ATR 42 / ATR 72 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Hahn Air Systems and Flightlink. Other aircraft seen on the route include De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8 Dash 8 variants.

Connecting flights from Arusha to Zanzibar most commonly pass through:

• Dar Es Salaam (DAR) – 92% of one-stop connections
• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 8% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 15% on the Arusha to Zanzibar route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at 152 € return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at 178 €, a difference of 26 €. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Arusha to Zanzibar route, 18% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 36 minutes.

Night is the busiest departure period on Arusha to Zanzibar flights, with 40% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 20%, Afternoon flights for 20%, and Evening flights for 20%.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Arusha to Zanzibar:

• Earliest: departs at 0:05 and lands at 1:11
• Latest: departs at 23:55 and lands at 1:01.

The flight takes about 1h 06m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 7% above the route average of 166 €. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Arusha to Zanzibar takes 1h 06m, covering 629 km.

No. A passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

One-way fares from Arusha to Zanzibar are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 130 €, which is 14% above the typical average for this route.

Air Tanzania is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Flightlink has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Arusha to Zanzibar flights are:

• Air Tanzania: 85% on time
• Flightlink: 84% on time
• Precision Air: 76% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 82% of the time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Dar Es Salaam (DAR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 9h 00m, compared to 19h 44m via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD).

Zanzibar Intl Airport (ZNZ) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around 13 € for economy cars. Top options include:
• Autounion Car Rental
• Final Rentals
• Karibu Kwetu Zanzibar
• H-Lead Hospitality
• FlexWays

Return flights from Arusha to Zanzibar range from 146 € to 199 €, with an average of 166 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 146 € counts as a good deal.