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

• Earliest: departs at 12:05 am and lands at 1:10 am
• Latest: departs at 11:40 pm and lands at 12:45 am.

The flight takes about 1h 05m.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Arusha to Zanzibar takes 1h 05m, covering 243 miles.

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.

Round-trip flights from Arusha to Zanzibar range from $172 to $248, with an average of $198 over the past 12 months. Anything below $172 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 9% above the $198 route average. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $199 round-trip, compared to $228 via a layover through Dar Es Salaam (DAR).

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: 86% on time
• Flightlink: 85% on time
• Precision Air: 77% on time

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

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.

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

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $213 to $1,656. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Arusha to Zanzibar are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $135.

Zanzibar Intl Airport (ZNZ) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $15 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Autounion Car Rental
• Final Rentals
• Karibu Kwetu Zanzibar
• FlexWays
• H-Lead Hospitality

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

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 1h 36m.

Most connecting flights from Arusha to Zanzibar pass through Dar Es Salaam (DAR), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 20% on flights from Arusha to Zanzibar. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $176 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $219, a difference of $43.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

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

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 always check the fare details before booking.

Yes. Pets must be free from diseases. Travelers are also required to provide a Veterinary Certificate completed by a licensed Veterinary officer.

Travelers can access Zanzibar Airport lounges through lounge membership programs. Economy Class guests can purchase access to the Marhaba Lounge via the airline's Lounge Pass partner. The lounge serves passengers on departing flights.