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

• Earliest: departs at 2:55 am and lands at 3:59 am
• Latest: departs at 10:00 pm and lands at 11:04 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 04m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Zanzibar to Arusha.

A nonstop flight from Zanzibar to Arusha takes 1h 04m, 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 Zanzibar to Arusha range from $166 to $263, with an average of $215 over the past 12 months. Anything below $166 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 13% above the $215 route average. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $211 round-trip, compared to $229 via a layover through Dar Es Salaam (DAR).

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

Night is the busiest departure period on Zanzibar to Arusha flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 25%, afternoon flights for 25%, and evening flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Zanzibar to Arusha are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $112.

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

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 23% on flights from Zanzibar to Arusha. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $186 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $240, a difference of $54.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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

• Flightlink
• Air Tanzania
• Turkish Airlines
• Precision Air
• Coastal
• Uganda Airlines

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
• Flightlink: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Air Tanzania: 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.

Kilimanjaro Airport has plenty of hotels around it. About 0.9 miles from the airport is KIA Lodge, which offers a free shuttle service to the hotel. This hotel offers massage, an outdoor pool, and a good view of Mount Kilimanjaro. Another option is Panone Hotels - King'ori, about 6 miles from the airport, with free parking and an outside pool. You can also consider Airport Planet Lodge, also about 6 miles from the airport, with free shuttle service, a library, and an outdoor pool.

Passengers who would love to travel with a flight with only one layover from ZNZ to Kilimanjaro, consider the flights offered by Precision Air, with a layover at JOMO Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), which also serves as a hub for the airline. Air Tanzania and Auric Air have their layover at Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR). It is worth mentioning that when flying with Air Tanzania and Auric Air it will take a shorter time than flying with Precision Air.

The means of transport you choose will determine how much you are likely to spend and how much faster you will arrive. From the airport, you can take a taxi to the city, which is a bit cheaper than a rental car. If you are late and want to arrive on time, you can take a plane which takes 21 minutes to the city, though it is expensive. Public transportation is also available by a bus, though it will take you longer on the road, just over an hour .

If you are flying via Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ), ensure you arrive at the airport 2 to3 hours before your departure time. You will have enough time to go through the long security lines and the insane traffic jams.