Cheap flights to Tanzania
From much of Europe or North America, reaching Tanzania is a long flight that can fill much of a day. Cheap flights to Tanzania usually arrive through Dar Es Salaam or Zanzibar, and the first hours are spent on arrival formalities, baggage and a transfer to the city or onward connection. The capital suits business, government and onward domestic travel, while Zanzibar fits beach stays and Kilimanjaro or Arusha fit safari and mountain plans. Dodoma matters more for official visits than holiday arrivals, so the right gateway depends on what you plan to do after landing.
Cities with flights
| To | From | Date | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dar Es Salaam | Dublin | 7 Nov 2026 | from $503 |
| Kilimanjaro | London | 26 Nov 2026 | from $591 |
| Arusha | Nairobi | 3 Dec 2026 | from $229 |
Gateways
Dar Es Salaam is the main gateway for the capital, business travel and domestic connections; Zanzibar suits beach and island stays; Kilimanjaro and Arusha serve safari and mountain trips; Dodoma is more relevant for government and administrative travel.
Before you go: Tanzania
- Currency
- TZS (TSh)
- Power sockets
- Type G · 230 V
- Language
- Swahili, English
- Emergency number
- 112, 114, 115
- Calling code
- +255
- Internet domain
- .tz
Country facts: Wikidata
When to go
The quieter periods can bring more choice of departures and calmer airports, while demand rises around Christmas and school holidays. Flights are usually busiest when families travel and popular routes fill faster, and outside those peaks a flexible traveller can often find easier connections. Allow for heat or rain at the destination, because conditions vary between coasts, highlands and islands.