Last checked 9 November 2026
Flights to Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar
This page lists the airlines that flew into Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar in the week of 2 to 8 November 2026, how many flights each one operated, and where those flights came from. The figures are taken from a flight-tracking service, and each flight is listed once under the airline that operated it, even when other airlines also sell seats on it.
Airports for a northern Tanzania safari
Kilimanjaro (JRO)
Kilimanjaro International Airport is the main international airport for the northern safari circuit and is about an hour by road from Arusha, depending on traffic. Most safaris begin with an airport pickup here.
Zanzibar (ZNZ)
Zanzibar has more international airlines than Kilimanjaro. Several routes call at both airports, so if you plan to finish your trip on the beach, you can arrive at Kilimanjaro and fly home from Zanzibar.
Arusha (ARK)
Arusha Airport is a small domestic airport in Arusha, used for flights to the Serengeti airstrips and to Zanzibar. In the week we checked, there were 123 flights from Arusha to Zanzibar.
Airlines into Kilimanjaro
In the week of 2 to 8 November 2026, there were 143 scheduled arrivals at Kilimanjaro from 14 airlines. Light-aircraft flights from the safari airstrips are listed in the domestic table further down the page.
| Airline | Flights that week | Arriving from |
|---|---|---|
 | 49 | Nairobi 21, Dar es Salaam 14, Zanzibar 7, Mwanza 7One flight was cancelled that week. |
 | 21 | Nairobi 7, Zanzibar 7, Seronera 7 |
 | 18 | Dar es Salaam 9, Zanzibar 7, Mwanza 2 |
 | 17 | Istanbul 10, Istanbul via Zanzibar 7 |
 | 10 | Addis Ababa 10 |
 | 6 | Entebbe via Zanzibar 5, Entebbe 1 |
 | 5 | Amsterdam 5Flown with KLM's own aircraft, separate from the Air France flight. Air France and Delta also sell seats on this flight. |
 | 4 | Kigali 4 |
 | 3 | Doha 3 |
 | 3 | Paris Charles de Gaulle 3Flown with Air France's own aircraft, separate from the KLM flight, and continues to Zanzibar. KLM and Delta also sell seats on this flight. |
 | 3 | Nairobi 3One flight was cancelled that week. |
 | 2 | Zurich 2 |
 | 1 | Brussels 1 |
 | 1 | via Mombasa 1 |
International airlines into Zanzibar
The table below lists the arrivals at Zanzibar from outside Tanzania in the week of 2 to 8 November 2026, including routes that stop at Kilimanjaro or Dar es Salaam on the way. Flights from Arusha, Kilimanjaro and the Serengeti are listed in the next table.
| Airline | Flights that week | Arriving from |
|---|---|---|
 | 21 | Mombasa 14, Nairobi Wilson 7 |
| 20 | Nairobi 4, Entebbe 3, Moscow 3, Guangzhou 3, Muscat 3, Dubai 2, Johannesburg 2 |
| 17 | Istanbul 6, Istanbul via Kilimanjaro 11 |
 | 17 | Dubai 10, Dubai via Dar es Salaam 7 |
| 14 | Addis Ababa 11, Addis Ababa via Kilimanjaro 3 |
| 14 | Nairobi 14 |
| 9 | Kigali 4, Mombasa 4, Dar es Salaam 1 |
| 7 | Doha 7 |
 | 7 | Abu Dhabi 7 |
| 7 | Nairobi 7 |
| 7 | Nairobi 7 |
| 6 | Entebbe 5, Kilimanjaro 1 |
 | 4 | Milan 2, Rome 1, Verona 1 |
 | 3 | Johannesburg 2, Cape Town 1 |
 | 3 | Johannesburg 3 |
 | 3 | Muscat 1, Muscat via Dar es Salaam 2 |
| 3 | Paris via Kilimanjaro 3 |
 | 3 | Hurghada 3 |
 | 3 | Tel Aviv 3 |
| 3 | via Mombasa 3 |
| 2 | Amsterdam 2 |
| 2 | Zurich via Kilimanjaro 2 |
 | 2 | Frankfurt 2 |
 | 2 | Cairo 2 |
 | 1 | Hurghada 1 |
Domestic flights to Zanzibar and Kilimanjaro
These are the flights within Tanzania in the same week. We book domestic flights as part of your itinerary, and our drive or fly guide explains when a flight is worth the extra cost.
| Route | Flights that week | Airlines |
|---|---|---|
| Arusha (ARK) to Zanzibar | 123 | Flightlink 35, Auric Air 21, Precision Air 20, Air Tanzania 19, Air Excel 14, Coastal Aviation 7, Regional Air 7 |
| Kilimanjaro (JRO) to Zanzibar | 62 | Precision Air 21, Air Tanzania 14, Turkish Airlines 11, Flightlink 7, Air France 3, Ethiopian Airlines 3, Edelweiss 2, Uganda Airlines 1 |
| Seronera, central Serengeti, to Zanzibar | 26 | Air Excel 14, Auric Air 12 |
| Lake Manyara airstrip to Zanzibar | 7 | Air Excel 7 |
| Serengeti and Lake Manyara airstrips to Kilimanjaro | 76 | Auric Air, Coastal Aviation, Air Excel, Regional Air and Flightlink, from Lake Manyara, Seronera and Grumeti |
Direct flights from London announced for 2027
There were no nonstop flights between the UK and Tanzania in the week we checked. The routes below have been announced by the airlines, and each one shows the date of the announcement and a link to the source.
Announced
British Airways: London Gatwick to Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar
From 29 May to 31 October 2027, three flights a week on a Boeing 777 with business, premium economy and economy cabins.
British Airways media centre, 17 September 2026
Announced
TUI: London Gatwick to Zanzibar
From 3 November 2027 to 22 March 2028, two flights a week on Wednesdays and Sundays.
ATTA, reporting TUI's announcement, 19 June 2026
Planned
Air Tanzania: London Gatwick to Kilimanjaro
Air Tanzania's chief executive has said the route is planned from July 2027, with at least three flights a week. Tickets are not yet on sale.
ATTA, reporting Air Tanzania's plan, 11 May 2026
Frequently asked questions
Which airport should I fly into for a Tanzania safari?
Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) is the main airport for the northern safari circuit. It is about an hour by road from Arusha, where most safaris start, although the drive can take anywhere from 45 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes depending on traffic. If you would like to begin with a stay on the beach, you can fly into Zanzibar (ZNZ) instead and take a short domestic flight to Arusha before the safari.
Are there direct flights from the UK to Tanzania?
There were no direct flights from the UK in the week we checked (2 to 8 November 2026), so travellers from the UK usually connect once, for example in Amsterdam, Istanbul, Doha or Addis Ababa. However, British Airways has announced flights from London Gatwick to Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar from 29 May 2027, and TUI has announced flights from Gatwick to Zanzibar from 3 November 2027. Air Tanzania has said it plans a Gatwick to Kilimanjaro route from July 2027.
Are there direct flights from the United States to Tanzania?
There were no nonstop flights from the United States to Kilimanjaro or Zanzibar in the week we checked (2 to 8 November 2026). Travellers from the United States usually connect once, for example in Amsterdam, Istanbul, Doha or Addis Ababa.
Can I fly into Kilimanjaro and home from Zanzibar?
Yes. In the week we checked, Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Air France and Edelweiss all operated routes that call at both airports, and there were 62 flights from Kilimanjaro to Zanzibar. Arriving at Kilimanjaro for the safari and flying home from Zanzibar after the beach is therefore easy to arrange, and it saves a flight back to the mainland at the end of the trip.
Can I fly straight from the Serengeti to Zanzibar?
Yes. In the week we checked, there were 26 flights from the Seronera airstrip in the central Serengeti to Zanzibar, so a safari can end with a flight directly to the beach without returning to Arusha.
Do you book international flights?
We do not book international flights. You book your flights to and from Tanzania, and we arrange everything within the country, including airport transfers, the safari, and domestic flights such as Arusha to the Serengeti or the Serengeti to Zanzibar.
How current is this page?
The flight figures are based on one full week, 2 to 8 November 2026, and were last checked on 9 November 2026. Airlines change their schedules with the seasons, so please confirm the days and times with the airline before you book.
Related pages
Drive or fly on safari
A guide to choosing between a light-aircraft flight to the Serengeti and the drive.
Tanzania safari from the UK
Flights from London, visa requirements, and the school holidays.
Tanzania travel insurance
The travel insurance that every visitor has been required to hold since October 2026.
Tanzania park fees 2026
Entry and overnight fees for the Serengeti, Tarangire and Lake Manyara.
Sources and Maintenance
Where these figures come from
The flight figures include every arrival recorded on the Avionio flight-tracking boards for Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar in the week of 2 to 8 November 2026. Each flight is listed once under the airline that operated it, and flight numbers sold by other airlines on the same flight are excluded. The figures describe that week only, and schedules change with the seasons. Each announced route links to the airline's announcement or a trade report of it, with the date. Airline logos are shown for identification and belong to their owners.
- Avionio: Kilimanjaro International Airport arrivals (arrivals 2 to 8 November 2026, read 9 November 2026)
- Avionio: Zanzibar Abeid Amani Karume International Airport arrivals (arrivals 2 to 8 November 2026, read 9 November 2026)
- British Airways: British Airways media centre (17 September 2026)
- TUI: ATTA, reporting TUI's announcement (19 June 2026)
- Air Tanzania: ATTA, reporting Air Tanzania's plan (11 May 2026)
- Header photo, Mount Kilimanjaro: Diego Delso (Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0)
- Saleh Safaris drive-time reference (Kilimanjaro Airport to Arusha, about 1 hour, or 45 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes depending on traffic, from our own transfers)
Planning a safari around your flights
If you have already booked your flights, send us the arrival and departure details and we will plan the safari around them, including the airport pickup, any domestic flights, and time on the beach.