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

• Earliest: departs at 01:15 and lands at 02:20
• Latest: departs at 23:40 and lands at 00:45.

The flight takes about 1h 05m.

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

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct 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 another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from Arusha to Zanzibar range from £129 to £186, with an average of £148 over the past 12 months. Anything below £129 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 9% above the £148 route average. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £149 return, compared with £171 via a stopover 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

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

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 44% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 23%, Afternoon flights for 22%, and Evening flights for 11%.

One-way fares from Arusha to Zanzibar are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £168, which is 61% above the typical average for this route.

Zanzibar Intl Airport (ZNZ) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £21 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 three 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 £132 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at £164, a difference of £32.

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

8 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

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
• Ethiopian Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage 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.