Flights to Tanzania : Tanzania is a safari destination which is popular in East Africa and it is known for amazing wildlife viewing among other activities carried out at different times of the year.
Flights are among the different ways to get to Tanzania during a safari and the types of flights which can be booked during a safari to and around the country include domestic and international flights.
Destinations which are visited in Tanzania safaris are found around the north, south, western, central and coastal parts of Tanzania. There are different airports found across Tanzania with flights to the mainland and also the coastal region of Tanzania.
Tanzania has airports which offer domestic flights across destinations of the country and other airports that offer services for international flights to the country. Some of the flights are operated daily while other flights are scheduled. There are also charter flights available during safaris around Tanzania.
Across East Africa, there are flights from Tanzania to Uganda, Kenya, Burundi and also Rwanda and also to other countries in Africa. In the same way, you can book flights from Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda and Burundi to Tanzania.
Some of the airlines which offer flights to Tanzania include Air Tanzania, Kenya airways, Ethiopian airlines, Emirates, Uganda airlines, Turkish airlines, among others.
Airports in Tanzania
There are 5 international airports in Tanzania and from these different airports you can fly to and from the country during a safari and the airports include the following;
- Kilimanjaro international airport
Kilimanjaro international airport is found in the northern part of Tanzania in Kilimanjaro region. This airport can be used during Tanzania safaris to different destinations like Arusha and Moshi town.
The airport is located about 45 kilometres from Arusha and 35 kilometres from Moshi town and is operated by Kilimanjaro airports Development Company. Kilimanjaro international airport (JRO) covers about 110 square kilometres.
Flights to destinations such as Europe, the Middle East, the US as well as different African countries can be got from Kilimanjaro international airport and flights in this airport are operated for 24 hours.
- Arusha airport
Another airport which can be used for flights around Tanzania is Arusha airport (ARK) and this airport is located in Arusha region.
Arusha airport is located about 7 kilometres from Arusha city and is found on the western side of Arusha. The airport is managed by Tanzania Airports Authority (TAA). This airport operates 12 hours a day.
The airport was built in 1956 by Colonel Grey and after 1961 Arusha airport was handed over to the government.
- Julius Nyerere international airport
Julius Nyerere international airport (JNIA) is an airport in Tanzania which is found in Dar es Salaam which is the largest city of Tanzania.
The airport is also operated and maintained by Tanzania Airports Authority and is located about 12 kilometres south west of Dar es Salaam. Julius Nyerere international airport is the hub for Air Tanzania, Precision Air and Coastal Aviation among others.
Flights to Europe, Asia, the Middle East and different countries in Africa can also be got from Julius Nyerere international airport.
- Abeid Amani Karume international airport
Abeid Amani Karume international airport is the main airport of Zanzibar and it is located on about 5 kilometres from Stone town and is found on Unguja island.
This airport is operated by Zanzibar Airports Authority and Abeid Amani Karume international airport has 2 terminals. The first terminal operates domestic flights and the second terminal is used for international flights.
Formerly known as Zanzibar international airport, Abeid Amani Karume international airport connects Zanzibar to the rest of Tanzania and the world.
- Mwanza international airport
Mwanza international airport is another international airport in Tanzania and it is operated by Tanzania Airports Authority.
It is the 3rd busiest airport in Tanzania and Mwanza airport is located near the shores of Lake Victoria. Mwanza airport serves Mwanza and also the northern part of Tanzania.
The airport is located 10 kilometres from the city of Mwanza. Mwanza airport was established in the 1940 before the independence of Tanganyika which is currently Tanzania.
Other airports found in Tanzania include Bukoba airport, Kigoma airport, Tanga airport and many others.
Other ways to get to Tanzania
During tours around Tanzania, you can also get to the different destinations in the country by driving, using a ferry or boat and also by train. You can choose from the various means of transport used in Tanzania one which favours your safari itinerary and gets you to the destination you desire to visit.
Driving is the most common way that people move around Tanzania during safaris. For the ferry, it operates in destinations such as Dar es Salaam which links the mainland to Zanzibar island.
Alternatively, you can use a boat to get to the different destinations around Tanzania.
Visit Tanzania and explore the different destinations by air as you soar over the beautiful destinations.
