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Flight deals from Zanzibar Airport to Arusha Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Zanzibar Airport to Arusha Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $283. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Arusha.$251 per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Mar, returning Mon, 30 Mar.Return flight with Air Tanzania.Outbound direct flight with Air Tanzania departs from Zanzibar on Thu, 26 Mar, arriving in Arusha.Inbound direct flight with Air Tanzania departs from Arusha on Mon, 30 Mar, arriving in Zanzibar.Price includes taxes and charges.From $251, select.
Arusha.$283 per passenger.Departing Fri, 1 May, returning Fri, 1 May.Return flight with Auric Air.Outbound direct flight with Auric Air departs from Zanzibar on Fri, 1 May, arriving in Arusha.Inbound direct flight with Auric Air departs from Arusha on Fri, 1 May, arriving in Zanzibar.Price includes taxes and charges.From $283, select.
Arusha.$283 per passenger.Departing Fri, 22 May, returning Mon, 1 Jun.Return flight with Auric Air.Outbound direct flight with Auric Air departs from Zanzibar on Fri, 22 May, arriving in Arusha.Inbound direct flight with Auric Air departs from Arusha on Mon, 1 Jun, arriving in Zanzibar.Price includes taxes and charges.From $283, select.
Arusha.$283 per passenger.Departing Sat, 11 Apr, returning Fri, 1 May.Return flight with Auric Air.Outbound direct flight with Auric Air departs from Zanzibar on Sat, 11 Apr, arriving in Arusha.Inbound direct flight with Auric Air departs from Arusha on Fri, 1 May, arriving in Zanzibar.Price includes taxes and charges.From $283, select.
Arusha.$283 per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Apr, returning Wed, 1 Apr.Return flight with Auric Air.Outbound direct flight with Auric Air departs from Zanzibar on Wed, 1 Apr, arriving in Arusha.Inbound direct flight with Auric Air departs from Arusha on Wed, 1 Apr, arriving in Zanzibar.Price includes taxes and charges.From $283, select.
Arusha.$283 per passenger.Departing Thu, 19 Mar, returning Wed, 1 Apr.Return flight with Auric Air.Outbound direct flight with Auric Air departs from Zanzibar on Thu, 19 Mar, arriving in Arusha.Inbound direct flight with Auric Air departs from Arusha on Wed, 1 Apr, arriving in Zanzibar.Price includes taxes and charges.From $283, select.
Arusha.$284 per passenger.Departing Mon, 30 Nov, returning Fri, 18 Dec.Return flight with Auric Air.Outbound direct flight with Auric Air departs from Zanzibar on Mon, 30 Nov, arriving in Arusha.Inbound direct flight with Auric Air departs from Arusha on Fri, 18 Dec, arriving in Zanzibar.Price includes taxes and charges.From $284, select.
Arusha.$284 per passenger.Departing Mon, 19 Oct, returning Sun, 1 Nov.Return flight with Auric Air.Outbound direct flight with Auric Air departs from Zanzibar on Mon, 19 Oct, arriving in Arusha.Inbound direct flight with Auric Air departs from Arusha on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Zanzibar.Price includes taxes and charges.From $284, select.
Arusha.$284 per passenger.Departing Mon, 19 Oct, returning Thu, 22 Oct.Return flight with Auric Air.Outbound direct flight with Auric Air departs from Zanzibar on Mon, 19 Oct, arriving in Arusha.Inbound direct flight with Auric Air departs from Arusha on Thu, 22 Oct, arriving in Zanzibar.Price includes taxes and charges.From $284, select.
Arusha.$286 per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Nov, returning Mon, 23 Nov.Return flight with Auric Air.Outbound direct flight with Auric Air departs from Zanzibar on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in Arusha.Inbound direct flight with Auric Air departs from Arusha on Mon, 23 Nov, arriving in Zanzibar.Price includes taxes and charges.From $286, select.
Arusha.$307 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Jun, returning Fri, 19 Jun.Return flight with Air Tanzania.Outbound direct flight with Air Tanzania departs from Zanzibar on Mon, 1 Jun, arriving in Arusha.Inbound direct flight with Air Tanzania departs from Arusha on Fri, 19 Jun, arriving in Zanzibar.Price includes taxes and charges.From $307, select.
Arusha.$309 per passenger.Departing Sun, 30 Aug, returning Fri, 4 Sep.Return flight with Air Tanzania.Outbound direct flight with Air Tanzania departs from Zanzibar on Sun, 30 Aug, arriving in Arusha.Inbound direct flight with Air Tanzania departs from Arusha on Fri, 4 Sep, arriving in Zanzibar.Price includes taxes and charges.From $309, select.
Arusha.$326 per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Dec, returning Fri, 18 Dec.Return flight with Flightlink LTD and Auric Air.Outbound direct flight with Flightlink LTD departs from Zanzibar on Thu, 17 Dec, arriving in Arusha.Inbound direct flight with Auric Air departs from Arusha on Fri, 18 Dec, arriving in Zanzibar.Price includes taxes and charges.From $326, select.
Arusha.$326 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Sep, returning Sun, 6 Sep.Return flight with Flightlink LTD and Auric Air.Outbound direct flight with Flightlink LTD departs from Zanzibar on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in Arusha.Inbound direct flight with Auric Air departs from Arusha on Sun, 6 Sep, arriving in Zanzibar.Price includes taxes and charges.From $326, select.
Arusha.$326 per passenger.Departing Sun, 14 Jun, returning Fri, 3 Jul.Return flight with Flightlink LTD and Auric Air.Outbound direct flight with Flightlink LTD departs from Zanzibar on Sun, 14 Jun, arriving in Arusha.Inbound direct flight with Auric Air departs from Arusha on Fri, 3 Jul, arriving in Zanzibar.Price includes taxes and charges.From $326, select.
Arusha.$326 per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Jul, returning Fri, 3 Jul.Return flight with Flightlink LTD and Auric Air.Outbound direct flight with Flightlink LTD departs from Zanzibar on Wed, 1 Jul, arriving in Arusha.Inbound direct flight with Auric Air departs from Arusha on Fri, 3 Jul, arriving in Zanzibar.Price includes taxes and charges.From $326, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Zanzibar to Arusha

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Zanzibar to Arusha flights are currently cheapest in March.
Mar
from $251
Apr
from $283
May
from $283
Jun
from $307
Jul
from $326
Aug
from $326
Sep
from $326
Oct
from $284
Nov
from $286
Dec
from $326
Jan
from $456
Feb
from $458

Direct flights from Zanzibar to Arusha

Zanzibar to Arusha: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Zanzibar to Arusha below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Arusha.

Arusha

7km from central Arusha
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from $251
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Kilimanjaro

43km from central Arusha
Cheapest
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Zanzibar to Arusha: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$251
Cheapest month to flyMarch
Average flight time1 hr, 16 mins
Most popular airlineAuric Air
Average flights per week282

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Wademac Arusha Inn Hotel
6.35 km from city centre
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Finding cheap flights from Zanzibar to Arusha: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Zanzibar to Arusha is $251. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 16 minutes is the average flight time from Zanzibar to Arusha.
Auric Air, Hahn Air Systems and Precision Air fly direct from Zanzibar to Arusha.
As of March 2026, there are 282 flights per week flying from Zanzibar to Arusha.
The cheapest month to fly from Zanzibar to Arusha is usually March.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Zanzibar Airport to Arusha Airport on Thursday, 26 March 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 16 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Arusha but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Arusha is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Air Tanzania offers the cheapest flight tickets to Arusha.

Travelling from Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) to Arusha Airport (ARK): what you need to know

  • Around 1 hour 30 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Zanzibar International Airport to Arusha Airport.

  • Zanzibar and Arusha are in the UTC+3 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.

  • Every week, there are 1,088 Zanzibar International Airport to Arusha Airport flights. If you want to be on board as early as possible, go for the 07:40 Precision Air flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 19:55 with Air Excel.

  • For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your ZNZ to ARK flight.

  • Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.

  • There are plenty of direct flights from Zanzibar International Airport to Arusha Airport to pick from. When planning your Arusha trip, these airlines can fly you nonstop to this unmissable part of Tanzania:

  • The majority of passengers choose to travel with Regional Air Services on this route.

  • Among carriers operating ZNZ to ARK flights, Precision Air has the highest percentage of on-time landings.

How to find the cheapest flights from Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) to Arusha Airport (ARK)

  • The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Zanzibar International Airport to Arusha Airport flight is $85. A round-trip fare is currently $251. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.

  • To score cheap tickets from ZNZ to ARK, reserve your journey five months before your departure.

  • Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Zanzibar International Airport to Arusha Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.

  • Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from ZNZ to ARK by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.

  • Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Zanzibar International Airport to Arusha Airport.

Handy information about Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)

  • When it comes to Zanzibar International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 71.9% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.

  • To get to Zanzibar International Airport from central Zanzibar, it takes about 10 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Searching for a handy hotel close to ZNZ? If you're boarding an early flight from Zanzibar International Airport to Arusha Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:

Arriving at Arusha Airport (ARK)

  • Consider staying in a hotel close to ARK if you have a late Zanzibar International Airport to Arusha Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:

  • Pick up the keys to an Arusha Airport rental car from top providers like Auto-Union or Europcar. With your own set of wheels, you can travel beyond Arusha and check out places that don't make every guidebook.

  • To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Arusha Airport around one week ahead.

Getting from Arusha Airport (ARK) to central Arusha

  • From Arusha Airport, Arusha is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.

When to fly to Arusha Airport (ARK)

  • April is the busiest month for flights from Zanzibar International Airport to Arusha Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Arusha in February.

  • Lock in your flight from Zanzibar International Airport to Arusha Airport for February if you'd like to visit Arusha during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15ºC and 31ºC.

  • Look for cheap tickets from ZNZ to ARK in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 11ºC and 24ºC on average.

Explore more of Tanzania

  • Arusha has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Tanzania waiting to be discovered. Around 434 kilometres west of Arusha, a trip to Mwanza will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Bismarck Rock, Pasha Beach and Igoma Cemetery.

  • If you're eager to discover another side of Tanzania, consider Zanzibar, roughly 418 kilometres south-east of Arusha. Zanzibar Stone Town Heritage Society (ZSTHS), Old Dispensary and Khalifa Tours and Safaris Zanzibar are among its highlights.

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