Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar by ferry, van, flight, taxi from TZS 63,976

Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar Destination Reviews

Julia V

the boarding was very Stressfull, and also the landing!

Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar, Ferry Economy, Zan Fast Ferries, Feb 1, 2026

Gail

Trip was good. staff friendly and helpful. The only issues were the touts outside the Port. Very intimidating and scary. Can anything be done to keep them away from the Port

Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar, Ferry Economy, Zan Fast Ferries, Oct 21, 2025

Md S

The ferry was awesome.

Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar, Ferry Economy, Zan Fast Ferries, Sep 22, 2025

Annette

The baggage delivery at the final destination was a bit of a shit show.

Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar, Ferry VIP Class, Azam Marine and Kilimanjaro Fast Ferries, Jul 2, 2025

Priyanka G

We initially opted for Silverplus tickets , after getting in we thought to upgrade the same looking at the massive crowd and no option sit. We upgraded the same however I was waiting at deck for this upgradtion and my husband was doing it. I entered from another door and the lady from the business class stopped us despite telling her our upgradation she was reluctant to allow us in. I feel they need to understand the situation calmly and then they can act or speakup. She was not listening us.

Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar, Ferry Economy, Zan Fast Ferries, Jun 14, 2025

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Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Taxi	Zanzibar Private Tours	Standard 3pax	Any time	+30m	$45.00
Flight	Precision Air	Economy	00:35	03:45	$123.43
Flight	Turkish Airlines	Economy	03:35	01:55	$1,341.78
Flight	Turkish Airlines	Economy	04:35	03:30	$1,594.10
Flight	Precision Air	Economy	05:00	11:10	$320.21
Flight	Air Tanzania	Economy	06:00	06:30	$87.33
Flight	Precision Air	Economy	06:30	07:00	$67.15
Flight	Precision Air	Economy	06:50	07:20	$42.50
Flight	Precision Air	Economy	07:10	07:40	$59.81	5.0
Flight	Hahn Air Systems	Economy	07:45	08:05	$101.88
Flight	Precision Air	Economy	08:15	19:20	$292.44	5.0
Flight	Precision Air	Economy	09:00	09:30	$95.48
Flight	Air Tanzania	Economy	09:20	09:50	$39.59
Flight	Air Tanzania	Economy	09:40	10:50	$88.60
Flight	Hahn Air Systems	Economy	10:00	10:20	$103.63
Flight	Skyward Express	Economy	10:20	16:55	$263.15
Flight	Air Tanzania	Economy	10:45	00:35	$137.44
Flight	Precision Air	Economy	11:10	11:10	$202.78	5.0
Flight	Air Tanzania	Economy	11:30	16:05	$542.60
Ferry	Zan Fast Ferries	Economy	12:00	13:00	$31.00	4.3

How to get from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar

When you want to get from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

Flight
Ferry
Van
Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Flight. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Flight ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A Ferry ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 470.17. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a flight as a flight ticket costs as low as USD 24.80.

How much does it cost to get from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar?

The cost of the trip from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Precision Air: travelling by flight expect to pay as low as USD 24.80 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a Ferry - a one-way Ferry ticket can cost as much as USD 470.17.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar:

Plane tickets - USD 24.80 to USD 192.80;
Ferry tickets - USD 41.64 to USD 470.17.
Ferry+Van price: USD 56.81 - USD 128.38. From Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar starting from 07:00 Dar Es Salaam Transfer until 16:00 Dar Es Salaam Transfer

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 273.64 to USD 273.64.

How many trips per day are there between Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

Flights from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar depart during the day - there are approximately 42 departures a day.
Ferries leave from Dar es Salaam for Zanzibar 34 times a day.
Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Flights

Traveling by plane is the fastest way to get from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar. While it’s often the most expensive option, tool, occasionally you can grab promotional tickets for more or less the price of a train or a ferry ticket. Normally, the minimum you need to pay for a Plane ticket is USD 24.80.

Things to remember before boarding a plane:

It’s recommended to book a ticket in advance and check-in online. This way, you can save over 2 hours at the airport, and if your seat selection is on a first come first served basis you will have more options to choose from.
Getting through security checks may take some time - it’s recommended to get to the airport at least 1.5 hours in advance.

Airlines flying from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar

AeroCRS, Air Tanzania, Air Tanzania, Auric Air, Coastal Aviation, Flightlink, Flightlink, Hahn Air Systems, Precision Air, Precision Air

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar. It allows you to tailor-make your trip, plan all the detours and see all the places you want. You can choose the type and the size of your car as well to be as comfortable as you'd like to.

Depending on the route, it might cost as much as USD 273.64.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator.

Ferries

Travelling by ferry is one of the most scenic ways to get from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar as it combines transportation and sightseeing to some extent.

However, with these upsides in mind, you should still understand ferry travel is not for everyone. If you’re prone to seasickness it may be an unpleasant experience. As a rule, a ferry journey isn’t the cheapest way to travel During the high season ferry tickets might be hard to get, so you should always book in advance when possible.

Things to remember: ferry rides are dependent on weather conditions..

The most popular transport from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

80% users voted for a ferry ticket.
15% users took a plane.
5% chosen Ferry+Van

Transportation from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar

Facts about the transport from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar

Cheapest Transport	$25
Fastest Transport	15m
Earliest Departure	5:00 凌晨
Latest Departure	9:00 晚上
Departures per day	77
Distance	213 kilometers
Transport Companies	AeroCRS, Air Tanzania, Air Tanzania, Auric Air, Azam Marine and Kilimanjaro Fast Ferries, Ballack Safaris, Coastal Aviation, Flightlink, Flightlink, Hahn Air Systems, Kilimanjaro Journeys, Precision Air, Precision Air, Zan Fast Ferries

Popular Routes

Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar