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Flights to Tanzania from the UK take around 10-15 hours depending on your routing. No direct flights from UK. Best connections via Amsterdam (KLM), Istanbul (Turkish Airlines), or Nairobi (Kenya Airways).
Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) handles most international arrivals. UK citizens need a visa. Apply online through Tanzania Immigration Services Portal or obtain on arrival. Costs $50.
Time zone is UTC+3 (3 hours ahead of GMT). Currency is Tanzanian Shilling (TZS).
Julius Nyerere International Airport
Main international airport in Dar es Salaam. Gateway for southern safari circuit and coast. Two terminals handle international traffic.
Kilimanjaro International Airport
Gateway for northern safari circuit and Mount Kilimanjaro treks. Located between Arusha and Moshi. Direct connections from Amsterdam.
Abeid Amani Karume International Airport
Zanzibar main airport. Handles international flights from Europe and Middle East. Perfect for beach holidays and spice island exploration.
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
Turkish Airlines
Kenya Airways
Ethiopian Airlines
Qatar Airways
Emirates Airways
Swiss International Air Lines
Lufthansa
Dry season (June-October)
Best for wildlife viewing. Animals gather at water sources. Cool and dry. Peak safari season with higher prices.
Wildebeest migration (July-September)
Witness the Great Migration in Serengeti. River crossings happen July-August. Book safari lodges months in advance.
Green season (November-May)
Lower prices, fewer tourists. Short rains November-December. Long rains March-May. Great for birdwatching and newborn animals.
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