Charter Dar Es Salaam to Zanzibar privately from US$8,000, about 33 min gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
Private jet charter from Dar Es Salaam (DAR) to Zanzibar (ZNZ), and from Zanzibar (ZNZ) back to Dar Es Salaam (DAR).
As the crow flies, Dar Es Salaam to Zanzibar is roughly 72 kilometres — 45 miles, or 39 nautical miles.
From TSh22,000,000 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Guide pricing for Dar Es Salaam–Zanzibar spans US$8,000 – US$15,500: from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the entry level to a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. It seats 6-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. It seats 4-6 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (TZS) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 33 min | 30 min – 36 min | TSh22,000,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 30 min | 27 min – 33 min | TSh26,130,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (TZS) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 33 min | TSh22,000,000 – TSh30,250,000 (~US$8,000 – US$11,000) | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 32 min | TSh24,750,000 – TSh33,000,000 (~US$9,000 – US$12,000) | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (TZS) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 30 min | TSh26,130,000 – TSh37,130,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500) | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 30 min | TSh28,880,000 – TSh41,250,000 (~US$10,500 – US$15,000) | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 30 min | TSh31,630,000 – TSh44,000,000 (~US$11,500 – US$16,000) | 4-6 |
The return leg uses the same aircraft and guide pricing; timings may shift up to ±10% depending on winds.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available. Currency conversion is approximate.
Jet charter costs between Dar Es Salaam and Zanzibar are driven by three main factors: the direct distance and winds on the day, fuel costs at both ends, and airside fees at each airport. Final pricing is confirmed against real aircraft availability before you book.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania: Julius Nyerere International Airport.
Zanzibar, Tanzania: Abeid Amani Karume International Airport.
| Julius Nyerere International Airport | Abeid Amani Karume International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | HTDA / DAR | HTZA / ZNZ |
| Longest hard runway | 9,843 ft | 9,915 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 182 ft | 54 ft |
All 21 aircraft we quote for Dar Es Salaam to Zanzibar can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Julius Nyerere International Airport has 9,843 ft and Abeid Amani Karume International Airport 9,915 ft, both comfortably beyond the 6,000 ft the largest types here need, so field length is not what decides the aircraft on this route — cabin size and range are. The leg is 72 km.
Your group travels alone. No strangers, no overheard calls — just your party from Dar Es Salaam to Zanzibar.
Your dog or cat travels in the cabin beside you — never in the hold. Just mention your pet when you enquire.
Charter safety is non-negotiable. All operators on our network carry current AOC certification and third-party audits.
Send your request and expect a real answer within the hour — not an automated holding reply, but live options with pricing.
Demand on Dar Es Salaam–Zanzibar comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a domestic route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
Budget US$8,000 – US$15,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a turboprop sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 33 min gate to gate over 72 km (45 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
This sector is mainly served by Turboprop, Very Light Jet. We lead with a turboprop for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Dar Es Salaam–Zanzibar departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Dar Es Salaam–Zanzibar charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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