By Plane
Tanzania has three international airports that are served from Europe:
Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) — Safari & Kilimanjaro
The most important airport for safari travelers. Located between Arusha (46 km) and Moshi (35 km). Direct flights are available from Amsterdam (KLM), Istanbul (Turkish Airlines), and Doha (Qatar Airways). From Germany: Transfer in Amsterdam, Istanbul, Addis Ababa, or Nairobi. Flight time: 9–13h (depending on transfer).
Transfer: Shuttle to Arusha (10–15 USD, 1h), to Moshi (10–15 USD, 45 min). Most safari operators organize the transfer.
Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) — Dar es Salaam
The largest airport in Tanzania. Hub for domestic flights and connections to Zanzibar, as well as the starting point for the southern parks. Direct flights from Europe: KLM (Amsterdam), Swiss (Zurich), Turkish Airlines (Istanbul), Ethiopian Airlines (Addis Ababa).
Transfer: Taxi to the city (30,000–50,000 TZS, approx. 45–90 min depending on traffic). Uber/Bolt available.
Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) — Zanzibar
Ideal for a direct beach holiday or as a departure airport after Safari + Zanzibar. Charter flights from Europe (Condor from Frankfurt seasonally), as well as many connections via Nairobi, Addis Ababa, or Dar es Salaam.
Flight Prices (Guideline for Round Trip)
| Period | Price from DE |
|---|---|
| Low Season (Apr–May) | 450–650€ |
| Shoulder Season (Jun, Nov–Dec) | 550–800€ |
| High Season (Jul–Oct, Jan–Feb) | 700–1,100€ |
💡 Tipp
Book the outbound flight to JRO (Kilimanjaro) for the safari and the return flight from ZNZ (Zanzibar) for the perfect safari-beach combination. Multi-city flights with KLM and Ethiopian Airlines are often hardly more expensive than round trips from the same airport.
