Booking Flights

Information about booking International flights and Domestic Flights

 Booking International Flights

When booking international flights to Tanzania, consider the following:

Airlines:  Major airlines such as KLM, Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and Emirates offer flights to Tanzania’s main international airports, Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) and Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam.

Booking Tips: Advance Booking**: Book your tickets well in advance to secure the best rates.

Flexible Dates: Use flexible date search options to find the most affordable flights.

Layovers: Be mindful of layover durations and locations. Some flights may have long layovers in connecting cities.

Direct Flights: If possible, opt for direct flights to minimize travel time and avoid complications with baggage and customs.

 Booking Domestic Flights

For domestic travel within Tanzania, you have several options:

1. Domestic airlines include Precision Air, Air Tanzania, Coastal Aviation, Auric Air, and Regional Air. These airlines connect major cities and popular tourist destinations such as Arusha, Zanzibar, Dar es Salaam, and the national parks.

Most of safaris with domestic flights within National parks Tour operators book them

2. Booking Tips: Early Booking**: Domestic flights can fill up quickly, especially during peak tourist seasons. Book early to ensure availability.

3: Check-In Luggage: Verify baggage policies as domestic flights often have lower baggage allowances than international flights.

4: Flight Schedule : Double-check the flight schedule as smaller airlines may have limited flights per day to certain destinations..

Some domestic airlines offer package deals in conjunction with international carriers, which can simplify your travel plans.

What to understand about booking flights 

When booking flights especially domestic make sure you book with a tour operator or the specific airline websites not the other this helps you to not get scammed or make sure to not get confused and miss your flight

 

Managing Director of Nature Responsible Safari Ms. Fransisca Masika is also a board member of Tanzania Association of Tour Operators. With us....you are safe