Cheap Flights to Tanzania: London to Dar es Salaam £395

Overview

Tanzania is home to the Serengeti, the Ngorongoro Crater, Mount Kilimanjaro and the spice island of Zanzibar — safari and beach in one unforgettable country.

Best time to fly to Tanzania

The dry season (June–October) is best for safaris; the Great Migration crosses the Serengeti mid-year. Zanzibar is warm year-round, drier December–February. The price charts on this page show the cheapest dates for your route.

Main gateway cities & airports

Main gateways are Kilimanjaro (JRO) for safaris, Dar es Salaam (DAR) and Zanzibar (ZNZ).

Airlines and routes

UK travellers reach Tanzania via a single hub with Qatar Airways, Emirates, KLM, Turkish Airlines and Kenya Airways — typically 11–13 hours.

Popular places to visit in Tanzania

• The Serengeti: the Great Migration and endless plains
• Ngorongoro Crater: a wildlife-packed natural amphitheatre
• Zanzibar: spice-island beaches and Stone Town
• Mount Kilimanjaro: Africa's highest peak
• Selous / Nyerere: wild southern safari

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Tanzania

• Book several weeks to a few months ahead for the best value.
• Travel outside peak and festive seasons where possible.
• Compare direct and one-stop routes for the best fare.
• Be flexible with dates — midweek departures are often cheaper.

Travel essentials

• Visa: UK travellers need a visa, available as an e-Visa online or on arrival
• Currency: the Tanzanian shilling (TZS)