Travelling from Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) to Tanga Airport (TGT): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Zanzibar International Airport to Tanga Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 35 minutes.
Each week, there are 26 Zanzibar International Airport to Tanga Airport flights. If you'd like to jet off as soon as possible, pick the 09:40 Auric Air flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last flight is at 15:40 with Auric Air.
To ensure you get on your ZNZ to TGT flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Travelling to Tanga (and then seeing more of Tanzania!) is a breeze with Coastal Aviation. This popular carrier has direct flights from Zanzibar International Airport to Tanga Airport.
Coastal Aviation is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) to Tanga Airport (TGT)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Zanzibar International Airport to Tanga Airport flight is P8,856. A round-trip fare is currently P17,697. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book seven months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from ZNZ to TGT.
The cheapest month for flights from Zanzibar International Airport to Tanga Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from ZNZ to TGT.
Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Zanzibar International Airport to Tanga Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
71.9% of flights leaving from Zanzibar International Airport reach their destination on time.
To get to Zanzibar International Airport from central Zanzibar, it'll take about 10 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near ZNZ. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Zanzibar International Airport to Tanga Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Tanga Airport (TGT)
Reserve a hotel close to TGT if you're on a late Zanzibar International Airport to Tanga Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Getting from Tanga Airport (TGT) to central Tanga
Tanga Airport to central Tanga has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometres away.
When to fly to Tanga Airport (TGT)
October is the most popular month for flights from Zanzibar International Airport to Tanga Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Tanga in February.
When reserving your flight from Zanzibar International Airport to Tanga Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. March is the warmest month in Tanga, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
July has average temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ZNZ to TGT around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Tanzania
You've seen Tanga, now it's time to discover other parts of Tanzania. Journey about 121 kilometres south to Zanzibar to tick off its top sights. From Zanzibar Stone Town Heritage Society (ZSTHS) to Old Dispensary and Khalifa Tours and Safaris Zanzibar, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in Tanzania, consider Arusha, roughly 322 kilometres north-west of Tanga. Lake Duluti, Old Boma Museum and Arusha Declaration Museum are the start of reasons to visit.