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Cheap Flights from Dar Es Salaam (DAR) to Mafia Island (MFA)

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Kilindoni.$146 per passenger.Departing Sat, May 3.One-way flight with Auric Air.Outbound direct flight with Auric Air departing from Dar Es Salaam on Sat, May 3, arriving in Mafia Island.Price includes taxes and charges.From $146, select.
Kilindoni.$161 per passenger.Departing Mon, Nov 24.One-way flight with Auric Air.Outbound direct flight with Auric Air departing from Dar Es Salaam on Mon, Nov 24, arriving in Mafia Island.Price includes taxes and charges.From $161, select.
Kilindoni.$161 per passenger.Departing Fri, Sep 19.One-way flight with Auric Air.Outbound direct flight with Auric Air departing from Dar Es Salaam on Fri, Sep 19, arriving in Mafia Island.Price includes taxes and charges.From $161, select.
Kilindoni.$161 per passenger.Departing Wed, Apr 23.One-way flight with Auric Air.Outbound direct flight with Auric Air departing from Dar Es Salaam on Wed, Apr 23, arriving in Mafia Island.Price includes taxes and charges.From $161, select.
Kilindoni.$161 per passenger.Departing Tue, Aug 5.One-way flight with Auric Air.Outbound direct flight with Auric Air departing from Dar Es Salaam on Tue, Aug 5, arriving in Mafia Island.Price includes taxes and charges.From $161, select.
Kilindoni.$161 per passenger.Departing Thu, Jun 5.One-way flight with Auric Air.Outbound direct flight with Auric Air departing from Dar Es Salaam on Thu, Jun 5, arriving in Mafia Island.Price includes taxes and charges.From $161, select.
Kilindoni.$161 per passenger.Departing Thu, Jan 15.One-way flight with Auric Air.Outbound direct flight with Auric Air departing from Dar Es Salaam on Thu, Jan 15, arriving in Mafia Island.Price includes taxes and charges.From $161, select.
Kilindoni.$162 per passenger.Departing Wed, Oct 1.One-way flight with Auric Air.Outbound direct flight with Auric Air departing from Dar Es Salaam on Wed, Oct 1, arriving in Mafia Island.Price includes taxes and charges.From $162, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Dar Es Salaam to Mafia Island

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Dar Es Salaam to Mafia Island flights are currently cheapest in May.
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Direct flights from Dar Es Salaam to Mafia Island

Dar Es Salaam to Kilindoni: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$146
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time30 mins
Most popular airlineAuric Air
Average flights per week11

Finding cheap flights from Dar Es Salaam to Mafia Island: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Dar Es Salaam to Mafia Island is $262. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
30 minutes is the average flight time from Dar Es Salaam to Mafia Island.
Auric Air, Coastal Aviation and Flexflight fly direct from Dar Es Salaam to Mafia Island.
There are 11 flights per week flying from Dar Es Salaam to Mafia Island, as of April 2025.
The cheapest month to fly from Dar Es Salaam to Mafia Island is usually April 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Dar Es Salaam Airport to Mafia Island Airport on Saturday, April 5, 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 30 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Mafia Island but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Kilindoni is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Coastal Aviation offers the cheapest flight tickets to Mafia Island.

Traveling from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Mafia Island Airport (MFA): what you need to know

  • On average, direct flights from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Mafia Island Airport take 30 minutes. Tanzania and Dar Es Salaam are in the same timezone (UTC+3), meaning you won't have to adjust your watch after you arrive.

  • There are 33 flights from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Mafia Island Airport every week. Choose the 09:00 flight if you want to get going as soon as possible. If you're keen to get the most out of your day, the last flight from DAR to MFA departs at 17:35.

  • Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're flying during high season, so allow some extra breathing space. A good rule of thumb for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.

How to find the cheapest flights from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Mafia Island Airport (MFA)

  • The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Mafia Island Airport is $146. The cheapest price for a return flight is $262. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.

  • To get your hands on cheap tickets from DAR to MFA, reserve your journey 1 month ahead of the departure date.

  • The cheapest month for tickets from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Mafia Island Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.

  • Create a Price Alert for cheap tickets from DAR to MFA. There's no need to search every day to see if airfares have fallen. We'll update you when the price changes.

  • Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Mafia Island Airport.

Handy information about Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)

  • To get to Julius Nyerere International Airport from central Dar Es Salaam, it'll take around 28 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 7 miles from the airport to the city center.

  • After a handy hotel close to DAR? If you've booked an early flight from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Mafia Island Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:

Arriving at Mafia Island Airport (MFA)

  • If you're coming in on a late flight from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Mafia Island Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near MFA:

Getting from Mafia Island Airport (MFA) to central Tanzania

  • The center of Tanzania is around 350 miles from Mafia Island Airport. Journey times by car rental or cab will vary based on traffic conditions, so do some research before your trip.

When to fly to Mafia Island Airport (MFA)

  • October is the busiest month for flights from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Mafia Island Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Tanzania in February.

  • Lock in your flight from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Mafia Island Airport for October if you'd like to visit Tanzania during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 61ºF and 90ºF.

  • Look for cheap tickets from DAR to MFA in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 55ºF and 82ºF on average.

More about Tanzania

  • Of course, you'll want to do some sightseeing while you're in Tanzania. Gombe Stream National Park should be one of the top things on your must-do list.

Plan the rest of your trip from Dar Es Salaam to Kilindoni

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