fastjet launches flights from Joburg to Zanzibar

Johannesburg – Pan-African budget airline, fastjet, will now be flying between Johannesburg and Zanzibar, making a trip to the Tanzanian spice island even more accessible for South African travellers.

Flights will take place three times a week, travelling via Dar es Salaam.

Tickets for the flights, offered in partnership with Tanzanian local carrier Coastal Aviation, will start from R2 170, inclusive of all government and airport taxes.

fastjet flies from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, departing OR Tambo International Airport at 23:20.

A Coastal Aviation representative will meet passengers on arrival at Dar es Salaam’s Julius Nyerere International Airport and transfer them to their short flight to Zanzibar, where they will arrive just in time for them to have breakfast on the beach!

Return flights operate on the same days, leaving Zanzibar at 17:15 for the 20 minute flight to Dar es Salaam and then connecting to the fastjet flight that lands back in Johannesburg at 22:30.

The Zanzibar ‘hop’ is simply added to the fastjet flight booking at the same time as selecting seating and baggage options.

“Until now, South Africans wanting to visit Zanzibar have had limited choice of airline, limited choice of dates and have been subject to inflated fares,” says Richard Bodin, fastjet’s Chief Commercial Officer. “fastjet will reduce the route’s average fare and in doing so make Zanzibar more accessible than ever before to South African tourists who have always dreamed of a perfect island holiday,” he adds

South African passport holders do not need a visa to visit Tanzania and Zanzibar if they intend staying for 90 days or less, however, a current yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.

Flights between Johannesburg and Zanzibar can be booked via fastjet’s website or through its South African call centre on +27 (0)11 289 8090. 

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