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- Airlines will always try to sit children with their parents (subject to check-in)
- Some airlines will allow travel for unaccompanied minors. Please email us to check.
- The fare is based on the child's age on the date of travel.
- More detailed information can be found here Traveling with children
- Most airlines will let infants travel with their parent(s) for free. However some airlines will charge up to 10% of the adult ticket price. Click on 'Price Breakdown' to find out more.
- If you are pregnant, but due before the flight departure date, please contact us once your baby is born and has a name. We can then add him/her to your ticket.
- Infants will not be given a seat. The airlines expect parents to travel with them on their lap.
- Airlines regard infants as being under 24 months old.
- The fare is based on the child's age on the date of travel.
- More detailed information can be found here Traveling with children
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About
Air Tanzania is the flag carrier of Tanzania based in Dar es Salaam, at Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR). Travelers can book flights using Tigo Pesa, mPesa, PayPal and many more accepted payment methods.
The airline operates passenger services to the main destinations in Tanzania including Julius Nyerere – Dar Es Salaam International Airport (DAR) and Kigoma Airport (TKQ). Air Tanzania was relaunched in 2007 after its five-year partnership with giant South African Airways was dissolved when it commenced operations from Dar es Salaam - Kilimanjaro - Mwanza.
Air Tanzania has codeshares with Air Uganda and Air Zimbabwe and was established in March 1977 to operate the services suspended following the break up of East African Airways which was jointly owned by Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya. In November 2011, Air Tanzania resumed services following the return of one Dash 8-Q300.
In 2016, the Tanzanian government wanted to revive the national carrier and bought two new Bombardier Q400 for the national carrier. In December the same year, the government announced that four more aircraft would be bought for the airline.
In the summer months of 2019, the airline started new routes to Johannesburg, South Africa and Mumbai, India. These routes are fully operated by the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner and the Airbus A220-300.
Baggage
Carry-on Baggage
Passengers are given a free carry-on baggage allowance of 7kg.
Checked Baggage
Passengers are allowed up to 23kg of checked baggage in Economy Class and 30kg of checked baggage in Business Class.
Check-In
Online Check-In
Online check-in is available through the Air Tanzania online check-in page. To check-in online, passengers must enter their PNR and full name.
Airport Check-In
Airport check-in is available by visiting one of the Air Tanzania check-in agents at the check-in counters. Passengers must have the relevant travel documents with them to complete check-in at the airport. Air Tanzania recommends that passengers arrive at least two hours prior to departure for domestic flights and at least three hours prior to check-in for international flights. This will ensure there is enough time to check-in, drop the baggage and pass security.
Cabin Classes
Air Tanzania offers two cabin classes: standard economy seating and premium seating.
On-board services and amenities
Passengers can stay entertained on the flight with Air Tanzania inflight magazine TWIGA - Secret Safari. The airline doesn't currently offer any meals on board.
Is Wi-Fi available?
Air Tanzania has WiFi onboard. All you will need to do is to launch your web browser, which will display the log-in web portal. From the portal, simply select your preferred price plan. Note that on-board Wi-Fi is only available on certain aircraft.
What are the seats like?
Passengers can sit comfortably in padded seats, which have headrests and armrests for your convenience. There is under-seat storage, overhead storage compartments, and fold-down trays.
Can I pre-book my Air Tanzania seat?
At the moment, the airline does not pre-allocate seats. Seat allocation will be arranged during the boarding process.
Special Services
Air Tanzania offer a number of special services to its passengers. Please see below the following services it offers:
Wheelchairs
If you require wheelchair assistance at the airport, you must inform Air Tanzania of this at the time of your booking. You can request this service by getting through to the airline's offices; or the Alternative Airlines customer service team if you have booked through our website. For more information on this please see our wheelchair assistance page.
UMNR (Children Travelling Alone)
If you’re arranging for your child to travel by themselves, you would need to book through the unaccompanied minor service, your child will be received at the originating airport, taken care of during their travel and while onboard the aircraft. The child will be handed over to the person designated by the parents/guardians upon arrival at their destination. Note: To use the unaccompanied minor service, an adult fare needs to be purchased for the child. For more information on this contact the airline or alternatively, contact us. Also, you can find more information on our unaccompanied minors page on this.
Expectant Mothers
For the safety of the soon to be born baby, it's recommended that all expectant mothers inform their doctor before booking their ticket and inquire about their health to fly the length of the trip they intend to take.
You may be asked to show certain medical forms before flying. For your own safety of the child, Air Tanzania will not accept expectant mothers who are pregnant from their 32 weeks or beyond.
Airline Alliance
Air Tanzania is not currently part of an airline alliance.
Frequent Flyer Program
Air Tanzania does not currently offer a frequent flyer program.
Destinations
International Destinations
As of October 2019, Air Tanzania flies to seven international destinations including Comoro, Burundi, Uganda and recently added routes of South Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia and India. Air Tanzania also flies to 10 domestic destinations from its hub at Dar es Salaam's Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR). The airline is also set to start flying to Thailand and China by the end of 2019.
| Country | City | Airport |
|---|---|---|
| Burundi | Bujumbura | Bujumbura International Airport (BJM) |
| Comoros | Moroni | Prince Said Ibrahim International Airport (HAH) |
| India | Mumbai | Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) |
| South Africa | Johannesburg | O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) |
| Uganda | Entebbe | Entebbe International Airport (EBB) |
| Zimbabwe | Harare | Harare International Airport (HRE) |
| Zambia | Lusaka | Lusaka International Airport (LUN) |
Domestic Destinations
The airline flies to 10 domestic destinations within Tanzania which include cities such as Arush, Bukoba, Dar es Salaam, Dodoma, Kigoma, Mbeya, Mwanza, Tabora, Songea and Zanzibar City.
Air Tanzania flies to all major cities, as well as numerous smaller airports, across the Tanzania:
| City | Airport |
|---|---|
| Arusha | Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) |
| Bukoba | Bukoba Airport (BKZ) |
| Dar es Salaam | Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) (HUB) |
| Dodoma | Dodoma Airport (DOD) |
| Kigoma | Kigoma Airport (TKQ) |
| Mbeya | Songwe Airport (MBI) |
| Mwanza | Mwanza Airport (MWZ) |
| Songea | Songea Airport (SGX) |
| Tabora | Tabora Airport (TBO) |
| Zanzibar City | Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) |
Route Map
Fleet
Air Tanzania's fleet consists of the Airbus A220-300, Boeing 787-8, Dash 8-Q300, Dash 8-Q400 and Fokker 50. The airline has plans to add two Airbus A220-300 to its fleet in the near future and wants to replace their Dash 8-Q300 aircraft with the new Dash 8-Q400 aircraft. As of October 2019, the airline operates a fleet of the following aircraft:
| NUMBER IN OPERATION | AIRCRAFT TYPE | NUMBER OF PASSENGER SEATS |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Airbus A220-300 (To be delivered in 2020) | 132 (120 x Economy and 12 x Premium) |
| 1 | Boeing 787-8 | 262 (240 x Economy and 22 x Premium) |
| 1 | Dash 8-Q300 (To be replaced by Dash 8-Q300) | 50 |
| 3 | Dash 8-Q400 | 76 (70 x Economy and 6 x Premium) |
| 1 | Fokker 50 | 50 |
Hub Airport
Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)
Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) is the international airport of Dar es Salaam, the largest city in Tanzania. The airport has flights to destinations in Africa, Europe and the Middle East. Airlines which use Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) include Air Seychelles, EgyptAir, Kenya Airways, Malawi Airlines (formerly Air Malawi), Auric Air, Precision Air and RwandAir.
The airport has two runways and can handle nearly 4 million passengers each year.
Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) is also the hub airport for Flightlink, Fastjet Tanzania and Precision Air.
Alternative Airlines to Air Tanzania
Airlines that fly similar routes to Air Tanzania include Fastjet, Auric Air, Precision Air and Coastal Aviation. Find out more about other airlines that fly to safari destinations here.
News
6th November 2019
Air Tanzania set to purchase another Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner
The Tanzanian government has announced that it has set plans to buy a third Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner to add to its fleet of 12 aircraft by 2020.
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