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Historia

Coastal Aviation is a Tanzanian airline that offers scheduled passenger and charter flights, with over 30 years of experience. The airline is based out of Julius Nyerere International Airport, Dar es Salaam and offers flight across East Africa, with a particular focus on serving remote safari destinations that are inaccessible by road. Check out our guide to domestic flights within Tanzania for more information.

The airline started out in 1987 when it flew its first charter service between Dar es Salaam and Selous Game Reserve. Years later, it began operating scheduled passenger services. Today, Coastal Aviation is the leading airline in offering flights to safari destinations in East Africa, with over 40 destinations served on scheduled and charter services. You can book flights with Tigo Pesa, Airtel, PayPal, MTN and many more accepted payment methods through Alternative Airlines.

Destinos

Domestic Destinations

International Destinations

Mapa de Ruta

Equipaje

The maximum weight for baggage is 15 kg, this is inclusive of both carry-on and checked baggage.

Carry-on Baggage

Purses, handbags and small bags may be held onto in the cabin but other larger bags must be checked and stored away securely.

Checked Baggage

The cargo pod door measurements of 36cm x 68cm (14.5" x 27") and if your bag is too large it will not able to take onboard. The pilot has a scale to hand that they'll use to weigh baggage.

Check-in

Web Check-in

Coastal Aviation doesn't offer online check-in for any of its flights.

Check-in en el aeropuerto

Minimum check-in time is different for each flight, please either check with us or the airline directly for the exact check-in time. Please make sure to arrive at the airport before the time stated. The departure time is not the same as the boarding time. The gate will close at least 15 minutes prior to departure on all flights.

Clase Económica

Economy Class is Coastal Aviation's only cabin class. The airline offers a simple service, with friendly and professional staff. As the flights are short and use small aircraft, there's no in-flight entertainment or food and drink served on the flight.

Seats

Seats are set out in a 1 x 2 formation.

In-Flight Entertainment

There's no in-flight entertainment system onboard Coastal Aviation flights.

WIFI

Due to the small, limited aircraft that Coastal Aviation use, WIFI isn't available on Coastal Aviation flights.

Food

There's no food or drink service on Coastal Aviation flights.

Frequent Flyer Program

Coastal Aviation doesn't have a frequent flyer program.

Airline Alliance

Coastal Aviation isn't a member of an airline alliance at this time.

Fleet

Coastal Aviation's has a fleet that is made up of over 20 regional jets. The fleet comprises of 16 Cessna Caravans 208 and six Pilatus PC12 . 

Aeropuerto Principal

Julius Nyerere International Airport

Coastal Aviation is based at Julius Nyerere International Airport, which is an international airport in Dar es Salaam in Tanzania. It's located southwest of Dar es Salaam city centre. The airport is split into three separate terminals, with two runways and can handle up to 9.5 million passengers per year.

The airport is also a hub for Air Tanzania, Fastjet and Precision Air.

Alternative Airlines to Coastal Aviation

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