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Cheap Flights from Dar Es Salaam (DAR) to Kilindoni (MFA)

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Kilindoni.$471 per passenger.Departing Thu, 8 May, returning Fri, 9 May.Return flight with Coastal Aviation.Outbound direct flight with Coastal Aviation departs from Dar Es Salaam on Thu, 8 May, arriving in Mafia Island.Inbound direct flight with Coastal Aviation departs from Mafia Island on Fri, 9 May, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Price includes taxes and charges.From $471, select.
Kilindoni.$499 per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 Aug, returning Mon, 8 Sep.Return flight with Auric Air.Outbound direct flight with Auric Air departs from Dar Es Salaam on Wed, 20 Aug, arriving in Mafia Island.Inbound direct flight with Auric Air departs from Mafia Island on Mon, 8 Sep, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Price includes taxes and charges.From $499, select.
Kilindoni.$499 per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Jun, returning Fri, 6 Jun.Return flight with Auric Air.Outbound direct flight with Auric Air departs from Dar Es Salaam on Mon, 2 Jun, arriving in Mafia Island.Inbound direct flight with Auric Air departs from Mafia Island on Fri, 6 Jun, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Price includes taxes and charges.From $499, select.
Kilindoni.$499 per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 Aug, returning Sat, 23 Aug.Return flight with Auric Air.Outbound direct flight with Auric Air departs from Dar Es Salaam on Wed, 20 Aug, arriving in Mafia Island.Inbound direct flight with Auric Air departs from Mafia Island on Sat, 23 Aug, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Price includes taxes and charges.From $499, select.
Kilindoni.$499 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Sep, returning Mon, 8 Sep.Return flight with Auric Air.Outbound direct flight with Auric Air departs from Dar Es Salaam on Tue, 2 Sep, arriving in Mafia Island.Inbound direct flight with Auric Air departs from Mafia Island on Mon, 8 Sep, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Price includes taxes and charges.From $499, select.
Kilindoni.$500 per passenger.Departing Sat, 3 Jan, returning Sat, 3 Jan.Return flight with Auric Air.Outbound direct flight with Auric Air departs from Dar Es Salaam on Sat, 3 Jan, arriving in Mafia Island.Inbound direct flight with Auric Air departs from Mafia Island on Sat, 3 Jan, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Price includes taxes and charges.From $500, select.
Kilindoni.$500 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Dec, returning Fri, 12 Dec.Return flight with Auric Air.Outbound direct flight with Auric Air departs from Dar Es Salaam on Fri, 5 Dec, arriving in Mafia Island.Inbound direct flight with Auric Air departs from Mafia Island on Fri, 12 Dec, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Price includes taxes and charges.From $500, select.
Kilindoni.$500 per passenger.Departing Sat, 19 Jul, returning Sat, 2 Aug.Return flight with Auric Air.Outbound direct flight with Auric Air departs from Dar Es Salaam on Sat, 19 Jul, arriving in Mafia Island.Inbound direct flight with Auric Air departs from Mafia Island on Sat, 2 Aug, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Price includes taxes and charges.From $500, 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.
May
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Jun
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Jul
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Aug
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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$471
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time30 mins
Most popular airlineAuric Air
Average flights per week9

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

The best price we found for a return flight from Dar Es Salaam to Mafia Island is $471. 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.
As of May 2025, there are 9 flights per week flying from Dar Es Salaam to Mafia Island.
The cheapest month to fly from Dar Es Salaam to Mafia Island is usually May 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 Thursday, 8 May 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.

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

  • Around 30 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Mafia Island Airport.

  • Choose from 33 weekly Julius Nyerere International Airport to Mafia Island Airport flights. The 09:00 departure with Coastal Aviation is the earliest flight available. Auric Air operates the latest service of the day at 16:45.

  • To ensure you catch your DAR to MFA flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.

  • Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're jetting off during high season, so allow some extra breathing room. A good rule for peak periods? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.

  • The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Coastal Aviation.

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

  • Right now, $239 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Julius Nyerere International Airport to Mafia Island Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $471. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.

  • Get cheap tickets from DAR to MFA by booking ten months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.

  • September is the cheapest month for flights from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Mafia Island Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.

  • Snapping up cheap flights from DAR to MFA couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a lower fare pops up.

  • Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Mafia Island Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.

Handy information about Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Julius Nyerere International Airport, 68.39% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.

  • To get to Julius Nyerere International Airport from central Dar Es Salaam, it takes about 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Taking an early flight from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Mafia Island Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near DAR:

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