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Flights from Nairobi to Tanga
There are no direct flights from Nairobi to Tanga. The easiest way is one stop via Zanzibar or Dar Es Salaam, about 4h 25m door to door.
No direct flights · 2 connection options From 4h 25m
Nairobi to Tanga at a glance
Fastest journey4h 25mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Zanzibar or Dar Es Salaam
Best ways to fly from Nairobi to Tanga
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
1Search
NBO Zanzibar (ZNZ) TGT
Leg 1: Air Tanzania, Fly540, Kenya Airways · Leg 2: Auric Air, Coastal Aviation
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NBO Dar Es Salaam (DAR) TGT
Leg 1: Air Tanzania, Kenya Airways, Precision Air · Leg 2: Auric Air, Coastal Aviation
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 493 km306 miles
- Journey time
- 4h 25mestimate
- Time difference
- NoneTanga vs Nairobi
- Currency in Tanga
- USD
- Airports
- NBO, WIL → TGT
Flights from Nairobi to Tanga: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Nairobi to Tanga?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Zanzibar and Dar Es Salaam. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Nairobi to Tanga?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 25m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 493 km.
Where do you change planes between Nairobi and Tanga?
The best connecting points are Zanzibar (ZNZ) and Dar Es Salaam (DAR). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Nairobi and Tanga?
Nairobi: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL). Tanga: Tanga Airport (TGT).





