How to Book Travel on Air Tanzania

Founded in 1977, Air Tanzania is the national airline of the United Republic of Tanzania. With headquarters in Dar es Salaam and its hub at Mwalimu J.K. Nyerere International Airport, Air Tanzania services eight destinations. Those traveling East Africa may want to book tickets on this airline.

Instructions

Book Travel on Air Tanzania

1. Book travel over the phone by calling the head office at 011 ([phone]. All phone numbers include the United States international prefix "011." When calling internationally from outside the United States, substitute "011" with "00." All country codes are within parentheses and begin with a "+" sign.

2. Visit Air Tanzania's Web site (see "Resources") and view the current flight fares and schedule for available destinations. You'll have to view each day individually for time tables if browsing the Web site, but a file is also available for download.

3. Know that while there is no actual online system for making reservations with Air Tanzania, you can book travel by emailing them at the address provided on their Web site.

4. Walk into any of the convenient Air Tanzania offices located in many East and South African airports and cities and book a flight face to face.

Enjoy Your Flight on Air Tanzania

1. Expect to fly in one of two refurbished Boeing 737s.

2. Have a bite while you fly! Typically, South African sandwiches are offered.

3. Prepare to make an unnecessary stop at the Air Tanzania hub at Mwalimu J.K. Nyerere International Airport on your way to your destination. This is done for commercial reasons, as the airline will try to maximize its flight occupancy at all times.

Explore the Destinations Air Tanzania Services

1. Visit the Comoros islands and enjoy beautiful beaches, friendly natives and an exciting active volcano. Air Tanzania offers travel packages with the local hotels. Ask an airline representative or your local travel agent about them.

2. See the snows of Mount Kilimanjaro before global warming makes them a thing of the past! Kilimanjaro is also famous for its safaris.

3. Take a swim in Lake Victoria, just outside of the seaport Mwanza, Tanzania's second largest city.

Tips & Warnings

• The departure and arrival times represented on the schedule reflect the local time of the respective locations.

• Observe the entrance and exit regulations of each country you pass through by having the proper passport and visa documentation ready.

• The flight schedule on the Web site may not reflect the most up-to-date schedule. Double-check with the airline representative or travel agent before booking.