Cheap flights from Mwanza (MWZ)

Lake Victoria gateway to Tanzania's second city

Mwanza Airport sits about 10 km south of central Mwanza on the southern shore of Lake Victoria, acting as the main gateway to western Tanzania and the western Serengeti corridor. Air Tanzania and Precision Air handle the bulk of domestic feed to Dar es Salaam and Kilimanjaro, while regional links reach Nairobi and Entebbe.

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Airlines flying from Mwanza (MWZ)

Major carriers: Air Tanzania, Precision Air, Auric Air, Coastal Aviation.

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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly to Mwanza?
MWZ is mainly served by Air Tanzania, Precision Air, Auric Air and Coastal Aviation on domestic routes from Dar es Salaam, Kilimanjaro, Zanzibar and the western Serengeti airstrips. Kenya Airways operates a regional link from Nairobi. Flightmussy compares all of them in one free search.
How far is Mwanza Airport from the city centre?
MWZ is roughly 10 km south of central Mwanza, around 20 minutes by taxi via Airport Road. Bajaji (auto-rickshaws) and dala-dala minibuses also serve the area, and ride-hail apps work in the city. Most safari operators arrange direct transfers to lodge or boat transfers on Lake Victoria.
Are there direct international flights from MWZ?
Kenya Airways flies non-stop to Nairobi (NBO), and seasonal regional services occasionally link to Entebbe. Most international itineraries connect via Dar es Salaam or Kilimanjaro. Flightmussy's 12-month heatmap shows the cheapest week to combine an MWZ feeder with the long-haul leg.
When is the cheapest month to fly to Mwanza?
April-May and November tend to show the lowest fares to MWZ, outside the June-October western-Serengeti safari peak and December-January holiday demand. Booking 6-8 weeks ahead is usually enough on this domestic-heavy market. The free heatmap surfaces the cheapest week with no signup.

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