New Mwanza-Kilimjaro Route Launched By Tanzanian Low Cost Airline

The Tanzania-based low-cost carrier, Fastjet, has recently announced a new domestic route between Mwanza and Kilimanjaro which will fly four times a week.

Fastjet currently flies from 4 international airports in Tanzania, covering routes between Dar es Salaam, Mwanza, Kilimanjaro and Mbeya.

The low cost air carrier also flyies internationally, from Dar es Salaam to Johannesburg, Lusaka, Harare, and Entebbe.

According to the latest passenger statistic of January 2015 fastjet carried a total of 55,695 passengers in Tanzania and achieved a load factor of 69%.

This represents a 78% increase in the number of passengers carried and a 9% increase in load factor compared with the same December 2014.

Additional growth is expected for Fastjet with plans to expand its fleet from three to thirteen A319’s by the end of 2015 and further growth in 2016 and 2017 will see the fleet expand again to 24 aircraft following the expansion of new affiliates in Zambia, Kenya, and South Africa.

Want to know more about Transport in Tanzania? Our free Tanzania Business and Investment Guide 2026 covers Transport, plus regulations, key sectors, and investment opportunities — all in one place.

Download Free Guide
Related Posts
Tanzania Private Sector Federation (TPSF) Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA) public-private dialogue 2026 Sea Ports Tariff
Read More

TPSF Public-Private Dialogue on Tanzania 2026 Sea Ports Tariff Highlights Private Sector Concerns Over Trade Costs

The Tanzania Private Sector Federation (TPSF) convened a public-private dialogue on Tanzania’s 2026 Sea Ports Tariff, during which stakeholders raised concerns about rising trade and logistics costs ahead of implementation. The discussions focused on balancing tariff reforms with competitiveness, efficiency, and infrastructure projects, including new berths and the Bagamoyo Port development, to support Tanzania’s competitiveness as a regional trade hub.
Tanzania Transport Minister Mbarawa 100 days Update
Read More

Ministry of Transport Updates First 100 Days of Sixth Phase Government Second Term: Achievements Include TAZARA Rehabilitation Deal, 838,000 Rail Passengers and New Infrastructure

Tanzania’s Ministry of Transport outlined achievements recorded during the first 100 days of the government’s second term, including transport of more than 838,000 rail passengers and over 85,000 tonnes of cargo. The update also confirms the signing of the Tanzania-Zambia Railway (TAZARA) rehabilitation agreement set to start in June 2026, and the launch of a vessel with capacity for 1,200 passengers and 400 tonnes of cargo.