How to find cheap flights to Mafia Island Airport (MFA)
The cheapest price currently available for a one-way flight to Mafia Island Airport is R 7,047. A return plane ticket to MFA right now is R 14,007.
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We recommend booking about eight months before your planned departure. This is when you're likely to get the best prices for tickets to Kilindoni, where Mafia Island Airport is located.
Select 'Add nearby airports' when searching for a better chance of finding cheap flights to Kilindoni. Doing this will give you more options for where you take off and touch down, along with different prices.
Search for plane tickets to Mafia Island Airport that have a stop or two. Taking an indirect route can help you save. Once your results appear, use the 'Stops' filter to browse your options.
Best time to go to Kilindoni
You can typically board the cheapest flight to Kilindoni in January.
Use the 'Whole month' tool if you have flexible travel dates. Browse fares for an entire month and find a flight to MFA that fits your budget and schedule.
If you want to experience Kilindoni at its liveliest, book your flights to MFA for January. Holidaying during peak seasons generally means there's more to see and do compared to other times of the year.
The quietest time of the year to go is December. Lock in your plane tickets to Kilindoni then and enjoy sightseeing at a more relaxed pace.
Check the weather conditions before you head off. February is the warmest time of year in Kilindoni, averaging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
July sees the lowest temperatures, ranging from about 20ºC (68ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
With two days of rain on average, July is the driest month in Kilindoni.
April brings the wettest weather. You can expect around 20 days of rainfall if you're in town then.
Travelling to Mafia Island Airport (MFA): What you need to know
Get to Kilindoni faster with a direct Coastal Aviation flight to Mafia Island Airport.
When you hop off the plane at MFA, you'll be in the UTC+3 timezone.
Whether you're arriving late or simply want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some comfy hotels near Mafia Island Airport. Check in to one of these after your flight to MFA:
Mafia Island Airport is located in Kilindoni, Pwani Region, Tanzania.
Getting to central Kilindoni from Mafia Island Airport (MFA)
The distance from MFA to central Kilindoni is about 563 kilometres.
If you're driving to the centre after your flight to MFA, plan ahead to make your trip as seamless as possible. Journey times can vary depending on the time of day and traffic conditions.
If you're eager to stay near all the action in Kilindoni, book a room at one of these comfy hotels:
How to get to Kibiti from Mafia Island Airport (MFA)
MFA is a gateway to the nearby city of Kibiti, which is about 80 kilometres away. The best way to get into town will vary depending on when you travel, so check your options first.
Travelling from Mafia Island Airport (MFA) to Bungu
Bungu is another city that's easy to reach from Mafia Island Airport. It's around 72 kilometres away.
Explore more of Tanzania
There's a whole lot more of Tanzania begging to be explored. Around 209 kilometres north of Kilindoni, take off to Zanzibar. What not to miss? Begin with House of Wonders, Zanzibar travel tours and Tanzania Attractions. The city's closest major airport is Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ).
Another city in Tanzania that belongs on your itinerary is Morogoro. From Kilindoni, it's roughly 257 kilometres northwest and is home to attractions like Choma Waterfalls and Selous Choma Waterfall. Stop by Uluguru Nature Forest Reserve too.
