Transport information
Helicopter transfers from Dar es Salaam to Jumeirah Thanda Island
Helicopter
  • A private 25-minute helicopter flight directly from Dar es Salaam International Airport to Jumeirah Thanda Island for minimum waiting and transfer times.
Passengers
  • Depending on numbers, our helicopter is available with a maximum carrying capacity of six passengers.
Luggage
  • In most cases only SOFT bags are permitted. Max 15kg per person (inclusive of hand luggage).
  • Speak to our reservations team for options on hard and excess baggage.
Contact
  • Please note that helicopter transfers are subject to availability. To request a quote, please contact reservations.
Domestic flights from Dar es Salaam to Mafia Island
Domestic Flights
  • Several domestic carriers fly the 30-minute route to Mafia Island’s 1.6km tar runway.
Private charters
  • Fixed Wing / Private Charters are available between Dar es Salaam and Mafia Island.
  • These fights are included in the package price and are for the transportation of luggage as well as guests that exceed the maximum helicopter capacity.
Contact
  • Please speak to our reservation team for specific enquiries.
Mafia Island to Jumeirah Thanda Island
Kilindoni
  • The Jumeirah Thanda Island Team will meet guests off their flight in Kilindoni, Mafia Island’s main town.
Taxi
  • Alternatively, for a shorter 20-minute transfer by boat, guests may choose to take a 40-minute taxi journey by car to the northwest of the Island, from where they will be taken by boat to Jumeirah Thanda Island.
Boat
  • They will then be transferred by boat to Jumeirah Thanda Island, an approximate 30-minute journey.