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Tanzania become 34th country with direct flights from Russia in summer season
The first direct flight from Tanzania to Russia landed at Moscow's Vnukovo Airport on July 2, operated by Air Tanzania with 123 passengers on board. According to Russian aviation authorities, Tanzania is now the 34th country accessible by direct flights from Russia in the summer schedule, with service planned three times a week on Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft.
The first direct flight from Tanzania to Russia arrived at Moscow's Vnukovo Airport on July 2, operated by Air Tanzania, according to an official report from TASS. The flight carried tourists, as well as members of an official delegation and representatives of the tourism industry.
Route and Schedule Details
The aircraft will operate on the Dar es Salaam - Moscow - Zanzibar - Dar es Salaam route, with flights three times a week using Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft. According to the Russian Federal Air Transport Agency (Rosaviatsiya), departures from Moscow's Vnukovo Airport will be on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, while flights from Dar es Salaam will be on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. The flight duration between Moscow and Zanzibar is expected to be about 8.5 hours.
Background and Regulatory Approval
Russia and Tanzania decided to launch direct flights between the two countries in April 2026. Rosaviatsiya issued flight authorization to Air Tanzania for the Dar es Salaam - Moscow route in late May. On June 17, the airline officially confirmed the start of direct flights beginning July 2.
Regulatory Milestone
According to a statement from Rosaviatsiya, Tanzania has become the 34th country accessible by direct flights from Russia in the summer flight schedule. The first flight to Russia by Air Tanzania was made on July 2 with 123 passengers on board.
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TASS — English
Framing: Neutral — Informative
Facts Included:
First direct flight from Tanzania to Russia arrived at Moscow's Vnukovo Airport
Flight operated by Air Tanzania
Tourists and official delegation members arrived in Russia
Russia and Tanzania decided to launch direct flights in April 2026
Flight authorization issued to Air Tanzania in late May
Flights will operate three times a week using Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft
Flight route: Dar es Salaam - Moscow - Zanzibar - Dar es Salaam
Flight duration between Moscow and Zanzibar is about 8.5 hours
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ClaimThe first direct flight from Tanzania to Russia has arrived at Moscow's Vnukovo Airport. The flight was operated by Air Tanzania.