Kenyans to pay more to fly to Tanzania

Kenyans and other people trying to access Tanzania through air will now have to pay more for the same, Nairobi News has learnt.

The latest development has unfolded after the Tanzanian government introduced new compulsory air travel fees for foreigners entering Tanzania.

A report by the East African newspaper has divulged that Samia Suluhu’s administration introduced new passenger facilitation fees for all international arrivals and departures.

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According to TCAA, the newly introduced fees will assist the government to pay for new security systems. Photo: UGC

It is important to note that the new tariffs will take effect starting November 1, 2025.

Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority (TCAA), an entity that set the new prices informed the public that the new rates will be Sh 5,814 for a one-way ticket and Sh 11,628 for a return ticket.

Children under two years were given a relief as they will be exempted from the fee.

TCAA disclosed that Airlines will collect the money when tickets are purchased.

The authority also confirmed that full refunds will be made to people who cancel their flights or fail to travel.

Money For New Security Systems

According to TCAA, the newly introduced fees will assist the government to pay for new security systems known as Advanced Passenger Information (API) and Electronic Boarder Control (eBMC).

The systems will be used to send passenger information to the Tanzanian government before takeoff.

The Tanzanian government will then decide if a passenger should be allowed to travel to the country.

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The the new tariffs will take effect starting November 1, 2025. Photo: UGC

“Based on the cost of installing the system, relying only on government financing will not be sustainable. For this reason, we have proposed that the fees collected from passengers during international arrivals will fund the project, “ TCAA stated.

While TCAA did it’s level best to encourage people to brace for the new changes, Airline companies warned that the same could negatively affect the airline industry.

The latest turn of events comes not long after the Tanzanian government introduced new rules on foreigners with intentions of doing business in the country.

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