Mwanza International Airport – MWZ Mwanza

A public regional airport located in and serving the city of Mwanza in Northern Tanzania, Mwanza International Airport lies at the shores of Lake Victoria. The distance from the city center is around 6.2 miles. The airlines rendering its services under this airport are Air Tanzania which is bound to Dar es Salaam; Bukoba, Auric Air bound to Mpanda, Kigoma, Bukoba, Rubondo, Musoma; Coastal Aviation bound to Dar es Salaam, Arusha, Manyara, Selous, Zanzibar, Sengeti, Seronera and Tarangire; Fastjet bound to Dar es Salaam; Precision Air bound to Dar es Salaam, Bukoba, Nairobi-Jomo, Kilimanjaro. For cargos, Astral Aviation is the airlines carrying packages to and from Nairobi-Jomo Kenyatta.

Best Time to Visit

The MWZ-Mwanza International Airport is nestled at the above mean sea level elevation 3,763 feet and is operated by Tanzania Airports Authority. It is owned by the Government of Tanzania, run by Tanzania Airports Authority. It has one asphalt – made runway that measures 9,875 feet. In 2015, it has already accommodated 444,215 passengers with 13,404 aircraft movements. People can readily explore the city of Mwanza upon arrival to Mwanza International Airport to get to Saaname Island National Aprk, Mismarck Rock and Sukuma Museum.

What to Do & Area Attractions

The Adden Palace Hotel is a top-rated hotel around 7 minutes away from the airport, which is also a short drive from the attractions at the nearby city Mwanza. 20 minutes away from the airport is Royal Residence Hotel, which offers simple rooms, and access to hot tubs, bar and in-house restaurant. The New Mwanza Hotel, a 4-star hotel that is only 5 miles from the airport, and offers a swimming pool to its guests.