Infrastructure is catching up.
Domestic flights grew 12.6×.
Internal connectivity is expanding rapidly — domestic flight volume into Zanzibar grew more than twelvefold between January 2024 and December 2025, a strong leading indicator of infrastructure investment following demand.
Domestic flights into Zanzibar grew from 1,680 in January 2024 to 21,236 in December 2025 — a 12.6× increase. International flight volume grew more moderately, from 1,142 to 2,406 over the same period, indicating that mainland and regional connectivity is being built out fastest.
| Period | Domestic flights | International flights | Change vs base |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2024 (base) | 1,680 | 1,142 | — |
| June 2024 | 4,920 | 1,580 | +193% domestic |
| December 2024 | 14,310 | 1,890 | +752% domestic |
| June 2025 | 17,802 | 2,140 | +960% domestic |
| December 2025 | 21,236 | 2,406 | +1,164% domestic |
| February 2026 | 15,709 | 2,210 | +835% domestic |
Connectivity is a leading indicator
Airlines and airport authorities invest in route capacity based on forward demand signals — booking pipelines, hotel pipeline announcements, and seasonal forecasts. The scale of domestic flight growth suggests operators are positioning for continued visitor growth, not simply reacting to a one-off spike.
For investors evaluating airport-adjacent businesses or ground transport, this growth curve is a useful proxy for overall passenger throughput planning.