Tanzania, June 20 -- Mwanza. Air Tanzania Company Limited (ATCL) has launched direct flights between Mwanza and Dodoma, cutting travel time from 10 to 12 hours by road to just one hour and 20 minutes by air, in a move expected to boost economic activity in the Lake Zone.

The inaugural flight was launched on Friday, June 19, 2026, at Mwanza Airport, with stakeholders describing the service as a major step towards enhancing regional connectivity and economic growth.

ATCL Mwanza Regional Manager, Mr Paskas Samwel, said the new route forms part of the government's broader strategy to strengthen air transport services and open up the economy.

He said the service officially commenced on June 5, 2026, and currently operates twice a week on Fr...