Zanzibar International Airport
The Zanzibar Airport (Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, code ZNZ) is the only international airport on the island located 6 km south Stone Town (15 min drive). Small modern terminal handles international (Nairobi, Dar es Salaam, Addis Ababa, Doha) and domestic flights. Services: bureau de change, official cabs, car rental, free WiFi. Transportation: Stone Town cab 25,000-30,000 TZS (10-12 USD, 15 min), Nungwi 80,000-100,000 TZS (32-40 USD, 1 hour), Paje 70,000-90,000 TZS (28-36 USD, 50 min).
Basic information Zanzibar Airport
Code: ZNZ.
Location6 km south of Stone Town (15 min).
Terminal: Renovated 2016, capacity 1.5 million passengers.
Information: Zanzibar Airports Authority official site.
Zanzibar Airport Flights
InternationalKenya Airways (Nairobi 2-3 daily, from 150 USD), Ethiopian Airlines (Addis Ababa, from 250 USD), Qatar Airways (Doha 3-4 weekly, from 400 USD).
DomesticPrecision Air (Dar es Salaam 6-8 daily, 20 min, from 80 USD).
Zanzibar Airport Services
Exchange house: International departure, hours 6:00-22:00, USD/EUR/GBP → TZS, rates best hotels worst banks Stone Town.
Council: Change only necessary initial cab (30.000-100.000 TZS), rest Stone Town banks better rates.
ATM: Available, commission 10,000 TZS (~4 USD) withdrawal.
WiFiFree 30 min, basic signal.
Cafeterias2-3 basic options, high prices.
Car rentalHertz, Avis, local, 50-80 USD/day.
Zanzibar Airport Transportation
Official cab fares
Stone Town: 25,000-30,000 TZS (10-12 USD, 15 min) Nungwi80,000-100,000 TZS (32-40 USD, 1 hour) Kendwa: 90,000-110,000 TZS (36-44 USD, 1 hour) Pageboy: 70,000-90,000 TZS (28-36 USD, 50 min) Jambiani: 100,000-120,000 TZS (40-48 USD, 1.5 hours) Matemwe80,000-100,000 TZS (32-40 USD, 1 hour)
Counter: International departure fixed prices NO bargaining.
PaymentTZS preferred, USD accepted bad rate.
Hotel transferMost resorts offer (advance reservation), similar prices.
Car rental50-80 USD/day, international license, left-hand drive.
Arrival Zanzibar Airport
Visa50 USD cash on arrival (European/American) or e-visa online. eVisa Tanzania.
ImmigrationPassport valid for 6+ months, round trip ticket, hotel confirmation.
LuggageQuick pick up 15-20 min.
Terminal outputCab counter left, exchange house right.
Departure Zanzibar Airport
Check-in3 hours before international, 2 hours before domestic.
SecurityStandard, liquids 100ml maximum.
Duty-free: Limited small stores.
Frequently Asked Questions Zanzibar Airport
Where is Zanzibar Airport?
The Zanzibar Airport (code ZNZ) is 6 km south Stone Town (15 min drive). Stone Town Taxi25,000-30,000 TZS (10-12 USD, 15 min) official international departure counter fixed prices. Services: Exchange house competitive rates (change only necessary initial cab rest of Stone Town banks), ATM commission 10.000 TZS, free WiFi 30 min. Location Google Mapsinformation Zanzibar Airports Authority. According to Lonely Planet, Zanzibar Airport is "small efficient fast process".
How much does it cost to cab from Zanzibar Airport to Nungwi?
Cab Zanzibar Airport to Nungwi cost 80,000-100,000 TZS (32-40 USD) path 1 hour (60 km) official fixed price cab counter international departure. PaymentTZS preferred, USD accepted bad rate. OptionsOfficial cab 80,000-100,000 TZS, shared cab 50,000-60,000 TZS person, hotel transfer 90,000-110,000 TZS (advance booking), car rental 50-80 USD/day. Other destinationsStone Town 25,000-30,000 TZS (15 min), Paje 70,000-90,000 TZS (50 min), Jambiani 100,000-120,000 TZS (1.5h). According to TripAdvisor, cab Zanzibar-Nungwi Airport is a "convenient practical option at a fair price".
Is there a bureau de change at Zanzibar Airport?
YES, house exchange Zanzibar Airport international departure arrivals area timetable 6:00-22:00. Coins: USD/EUR/GBP → TZS. Fees: Better hotels but worse banks Stone Town. Council: Change only initial cab required (30,000-100,000 TZS depending on destination), remaining Stone Town banks better rates. ATM: Available commission 10,000 TZS (~4 USD) withdrawal. Cab paymentTZS preferred, USD bad rate, change before cab. Rates XE Currency. According to Lonely Planet, house change Zanzibar Airport offers "reasonable rates of convenience upon arrival".