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Zanzibar Airport: Transfers and Taxi
Transfers from Zanzibar Airport
Zanzibar attracts many tourists with its hot climate, Stone Town, Jozani Forest, clear Indian Ocean water and many clean beaches. It is just a must-see place!
There are many destinations from Abeid Amani Karume Airport (ZNZ): Nungwi, Kiwengwa, Uroa, and others. How do you reach them without knowing the local language? Booking a transfer is the best option:
Have an easy and comfortable trip to your hotel. The driver will meet you at the air hub after the plane lands, help with your luggage, and take you right to the place you need.
Have no need to learn the local language. You will be given a voucher with all the information that might be needed. The English-speaking support service is always online for you.
Have no need to search for a currency exchange point once you arrive. You pay for the trip online after placing an order.
There is no official public transport from the air hub, so the safest way to reach your destination is by using a Kiwitaxi transfer.
The air hub is located 7 km away from City. A trip to the capital will take around 45 minutes and costs 23 USD.
Taxi from Zanzibar Airport
An official taxi can be recognized by its plates. Licensed cabs have yellow numbers on a red plate. Any other vehicles are not official.
A taxi to the capital will cost around 5 USD. Do not agree for trips that are significantly more expensive. It is possible that the drivers are manipulating prices.
There is no Uber. However, there are some mobile apps that will help you order a taxi online:
Oyaa
Fixme
Please note that finding a taxi might be a problem if you travel with a lot of luggage or there are more than two passengers. In this case, it is better to book a transfer: you can book a minibus for up to 19 passengers with luggage.
Public Transport from Zanzibar Airport
There is no official public transport to and from the air hub. However, there is an option to use a Dala Dala. These are small minibus share taxis that are popular around the area.
The price of a Dala Dala to the capital is around 0.20 USD. It is cheap, but there is not always enough place for luggage and the vehicle is usually full of people.
Booking a Transfer from Zanzibar Airport
Zanzibar Airport transfers must be booked at least 24 hours before the trip. If you place an order on time, we guarantee to find a suitable car. Even if less than 24 hours are left, leave a request. Our specialists will do their best to find a free driver.
What we need to know for your order:
date and time of departure
a number of passengers and baggage. This will help us choose the best car class for you. If there are any doubts, our specialists are always ready to consult you.
child passengers. If there are any, make sure you add child seats or boosters to your order.
Cost of Airport Transfer
The cost of the transfer compared to other ways of getting to Zanzibar
Useful Information on Zanzibar Airport
Zanzibar Airport handles the flights of the following airlines:
Air France
Air Berlin
KLM
Swiss
and others.
The Abeid Amani Karume air hub has two terminals for domestic and international flights.
Both terminals have:
Wi-Fi
Currency Exchange Points
Restaurants
There also are:
Children’s Play Area at Airside
Smoking Lounge at Gate 6
ATM outside the air hub
The air hub has no rest zones. However, there are hotels that are located 5 minutes away from it.