What is the nearest airport to Zanzibar Island?

The nearest airport to Zanzibar Island is Zanzibar (ZNZ) Airport which is 15 km away. Other nearby airports include Dar es Salaam (DAR) (81.3 km).

How long does it take to get to Zanzibar City from the Airport?

It takes 8 min to get from Zanzibar City to Zanzibar (ZNZ) Airport.

How do I get to Zanzibar City?

We recommend flying to Zanzibar (ZNZ) Airport, which is 6.6 km away from Zanzibar City. The taxi from Zanzibar (ZNZ) to Zanzibar City takes 8 min.

Where can I stay near Zanzibar Island?

There are 803+ hotels available in Zanzibar Island.

How to get to Zanzibar Island from 5 nearby airports

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Duration	8 min
Distance	15 km
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Nearby airports	5 found

Duration

8 min

Distance

15 km

Average price

$97

Nearby airports

5 found

Closest airports to Zanzibar Island

The nearest airport to Zanzibar Island is Zanzibar (ZNZ). You can drive from Zanzibar (ZNZ) to Zanzibar City in around 8 min.

Recommended airport

Zanzibar (ZNZ)
1. taxi
Fastest
8 min
Cheapest
$5–7

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Other nearby airports

Dar es Salaam (DAR)
1. ferry
1h 56m
$43–109
Mombasa (MBA)
1. bus
2. ferry
12h
$74–152
Kilimanjaro (JRO)
1. taxi
2. train
3. ferry
12h 21m
$61–141
Ukunda (UKA)
1. taxi
2. bus
3. ferry
12h 42m
$160–254

Important airports for Zanzibar Island

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Zanzibar Airport
6.6 km

Frequently asked questions

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