Zanzibar Airport Transfer (ZNZ)

Zanzibar Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (IATA: ZNZ) handles a mix of international charter arrivals and domestic connections from Dar es Salaam. The airport is 8 kilometres south of Stone Town. There is no rideshare service on Zanzibar. Taxis are unmetered — fares to beach destinations are negotiated in the arrivals area and fluctuate based on time of day, season, and how recently a large charter landed. A LocalsRide driver confirmed before landing provides a fixed price and a named contact inside arrivals.

ZNZ Transfer Times

Stone Town (UNESCO heritage area): 8 km, 15–20 min. Kendwa Rocks (north): 65 km, 75–90 min. Nungwi (north tip): 62 km, 70–85 min. Matemwe (northeast): 52 km, 55–70 min. Paje (east, kite surfing): 45 km, 50–65 min. Jambiani (southeast): 55 km, 65–80 min. Bwejuu: 48 km, 55–70 min.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are taxi prices from Zanzibar Airport so variable?

Zanzibar's airport taxi market is entirely unmetered and unregulated. Prices from ZNZ to Nungwi, for example, range from $30 to $80 depending on the driver, time of day, season, and your ability to negotiate. After a long international flight, negotiating at the kerbside in 30°C heat is not ideal. A pre-booked LocalsRide transfer has a single confirmed price — no auction on arrival.

What type of vehicle serves beach destinations in Zanzibar?

Most beach transfers in Zanzibar use saloon cars or standard SUVs on the tarmac sections. For rough coral road destinations (some southeast coast properties), a 4WD vehicle is preferable and can be requested at booking. Confirm your specific property location at booking — some north coast resorts are accessible via short dirt tracks.