How to get from ZNZ to Zanzibar
| Option | Cost | Journey time |
|---|---|---|
| Daladala (shared minibus) | TZS 500 | 25 min |
| Taxi to Stone Town | USD 15–25 | 15 min |
| Hotel transfer (book ahead) | USD 20–30 | 15 min |
ZNZ is 6km from Stone Town — taxis USD 15-25 (negotiate, no meter), Daladala minibus TZS 500. For 4-hour layovers: Stone Town walk + Forodhani night market. For 12+ hours: add a Spice Tour. Bring USD cash — ATMs unreliable.
Skip the queue — pre-book an arrival transfer
A fixed-price transfer meets you inside arrivals with a name-board. No haggling, no cash, no scam risk after a long flight into ZNZ.
Getting out of Zanzibar (ZNZ)
Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.
Pre-book a fixed-price transfer
Our pickDriver waits at arrivals with your name, tracks your flight, and the price you see is the price you pay. English-speaking, fixed price. No surge, no haggling at 2am.
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Common questions
How much does a taxi from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport to Zanzibar cost?
USD 15–25 — expect the higher end during rush hour or bad weather. Pre-book a fixed-price transfer if you want price certainty.
What's the cheapest way from ZNZ to Zanzibar?
Daladala (shared minibus) at TZS 500 — 25 min to central Zanzibar.
Do I need to buy a visa on arrival in Tanzania?
Same as Tanzania mainland — Tanzania visa is required even on Zanzibar (separate immigration desk). Visa-on-arrival USD 50 (USD 100 US). E-visa recommended. Yellow fever certificate if from endemic country.