Zanzibar Airport to Zanzibar City Centre transfer

8.7 km by road about 10 min without traffic from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)

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Private transfers booked with Welcome Pickups. Distance and drive time: OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap data, 10 October 2026.

The trip

Zanzibar City Centre is 8.7 km from Zanzibar Airport by road. With no traffic the drive takes about 10 min; allow more at rush hour and, on arrival, for passport control and baggage. A pre-booked transfer is the door-to-door option: you book before you fly and see the price for your date and group size before you pay.

See the route on OpenStreetMap

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FAQ

How far is Zanzibar City Centre from Zanzibar Airport?+

8.7 km by road from Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ), about 10 min of driving without traffic (OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap data, 10 October 2026).

How do I get from Zanzibar Airport to Zanzibar City Centre?+

A private transfer goes door to door: book it before you fly and the price for your date is shown before you pay.

Where else can I book a transfer to from Zanzibar Airport?+

Other places with pre-booked transfers from ZNZ: Nungwi (63.1 km).