Thatched beach umbrella, sun loungers and palms on white-sand Kendwa Beach, Zanzibar

Cheap flights to Zanzibar

Zanzibar is an Indian Ocean island known for historic Stone Town, spice farms and white-sand beaches, and is a popular add-on after a Tanzanian safari.

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Airports for Zanzibar

ZNZ Abeid Amani Karume International

Getting from the airport

Abeid Amani Karume International is just outside Stone Town; taxis and hotel transfers reach Stone Town quickly, while east- and north-coast beaches are roughly an hour away by road.

Where to stay in Zanzibar

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When flights to Zanzibar are cheapest

The dry months (about June–October and December–February) are peak. The long rains around April–May are usually cheapest.

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Frequently asked questions

What airport serves Zanzibar?

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ).

How do I get to Zanzibar after a safari?

Domestic flights connect Arusha and Kilimanjaro with Zanzibar, or you can fly via Dar es Salaam.

Is there a ferry from Dar es Salaam?

Yes. Fast ferries run between Dar es Salaam and Stone Town.