Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)

Passengers arrive via Terminal 3 for international flights or Terminal 2 for domestic services, moving through health checks, immigration, baggage reclaim, and customs inspection.

• Disembark the aircraft via air bridge or passenger bus directly into the arrivals concourse.
• Complete mandatory health checks if arriving from areas requiring specific vaccination certificates.
• Proceed to immigration; present your passport along with an approved e-Visa printout or complete a visa-on-arrival application if eligible.
• Collect checked baggage from the carousels in the reclaim area.
• Pass through customs baggage scanning before exiting into the main public arrivals area.

• Taxi

  Official Airport Taxi

  Taxis are available immediately outside the arrivals exit for direct transfers.

  Time:

  Roughly 10–15 minutes to Stone Town; 60–90 minutes to coastal beach resorts.

  Typical cost:

  Typically USD 10–15 to Stone Town; USD 35–60 for distant beach locations.

• Train

  Hotel / Pre-arranged Transfer

  Private vehicle transfers arranged in advance via tour operators or hotels.

  Time:

  Roughly 10–15 minutes to Stone Town; 60–90 minutes to coastal resorts.

  Typical cost:

  Typically USD 15–70 depending on destination and vehicle class.

• Bus

  Dala-dala (Local Minibus)

  Shared public minibuses (Route 502) connecting the airport road to central Stone Town.

  Time:

  Roughly 20–30 minutes to Stone Town (Darajani Market).

  Typical cost:

  Typically around 1,000 TZS (under USD 1).

Transfers between international Terminal 3 and domestic Terminal 2 are completed on foot.

• Follow external pedestrian walkways to move between terminal buildings.
• International-to-domestic passengers must clear immigration, collect baggage, and clear customs before checking in for their domestic connection.
• Allow a minimum of 90 to 120 minutes between connecting flights.

Public Wi-Fi access is available across terminal buildings.

• Connect to the public network broadcast inside the terminal.
• Access may require accepting terms of service on a portal page.
• Local prepaid SIM cards are sold by mobile operators in the public arrival area.

Currency exchange services and automated teller machines (ATMs) are situated in the arrival area.

• ATMs dispense Tanzanian Shillings (TZS) for major international bank cards.
• Foreign exchange booths accept major currencies including USD, EUR, and GBP.
• US Dollar banknotes printed prior to 2009 are widely rejected by local banks and merchants.
• Cash remains the primary payment method for local transport and everyday transactions across Zanzibar.

Café and snack stalls operate landside and airside in both terminals.

• Outlets offer hot beverages, soft drinks, light snacks, and pastries.
• Dining selection is larger in the main concourse of Terminal 3.
• Halal options are standard across all dining vendors.

Passenger lounges are located airside within Terminal 3 for international departing passengers.

• Facilities include air-conditioned seating, light refreshments, Wi-Fi, and charging points.
• Access is provided to eligible airline status holders, premium class tickets, or via paid entrance passes.

There are no transit hotels inside the terminal buildings, but multiple hotels operate nearby.

• Several small hotels and guesthouses are located within a 5-minute drive of the airport.
• Stone Town offers extensive accommodation options 10–15 minutes away by road.
• Most accommodations can coordinate airport pickup services upon request.

Standard baggage retrieval services operate in the arrivals hall.

• Baggage trolleys are available in the reclaim area.
• Porters operate near baggage reclaim and charge a small tip for assistance.
• Direct enquiries for missing items to your airline's handling agent in the arrivals area.

Basic family facilities are present within Terminal 3.

• Baby changing space is available in dedicated restroom facilities.
• Strollers can generally be used up to the aircraft door or checked in at registration.

• ATMs
• Currency Exchange
• SIM Card Desks
• Duty-Free Shops
• Cafés and Snacks
• Executive Lounges
• Prayer Facilities

Local emergency number: 112

• Dial 112 for general emergencies, 115 for medical emergencies, or 110 for police across Tanzania.
• First aid services and medical personnel are stationed within the airport complex.
• Report lost passports to airport police and contact your embassy or consulate in Dar es Salaam.

• Check your passport validity and any visa, ETA or entry declaration required.
• Confirm your departure terminal on your boarding pass the day before.
• Activate a travel eSIM so you are online the moment you land.
• Download offline maps and screenshot your hotel address and booking reference.
• Tell your bank you are travelling and carry a backup payment card.
• Save the local emergency number and your embassy contact in your phone.
• Photograph your passport and store the copy somewhere you can reach offline.
• Check baggage allowance and any restricted items for your destination.

Airport operations change. Always confirm terminals, fares and timetables with the official sources below before you travel.

• Zanzibar Airports AuthorityOfficial airport source
• Tanzania Immigration Services DepartmentGovernment source
• Tanzania Revenue AuthorityGovernment source
• Ministry of Health TanzaniaGovernment source
• Zanzibar Commission for TourismGovernment source