Flights & Getting There
Flying to Zanzibar (ZNZ)
Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) on Zanzibar Island receives direct flights from the Tanzanian mainland and a growing number of regional destinations. Many guests fly into Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for a climb or safari, then connect to Zanzibar.
Air Tanzania
The national carrier — domestic and regional flights including JRO/DAR to Zanzibar.
Precision Air
Scheduled domestic and regional flights across Tanzania, including Zanzibar.
Ferry from Dar es Salaam
Azam Marine operates fast ferries between Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar’s Stone Town port. The crossing takes roughly 1.5–2 hours. Schedules and fares change, so confirm current times before you travel.
Arrival & transfers
Private transfers between Zanzibar’s airport, ferry terminal and your hotel are arranged with your booking. Rates are per vehicle, one way, and confirmed at the time of booking.
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How to get to Zanzibar — flights to Zanzibar (ZNZ), the Dar es Salaam ferry, airport transfers, entry requirements and official airline links for Air Tanzania and Precision Air.
Zanzibar
Zanzibar is reached by air or by ferry from Dar es Salaam. Most of our guests combine it with a Kilimanjaro climb or a Northern Circuit safari, flying into Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) and connecting to the island. Here is how the journey comes together.
Getting there
Three ways to
reach Zanzibar.
Baggage allowances are ticket-specific. Checked and cabin baggage limits depend on the airline, route and fare class you purchase — not on whether you arrive by air or ferry. Confirm the baggage terms of your specific ticket with the airline or ferry operator before travelling, especially if you are carrying climbing or safari gear.
Before you travel
Entry &
arrival essentials.
Requirements and fees change, so always confirm the current position with official sources before you travel. Use the official Tanzanian e-visa portal rather than relying on outdated figures.
Flight schedules, ferry times and entry requirements change frequently and vary by nationality. Confirm current details with the airline, ferry operator and official Tanzanian immigration sources before booking travel.
Planning your extension
Combine Stone Town
and the beach.
Many guests pair a night or two in Stone Town with a longer beach stay. These are custom planning options we arrange around your flights and the rest of your Tanzania trip — not fixed packages.
Start in Stone Town
Arrive into Zanzibar and spend a night or two in Stone Town to explore the old town, markets and Forodhani Gardens before heading to the coast.
Move to the beach
Transfer to Matemwe or Nungwi for a relaxed beach stay. The area you choose depends on whether you prefer a quiet coastline or a livelier beach village.
Connect to your trip
We align your Zanzibar nights with your climb or safari dates and your outbound flight. Tell us your plans and we will suggest a workable sequence.
These are suggestions, not guaranteed packages. Nights, areas and activities are confirmed in your written quotation based on availability and your dates.
Plan your arrival
We’ll arrange
the transfers.
Tell us your flights or ferry and where you are staying. We will arrange your Zanzibar transfers and connect your island stay to the rest of your Tanzania trip.
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