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Thu, Sep 3
Johannesburg JNBZanzibar ZNZ

£191
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Wed, Sep 2
Johannesburg JNBZanzibar ZNZ

£235
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Sun, Sep 6
Johannesburg JNBZanzibar ZNZ

£235
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Wed, Sep 2
Johannesburg JNBZanzibar ZNZ

£235
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1 stop
Fri, Sep 4
Johannesburg JNBZanzibar ZNZ

£250
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Direct
Tue, Sep 1
Johannesburg JNBZanzibar ZNZ

£279
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1 stop
Sat, Sep 5 – Tue, Sep 8
Johannesburg JNBZanzibar ZNZ

£364
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Sat, Sep 5 – Tue, Sep 8
Johannesburg JNBZanzibar ZNZ

£364
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1 stop
Sun, Sep 6 – Thu, Sep 10
Johannesburg JNBZanzibar ZNZ

£364
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1 stop
Sun, Sep 6 – Thu, Sep 10
Johannesburg JNBZanzibar ZNZ

£364
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1 stop
Sun, Sep 6 – Fri, Sep 11
Johannesburg JNBZanzibar ZNZ

£364
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Wed, Sep 2 – Fri, Sep 4
Johannesburg JNBZanzibar ZNZ

£439
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Getting from Zanzibar airport to the city center

Zanzibar is served by Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ), located approximately 5 km south of Stone Town, the island's historic city center. This compact distance makes airport transfers to city center destinations relatively quick and affordable. Transport options include taxis, private transfers, shared shuttles, dala-dalas (local minibuses), and ride-hailing services. Journey times typically range from 10 to 25 minutes depending on traffic conditions and your chosen mode of transport.

Notes:

  • Prices in TZS; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Taxi fares from the airport are generally fixed; confirm the price before departure.
  • Dala-dalas do not run on fixed schedules and may require a short walk from the airport entrance.
  • Ride-hailing availability in Zanzibar can be limited; have a backup plan.
  • Many hotels and resorts offer complimentary or paid airport transfers when pre-booked.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Zanzibar

Depart from
O. R. Tambo International
Arrive to
Abeid Amani Karume International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
2505 km
Worth visiting
Unguja (Zanzibar Island)

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 17.08Tue 18.08Wed 19.08Thu 20.08Fri 21.08Sat 22.08Sun 23.08
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Weekly flights: 9 totalDaily flights: 1.29 averageMost flights: Tuesday 2 flights
AirlineMon 24.08Tue 25.08Wed 26.08Thu 27.08Fri 28.08Sat 29.08Sun 30.08
---2---2---------
---1---1---1---
------1---------1
Weekly flights: 9 totalDaily flights: 1.29 averageMost flights: Tuesday 2 flights
AirlineMon 31.08Tue 01.09Wed 02.09Thu 03.09Fri 04.09Sat 05.09Sun 06.09
---2---2---------
---1---1---1---
------1---------1
Weekly flights: 9 totalDaily flights: 1.29 averageMost flights: Tuesday 2 flights
AirlineMon 07.09Tue 08.09Wed 09.09Thu 10.09Fri 11.09Sat 12.09Sun 13.09
---2---2---------
---1---1---------
------1------------
Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1.4 averageMost flights: Tuesday 2 flights

Check-in for a flight from Johannesburg to Zanzibar

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Fly SafairSFRFAYes
Ethiopian AirlinesETHETYes
Kenya AirwaysKQAKQNo
Air TanzaniaATCTCYes
Precision AirPRFPWYes

Weather in Zanzibar

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January30°C26°C
February30°C26°C
March30°C26°C
April29°C25°C
May28°C24°C
June27°C23°C
July27°C23°C
August27°C23°C
September28°C23°C
October29°C24°C
November29°C25°C
December30°C25°C
Hottest Month
30°C
February
Coldest month
23°C
July
Sunny days
276
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
23 Aug
45%
30°C22°C
30 Aug
57%
28°C23°C
Monday
24 Aug
46%
29°C22°C
31 Aug
63%
29°C22°C
Tuesday
25 Aug
39%
29°C22°C
1 Sep
36%
28°C22°C
Wednesday
26 Aug
36%
29°C21°C
2 Sep
61%
28°C21°C
Thursday
27 Aug
43%
29°C21°C
3 Sep
17%
28°C21°C
Friday
28 Aug
57%
29°C22°C
4 Sep
40%
28°C22°C
Saturday
29 Aug
65%
29°C22°C
5 Sep
44%
29°C22°C
Travelers usually depart from O. R. Tambo International, or Lanseria International when they travel from Johannesburg to Zanzibar. The distance between Johannesburg and Zanzibar is 2505 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Fly Safair, Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, Air Tanzania, and Precision Air. Johannesburg and Zanzibar have 400 direct flights per week.

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