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Getting from Zanzibar airport to the city center
Fastest options: taxi or private transfer. Best value: dala-dala (local minibus) or shared shuttle.
Transport Option | Typical Time | Typical Cost | Frequency | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10-20 min | TZS 25,000-TZS 35,000 (TZS 25,000–35,000 (approx. USD 10–14); fixed rate to Stone Town) | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | convenience and speed | |
10-20 min | TZS 40,000-TZS 75,000 (TZS 40,000–75,000 (approx. USD 16–30); pre-booked service) | pre-booked (traffic dependent) | comfort and reliability | |
15-30 min | TZS 10,000-TZS 20,000 (TZS 10,000–20,000 (approx. USD 4–8); shared with other passengers) | on arrival of flights (traffic dependent) | budget travelers | |
20-40 min | TZS 500-TZS 1,000 (TZS 500–1,000 (approx. USD 0.20–0.40); local experience) | irregular, when full (traffic dependent) | adventurous budget travelers | |
10-25 min | TZS 15,000-TZS 30,000 (TZS 15,000–30,000 (approx. USD 6–12); app-based pricing) | on-demand, limited availability (traffic dependent) | app users seeking value | |
10-20 min | TZS 0-TZS 50,000 (Often complimentary or TZS up to 50,000 (approx. USD 20); check with hotel) | pre-arranged (traffic dependent) | resort guests |
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
Weekly direct flights
Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Mombasa to Zanzibar in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.
| Airline | Mon 04.05 | Tue 05.05 | Wed 06.05 | Thu 07.05 | Fri 08.05 | Sat 09.05 | Sun 10.05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| --- | --- | --- | 1 | --- | --- | 1 | |
| --- | --- | --- | 1 | --- | --- | --- | |
| Weekly flights: 3 total | Daily flights: 0.43 average | Most flights: Thursday 1 flights |
| Airline | Mon 11.05 | Tue 12.05 | Wed 13.05 | Thu 14.05 | Fri 15.05 | Sat 16.05 | Sun 17.05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| --- | --- | --- | 1 | --- | --- | 1 | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | |
| Weekly flights: 2 total | Daily flights: 0.29 average | Most flights: Thursday 1 flights |
| Airline | Mon 18.05 | Tue 19.05 | Wed 20.05 | Thu 21.05 | Fri 22.05 | Sat 23.05 | Sun 24.05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| --- | --- | --- | 1 | --- | --- | --- | |
| --- | 1 | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | |
| Weekly flights: 2 total | Daily flights: 0.29 average | Most flights: Thursday 1 flights |
| Airline | Mon 25.05 | Tue 26.05 | Wed 27.05 | Thu 28.05 | Fri 29.05 | Sat 30.05 | Sun 31.05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| --- | --- | --- | 1 | --- | --- | 1 | |
| --- | --- | --- | 1 | --- | --- | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 4 total | Daily flights: 0.57 average | Most flights: Thursday 1 flights |
Check-in for a flight from Mombasa to Zanzibar
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Precision Air | PRF | PW | Yes |
| Jambojet | JMA | JM | Yes |
| Kenya Airways | KQA | KQ | No |
| Air Tanzania | ATC | TC | Yes |
| Safarilink Aviation | XLK | F2 | Yes |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
Weather in Zanzibar
Average Weather
| Month | Average monthly max temperature | Average monthly min temperature |
| January | 30°C | 26°C |
| February | 30°C | 26°C |
| March | 30°C | 26°C |
| April | 29°C | 25°C |
| May | 28°C | 24°C |
| June | 27°C | 23°C |
| July | 27°C | 23°C |
| August | 27°C | 23°C |
| September | 28°C | 23°C |
| October | 29°C | 24°C |
| November | 29°C | 25°C |
| December | 30°C | 25°C |
14 day forecast
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