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Fri, Oct 16
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Mombasa MBAZanzibar ZNZ

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Mombasa MBAZanzibar ZNZ

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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
Moi International
Arrive to
Abeid Amani Karume International
Average flights per week
302
Flight distance
247 km
Worth visiting
Unguja (Zanzibar Island)

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.

AirlineMon 21.09Tue 22.09Wed 23.09Thu 24.09Fri 25.09Sat 26.09Sun 27.09
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Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 28.09Tue 29.09Wed 30.09Thu 01.10Fri 02.10Sat 03.10Sun 04.10
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Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 05.10Tue 06.10Wed 07.10Thu 08.10Fri 09.10Sat 10.10Sun 11.10
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Weekly flights: 6 totalDaily flights: 0.86 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 12.10Tue 13.10Wed 14.10Thu 15.10Fri 16.10Sat 17.10Sun 18.10
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Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Mombasa to Zanzibar

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Air TanzaniaATCTCYes
Kenya AirwaysKQAKQNo
Skyward Express LimitedSEWOWYes
Precision AirPRFPWYes
JambojetJMAJMYes

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
August
Sunny days
277
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
20 Sep
57%
28°C24°C
27 Sep
30°C22°C
Monday
21 Sep
19%
29°C22°C
28 Sep
28°C22°C
Tuesday
22 Sep
36%
29°C22°C
29 Sep
65%
31°C23°C
Wednesday
23 Sep
38%
29°C22°C
30 Sep
41%
29°C23°C
Thursday
24 Sep
41%
29°C22°C
1 Oct
57%
30°C23°C
Friday
25 Sep
17%
29°C22°C
2 Oct
31°C22°C
Saturday
26 Sep
22%
29°C22°C
3 Oct
12%
30°C23°C
The distance between Mombasa and Zanzibar is 247 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Air Tanzania, Kenya Airways, Skyward Express Limited, Precision Air, and Jambojet. Mombasa and Zanzibar have 302 direct flights per week.

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