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How much do flights to Zanzibar cost?
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
Check-in for a flight from Sharm El Sheikh to Zanzibar
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Cairo | MSC | SM | No |
| Precision Air | PRF | PW | Yes |
| Egyptair | MSR | MS | Yes |
| Qatar Airways | QTR | QR | Yes |
| Turkish Airlines | THY | TK | No |
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 |
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