Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)

Zanzibar, TZ 🇹🇿 Large International Airport Scheduled Service Big Airport

ICAO

HTZA

IATA

ZNZ

Elevation

54 ft

Region

TZ-07

Local Time

Airport Information

GPS Code: HTZA

Local Code: Not available

Location: -6.22202° N, 39.224899° E

Continent: Africa

Type: Large International Airport

Keywords: HTAK Zanzibar Airport Kiembi Samaki

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Online Reviews Summary

Recent traveler reviews for Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) in Zanzibar present a mixed but generally improving picture, largely due to the opening of its new Terminal 3. While the new terminal receives praise for its modernity and cleanliness, travelers frequently highlight organizational issues, inconsistent staff professionalism, and long wait times in various areas, particularly for arrivals and older terminal sections. Overall satisfaction appears heavily dependent on which terminal is experienced and the specific interactions with airport staff.

What Travelers Love

Modern and Clean Terminal 3: The new Terminal 3 is often described as modern, clean, and well-organized, offering a significantly improved experience compared to older facilities.
Decent Air Conditioning: Travelers appreciate the effective air conditioning in the new terminal, providing comfort in Zanzibar's warm climate.
Smooth Departure Security (sometimes): For departures, check-in and security can sometimes be smooth and efficient.
Variety of Shops and Cafes Airside: The new terminal features duty-free shops, local souvenir stores, and cafes offering food and beverages.
Convenient Transportation to Stone Town: The airport is relatively close to Stone Town (approximately 20 minutes), and pre-arranged private transfers are generally efficient.

Common Complaints

Chaos and Disorganization: Many travelers report a chaotic and unorganized environment, especially during peak times, leading to confusion and frustration.
Long Security, Customs, and Immigration Wait Times: Queues for Visa on Arrival (VOA), immigration, and security checks can be excessively long and slow, with some experiencing delays of over an hour. Immigration wait times are estimated at around 9-10 minutes currently but can be longer.
Staff Behavior and Corruption: There are concerning reports of airport staff requesting money (bribes), reopening luggage, and even stealing personal items during security checks. Unfriendly service is also noted.
Inadequate Air Conditioning in Older Areas: Parts of the airport, particularly older terminals or certain waiting areas, are described as stiflingly hot with poor or non-existent air conditioning.
Limited Amenities and Poor Wi-Fi: Beyond the main departure halls of the new terminal, facilities can be basic, with scarce seating and unreliable Wi-Fi connectivity that works on and off. Airport lounges have also received negative reviews for being outdated.

While Abeid Amani Karume International Airport has made significant strides with its new Terminal 3, offering a much-improved physical environment, travelers should still anticipate potential challenges related to queues, staff interactions, and overall operational efficiency, particularly during busy periods. Arranging airport transfers in advance is highly recommended to ensure a smoother arrival and departure experience.

Last updated: 186 days ago

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Airport Routes

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) offers 55 flight routes operated by 10 airlines. Major carriers include Auric Air Services, Flightlink, Air Tanzania and others. Popular destinations from Zanzibar include Dar es Salaam, Arusha, Kilimanjaro Int'l, Moi Int'l and Pemba.

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Top Routes (by observations)

Dar es Salaam (DAR) 10
Arusha (ARK) 7
Kilimanjaro Int'l (JRO) 6
Moi Int'l (MBA) 6
Pemba (PMA) 4
Jomo Kenyatta Int'l (NBO) 4
Tanga (TGT) 2
Charles de Gaulle/Roissy (CDG) 1
Malpensa Int'l (MXP) 1
Leonardo da Vinci Int'l (Fiumicino Int'l) (FCO) 1
Ben Gurion Int'l (TLV) 1
Zurich (Kloten) (ZRH) 1

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Popular Flight Routes

55 routes indexed for Abeid Amani Karume International Airport. Route data is updated based on demand — track this airport to get regular updates on existing and new routes. Sign up free to track this airport.

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Destination	IATA	City	Aircraft Type	Airline	Details
Dar es Salaam	`DAR`	Dar es Salaam	C208	Auric Air Services	359 flights · 45 mi
Arusha	`ARK`	Arusha	DH8B	Auric Air Services	212 flights · 266 mi
Arusha	`ARK`	Arusha	ATR	Flightlink	172 flights · 266 mi
Pemba	`PMA`	Pemba	E120	Flightlink	149 flights · 78 mi
Dar es Salaam	`DAR`	Dar es Salaam	DH8B	Air Tanzania	134 flights · 45 mi
Dar es Salaam	`DAR`	Dar es Salaam	C208	Coastal Aviation	126 flights · 45 mi
Pemba	`PMA`	Pemba	C208	Auric Air Services	115 flights · 78 mi
Dar es Salaam	`DAR`	Dar es Salaam	ATR	Flightlink	113 flights · 45 mi
Dar es Salaam	`DAR`	Dar es Salaam	AT72	Precision Air	109 flights · 45 mi
Dubai Int'l	`DXB`	Dubai	B38M	FlyDubai	77 flights · 2433 mi
Kilimanjaro Int'l	`JRO`	Mount Kilimanjaro	B38M	Turkish Airlines	62 flights · 243 mi
Arusha	`ARK`	Arusha	AT72	Precision Air	56 flights · 266 mi
Istanbul Airport	`IST`	Istanbul	B38M	Turkish Airlines	54 flights · 3351 mi
Jomo Kenyatta Int'l	`NBO`	Nairobi	B738	Kenya Airways	48 flights · 374 mi
Moi Int'l	`MBA`	Mombasa	DH8B	Safarilink Aviation	41 flights · 153 mi
Arusha	`ARK`	Arusha	DH8A	Regional Air	40 flights · 266 mi
Tanga	`TGT`	Tanga	C208	Auric Air Services	38 flights · 79 mi
Arusha	`ARK`	Arusha	C208	Coastal Aviation	37 flights · 266 mi
Bole Int'l	`ADD`	Addis Ababa	A359	Ethiopian Airlines	33 flights · 1052 mi
Kilimanjaro Int'l	`JRO`	Mount Kilimanjaro	DH8B	Air Tanzania	26 flights · 243 mi
Arusha	`ARK`	Arusha	C208	Air Excel	26 flights · 266 mi
Jomo Kenyatta Int'l	`NBO`	Nairobi	AT72	Precision Air	24 flights · 374 mi
Seeb Int'l	`MCT`	Muscat	B738	Oman Air	24 flights · 2431 mi
Tanga	`TGT`	Tanga	C208	Coastal Aviation	22 flights · 79 mi
Pemba	`PMA`	Pemba	DH8C	Air Tanzania	21 flights · 78 mi
Jomo Kenyatta Int'l	`NBO`	Nairobi	ATR	Flightlink	21 flights · 374 mi
Dar es Salaam	`DAR`	Dar es Salaam	C208	Air Excel	19 flights · 45 mi
Jomo Kenyatta Int'l	`NBO`	Nairobi	DH8B	Air Tanzania	17 flights · 374 mi
Zurich (Kloten)	`ZRH`	Zurich	A359	Edelweiss Air AG	12 flights · 4158 mi
Hamad Int'l	`DOH`	Doha	B788	Qatar Airways	11 flights · 2332 mi
Kilimanjaro Int'l	`JRO`	Mount Kilimanjaro	AT72	Precision Air	11 flights · 243 mi
Moi Int'l	`MBA`	Mombasa	E120	Flightlink	11 flights · 153 mi
Arusha	`ARK`	Arusha	DH8B	Air Tanzania	11 flights · 266 mi
OR Tambo Int'l	`JNB`	Johannesburg	B738	Safair	10 flights · 1557 mi
Kilimanjaro Int'l	`JRO`	Mount Kilimanjaro	A359	Air France	8 flights · 243 mi
Dar es Salaam	`DAR`	Dar es Salaam	B738	Kenya Airways	8 flights · 45 mi
Moi Int'l	`MBA`	Mombasa	A333	Discover	6 flights · 153 mi
Dar es Salaam	`DAR`	Dar es Salaam	B738	Oman Air	6 flights · 45 mi
Pemba	`PMA`	Pemba	C208	Coastal Aviation	5 flights · 78 mi
Moi Int'l	`MBA`	Mombasa	B788	TUI Airlines	4 flights · 153 mi
Kilimanjaro Int'l	`JRO`	Mount Kilimanjaro	CRJ9	UTair Express	4 flights · 243 mi
Moi Int'l	`MBA`	Mombasa	737	RWD	3 flights · 153 mi
Dar es Salaam	`DAR`	Dar es Salaam	B78X	KLM Royal Dutch Airlines	3 flights · 45 mi
Amsterdam Schiphol	`AMS`	Amsterdam	B78X	KLM Royal Dutch Airlines	3 flights · 4527 mi
Entebbe Int'l	`EBB`	Entebbe (near Kampala)	CRJ9	UGD	2 flights · 638 mi
Kilimanjaro Int'l	`JRO`	Mount Kilimanjaro	B789	ETH	2 flights · 243 mi
Charles de Gaulle/Roissy	`CDG`	Paris	A359	AFR	2 flights · 4415 mi
Ben Gurion Int'l	`TLV`	Tel Aviv	A320	ISR	2 flights · 2660 mi
Kigali Int'l	`KGL`	Kigali	737	RWD	2 flights · 692 mi
Dar es Salaam	`DAR`	Dar es Salaam	B38M	FDB	2 flights · 45 mi
Leonardo da Vinci Int'l (Fiumicino Int'l)	`FCO`	Rome	787	NOS	2 flights · 3733 mi
Hurghada	`HRG`	Hurghada	B38M	Travel Service	2 flights · 2339 mi
Malpensa Int'l	`MXP`	Milan	787	Neos	1 flight · 4051 mi
Moi Int'l	`MBA`	Mombasa	DH8D	Jambojet	1 flight · 153 mi
Frankfurt Int'l	`FRA`	Frankfurt am Main	A333	Discover	1 flight · 4303 mi

Top Airlines

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Airlines by Flight Activity

Based on observed flight operations and route network

Airline	Routes	Flights	Destinations	Last Activity
Auric Air Services `AUK` / `UI`	4	724	4	Mar 30, 2026
Flightlink `FLZ` / `YS`	5	466	5	Jun 1, 2026
Air Tanzania `ATC` / `TC`	5	209	5	Jun 1, 2026
Precision Air `PRF` / `PW`	4	200	4	Jun 1, 2026
Coastal Aviation `CSV` / `CQ`	4	190	4	Jun 1, 2026
Turkish Airlines `THY` / `TK`	2	116	2	May 29, 2026
FlyDubai `FDB` / `FZ`	2	79	2	May 29, 2026
Kenya Airways `KQA` / `KQ`	2	56	2	Jun 1, 2026
Air Excel `XLL`	2	45	2	Mar 17, 2026
Safarilink Aviation `XLK` / `F2`	1	41	1	Mar 10, 2026

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For Pilots

Designation	Length	Width	Surface	Status
`18/36`	9915 ft	148 ft	ASP	Active Lighted

Type	Description	Frequency
APP	APP	`121.2 MHz`
TWR	TWR	`121.2 MHz`

Ident	Name	Type	Frequency
`ZZ`	Zanzibar	NDB	`385 kHz`

Ground Transportation

Last updated: Nov 21, 2025

Taxis

Taxis are the most common and convenient option, available 24/7 outside the arrivals terminal. Fares are not metered, so it is crucial to negotiate and agree on a price with the driver before starting your trip. A typical ride to Stone Town takes about 15-20 minutes. Many hotels also offer pre-booked airport transfer services for a fixed rate.

Rental Cars

Several local and international car rental agencies have desks at the airport. It is highly recommended to book a vehicle in advance, especially during peak season. To rent a car, you will need a valid driver's license from your home country, an International Driving Permit (IDP), and a temporary Zanzibar driving permit, which the rental company can arrange for a fee.

Public Transportation

The local public transport, known as 'Dala-dalas' (shared minibuses), offers a very low-cost way to travel. However, they do not pick up directly from the terminal exit. You must walk a short distance to the main road to catch one. This option is best for adventurous, budget-conscious travelers with minimal luggage, as the vehicles are often crowded and do not run on a fixed schedule.

AI-Generated Content: This ground transportation information was compiled using AI from publicly available sources. Prices, schedules, and availability may change; please verify with official airport or transportation provider websites before traveling.

Distances are approximate and calculated as straight-line distances.

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