# ZNZ — Zanzibar (Zanzibar–Abeid Amani Karume International)

> ZNZ (Zanzibar–Abeid Amani Karume International) is the main international airport serving Zanzibar, Tanzania. Source: https://www.airportexit.com/airports/znz-zanzibar

## At a glance

- **Best exit method:** Use a pre-arranged hotel transfer
- **Typical fare:** US$15–US$25 to Stone Town / US$40–US$70 to North/East coasts
- **Journey time:** 15 min Stone Town / 60–90 min northern beaches
- **Pickup point:** Driver in Arrivals with name sign
- **Key warning:** Unbooked taxis quote US$50+ for the 15-min Stone Town ride. Touts swarm at the curb
- **Fare reality (ZNZ → Stone Town):** expected US$15–US$25 · concerning US$40+ · likely scam US$60+ tourist tax
- **Overall risk:** medium — Heavy tourist airport with persistent touts. Pre-arranged hotel transfer is the calmest option. Independent taxi negotiation possible but pushy.
- **Last updated:** June 2026 (high confidence)

## Ways out of ZNZ, ranked

1. **Pre-arranged hotel transfer** _(recommended)_ — cost US$15–US$70, journey 15–90 min, wait Pre-arranged, payment Card & Cash.
   - Pros: No negotiation
   - Cons: Book ahead
2. **Negotiated taxi (Stone Town)** — cost US$15–US$25, journey 15 min, wait Immediate, payment Cash.
   - Pros: Cheap if negotiated
   - Cons: Pushy touts
3. **Shared dala-dala** — cost TZS 1,500, journey 30–45 min, wait Every 15 min, payment Cash.
   - Pros: Cheapest
   - Cons: No luggage space; Tourist-confusing
4. **Unbooked airport taxi** — cost US$40–US$80, journey 15 min, wait Immediate, payment Cash.
   - Cons: Standard tourist overcharge

## First 30 minutes after landing at ZNZ

1. Pay visa-on-arrival US$50 cash + US$44 tourism tax (resort levy) often paid at hotel
2. Clear immigration
3. Collect bags, clear customs
4. Find pre-booked driver's name sign — or politely walk past curb touts
5. Total to Stone Town: 15 min

## Common scams at ZNZ

- **Curb tout overcharge** (medium risk): Multiple men quote US$50 for the US$15 ride to Stone Town. _How to avoid:_ Pre-arranged transfer, or walk to the marked taxi rank and negotiate.
- **Fake tour-package sale** (medium risk): Driver offers cheap 'spice tour' that turns into a high-pressure sale. _How to avoid:_ Book tours through your hotel.

## Payment warnings at ZNZ

- USD for visa; TZS and card useful in town

## Arrival checklist for ZNZ

- US$ crisp bills
- Pre-booked transfer confirmed
- Patience with touts

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Last updated: June 2026

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