Flights to Zanzibar
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Zanzibar is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,915 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR, 79 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abeid Amani Karume International Airport | ZNZ | 7 km (4 mi) | 9,915 ft | 54 ft |
| Julius Nyerere International Airport | DAR | 79 km (49 mi) | 9,843 ft | 182 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 9,915 ft, ZNZ handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 54 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Zanzibar
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zanzibar to Nairobi | Kenya | 604 km (375 mi) | about 1 h 31 min |
| Zanzibar to Mogadishu | Somalia | 1,139 km (708 mi) | about 2 h 13 min |
| Zanzibar to Lubumbashi | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,425 km (885 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Zanzibar to Kakamega | Kenya | 870 km (541 mi) | about 1 h 52 min |
| Zanzibar to Kampala | Uganda | 1,029 km (639 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Zanzibar to Mombasa | Kenya | 240 km (149 mi) | about 1 h 3 min |
| Zanzibar to Kigali | Rwanda | 1,117 km (694 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Zanzibar to Lilongwe | Malawi | 1,050 km (653 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Zanzibar to Mwanza | Tanzania | 807 km (502 mi) | about 1 h 47 min |
| Zanzibar to Blantyre | Malawi | 1,163 km (723 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| Zanzibar to Bukavu | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,218 km (757 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Zanzibar to Nampula | Mozambique | 996 km (619 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Zanzibar to Bujumbura | Burundi | 1,133 km (704 mi) | about 2 h 12 min |
| Zanzibar to Dodoma | Tanzania | 382 km (238 mi) | about 1 h 14 min |
| Zanzibar to Kitwe | Zambia | 1,412 km (878 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Zanzibar to Ndola | Zambia | 1,382 km (859 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Zanzibar to Arusha | Tanzania | 418 km (259 mi) | about 1 h 17 min |
| Zanzibar to Mbeya | Tanzania | 703 km (437 mi) | about 1 h 39 min |
| Zanzibar to Nansana | Uganda | 1,037 km (644 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Zanzibar to Ruiru | Kenya | 611 km (379 mi) | about 1 h 32 min |
| Zanzibar to Eldoret | Kenya | 862 km (535 mi) | about 1 h 51 min |
| Zanzibar to Kira | Uganda | 1,031 km (641 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Zanzibar to Kinshasa | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 2,652 km (1,648 mi) | about 4 h 9 min |
| Zanzibar to Lagos | Nigeria | 4,213 km (2,618 mi) | about 6 h 9 min |
| Zanzibar to Jakarta | Indonesia | 7,472 km (4,643 mi) | about 10 h 20 min |
| Zanzibar to Lima | Peru | 12,680 km (7,879 mi) | about 17 h |
| Zanzibar to Bogotá | Colombia | 12,631 km (7,849 mi) | about 16 h 57 min |
| Zanzibar to Abidjan | Ivory Coast | 4,963 km (3,084 mi) | about 7 h 7 min |
| Zanzibar to Singapore | Singapore | 7,224 km (4,489 mi) | about 10 h 1 min |
| Zanzibar to Ibadan | Nigeria | 4,194 km (2,606 mi) | about 6 h 8 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Zanzibar?
Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) is the closest large airport at 7 km (4 mi). The others, DAR, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is ZNZ from Zanzibar city centre?
7 km (4 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Zanzibar on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.