How to find cheap flights to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)
The cheapest price currently available for a one-way flight to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is Rs129,577. A return plane ticket to ZNZ right now is Rs201,919.
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Avoid leaving things to the last moment. You're more likely to secure the best price on tickets to Zanzibar, where Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is located, if you book ahead. Airlines generally offer some amazing early bird discounts.
Widen your search for cheap flights to Zanzibar by selecting the 'Add nearby airports' option. This allows you to browse fares for all the airports closest to your departure and destination points and could help keep costs down.
Consider taking a flight with a stop since indirect routes often cost less. Simply uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport.
Best time to go to Zanzibar
May is typically the cheapest month to board a flight to Zanzibar.
To find the month with the cheapest flights to ZNZ, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you're flexible with your dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they show you the lowest available fares.
If you'd like to experience Zanzibar at its busiest, book your flights to ZNZ for July. Taking a trip during peak periods typically means more to see and do compared to other times of the year.
Travel in December if you'd rather avoid the crowds. This is the quietest time of the year and also when plane tickets to Zanzibar are often less expensive.
The weather can make or break a holiday, so consider what type of conditions you want to get away in. Zanzibar is warmest in February, averaging between 24ºC and 33ºC.
Temperatures are lowest in July, when they range from 21ºC to 29ºC.
July gives you the best chance of clearer skies. With two days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Zanzibar.
The wettest time of year is April. Plan your trip then and you'll likely get around 21 days of rainfall.
Flying to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ): What you need to know
Skip the layovers and travel to Zanzibar in one easy hop. Lock in a direct flight to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport with one of these top airlines:
Think about booking your ZNZ plane ticket with Qatar Airways. It's the top performer for punctuality, with up to 93% of flights into this hub touching down on time.
ZNZ is located in the UTC+3 timezone.
Whether you're coming in late or just want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some comfortable hotels near Abeid Amani Karume International Airport. Check in and relax at one of these after your flight to ZNZ:
Abeid Amani Karume International Airport has an on-time performance of 64%. This figure reflects how often departing flights from ZNZ arrive according to plan.
Getting to central Zanzibar from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)
The distance from ZNZ to central Zanzibar is about 8 kilometres.
You'll get to the centre in around 15 minutes if you're taking a taxi or a ride-share after your flight to ZNZ.
Catch public transport and you'll be there in roughly 30 minutes.
If you'd love to stay close to the action in Zanzibar, book a room at one of these comfortable options:
Zanzibar highlights
Jump off your flight to Zanzibar and head straight for these must-see attractions:
House of Wonders: An ideal place to kick off your sightseeing, this landmark is around 2 kilometres northwest of the city centre.
Tanzania Attractions: Need one more reason to visit Zanzibar? This landmark brings in the crowds and is about 0.80 kilometres northwest of the city centre.
How to get to Bagamoyo from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)
Off to the nearby city of Bagamoyo? It's about 161 kilometres from ZNZ. Give yourself around 4 hours to drive to the centre.
Travelling from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) to Mvomero
Mvomero is another city that's easy to reach from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport. It's about 64 kilometres away.
Explore more of Tanzania
There are plenty more places you'll want to see in Tanzania, starting with Morogoro. Choma Waterfalls, Selous Choma Waterfall and Uluguru Nature Forest Reserve are must-sees in this city, which is about 177 kilometres west of Zanzibar.
Tanga is another top destination in Tanzania and is roughly 129 kilometres north of Zanzibar. Zero in on some of the best places like Amboni Caves, Mkomazi National Park and Jumba La Ufalme, Tanga Kusini.