How to Get to Zanzibar
Airports, onward transport, and entry requirements for Zanzibar, Tanzania.
Getting There
Nearest Airport: Abeid Amani Karume International (ZNZ)
Flight Hubs: Dar es Salaam (20min, multiple daily), Nairobi (1.5h), Addis Ababa (3h), Dubai (5h direct)
Local Transport: Dala-dala minibuses (cheap but crowded, 500-1000 TZS). Taxis negotiated upfront ($5-15 around Stone Town). Scooter rental ($15-20/day, good for north coast). No Uber.
Visa: Most passports: single-entry tourist visa USD 50 (e-Visa via the Tanzania portal or on arrival), covering both Zanzibar and mainland Tanzania. US citizens must take the multiple-entry visa at USD 100.