Practical information
Zanzibar Airport Guide
Zanzibar's airport is small and the arrival process is straightforward, but knowing the order of things makes it faster.
On arrival
- Health and yellow fever check, if you have come from or transited a country where it is required.
- Immigration, where your visa is checked or issued.
- Baggage reclaim.
- Customs, then out into the arrivals hall.
Visas
Most nationalities need a Tanzanian visa, which also covers Zanzibar. Applying in advance avoids queueing on arrival. We handle applications for any passport nationality.
Money and SIM cards
There are ATMs and exchange counters at the airport, and mobile operators sell tourist SIM cards with data bundles. Rates in town are usually a little better, but the convenience on arrival is worth it.
Getting to your hotel
Pre-booked private transfers meet you in arrivals with your name. Transfer times run from about 15 minutes to Stone Town up to about 1 hour 15 minutes to Nungwi. Taxis are available but rates are negotiated and vehicles vary.