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Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

Zanzibar, Tanzania
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Gateway to the Spice Island of Zanzibar.

Opened
1936
Location
Zanzibar, Tanzania
Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is the principal airport serving Zanzibar, an archipelago off the coast of Tanzania in the Indian Ocean. Named after the first President of Zanzibar, Abeid Amani Karume, the airport handles a significant volume of international and domestic traffic driven largely by the island's thriving tourism industry. The airport has undergone substantial expansion and modernization over the years, including the construction of a new international terminal to handle growing passenger numbers. It serves as a key entry point for visitors arriving from mainland Africa, the Middle East, and Europe. Zanzibar's status as a major tourist destination, famous for its beaches, historical Stone Town, and spice trade heritage, means the airport experiences strong seasonal demand. Several international carriers operate direct or connecting services, linking the island to major regional hubs.
Terminals
The airport has separate international and domestic terminal facilities, with the newer international terminal completed to accommodate increased traffic.
Getting to & from
Taxis and minibuses (dala-dalas) are the primary ground transport options connecting the airport to Zanzibar Town, located approximately six kilometers away.
Airlines here
Major carriers serving ZNZ include Precision Air, Flydubai, Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, and Oman Air, among others.
Notable facts
  • ›Named after Abeid Amani Karume, the first President of Zanzibar following the 1964 revolution.
  • ›Located approximately 6 km south of Zanzibar Town (Stone Town).
  • ›Tourism is the dominant driver of passenger traffic, particularly from European charter flights.
  • ›The airport sits at an elevation of approximately 54 feet (16 meters) above sea level.
  • ›It is one of the busiest airports in Tanzania, second only to Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam.
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Route map (7 destinations)

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Routes

ZNZ → MBA5H · CRJ
ZNZ → FRADE · 767
ZNZ → ADDET · 73W
ZNZ → JROET · 763
ZNZ → JNBJE · 738
ZNZ → DARKQ · AT7
ZNZ → JROLH · 763
ZNZ → NBOKQ · AT7
ZNZ → DARPW · AT7 AT4
ZNZ → NBOPW · AT7
ZNZ → DARWY · 738
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Abeid Amani Karume International Airport
Encyclopaedia

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is the main airport in the Zanzibar Archipelago located on Unguja Island, Zanzibar, Tanzania. It is approximately 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) south of Zanzibar City, the capital of Zanzibar, and has flights to East Africa, Europe, and the Middle East. It was previously known as Kisauni Airport and Zanzibar International Airport. It was renamed in 2010 in honour of Abeid Amani Karume (1905–1972), the island's first president.

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