Airport to Paje
South-east coast · ≈ 50 min
A private transfer from Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ) to Paje takes roughly 50 minutes across the middle of the island. Fixed fare, named driver at arrivals.
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Book your private airport transfer before you arrive. Know your price upfront, choose your destination and enjoy a smoother start to your Zanzibar holiday.
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Airport routes
Airport to Nungwi
Northern tip · ≈ 75 min
Zanzibar Airport to Nungwi is the island's longest common transfer — about 1 hour 15 minutes north. Book a private car with a fixed fare and meet and greet.
Book transferAirport to Kendwa
North-west coast · ≈ 70 min
Private transfers from Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ) to Kendwa take about 1 hour 10 minutes up the west coast. Fixed price, vetted drivers, meet and greet.
Book transferAirport to Stone Town
West coast, main town · ≈ 20 min
Zanzibar Airport to Stone Town is the shortest transfer on the island — around 20 minutes. Private car, fixed fare, driver waiting at arrivals.
Book transferAirport to Jambiani
South-east coast · ≈ 55 min
A private transfer from Zanzibar Airport to Jambiani takes about 55 minutes to the quiet south-east coast. Fixed fare, named driver, no arrivals haggling.
Book transferAirport to Matemwe
North-east coast · ≈ 70 min
Zanzibar Airport to Matemwe is around 1 hour 10 minutes to the north-east coast, opposite Mnemba Atoll. Private transfer with a fixed fare.
Book transferAirport to Michamvi
South-east peninsula · ≈ 60 min
Private transfers from Zanzibar Airport to Michamvi take about an hour, out to the sunset side of the south-east peninsula. Fixed price with hotel drop-off.
Book transferAirport to Bwejuu
South-east coast · ≈ 55 min
Zanzibar Airport to Bwejuu takes about 55 minutes to the quiet stretch of the south-east coast. Private transfer, fixed fare, driver waiting at arrivals.
Book transferArriving at ZNZ
International flights use Terminal 3. After immigration and baggage you step straight into a small arrivals hall where drivers wait with name boards. There is a currency exchange and SIM-card desks, but no ATM you should rely on — bring some US dollars for the first day. Taxi fares at the door are negotiated, and the price for the far north routinely surprises people, which is the main reason to arrange the ride in advance.
Drive times from the airport
| Destination | Coast | Drive time |
|---|---|---|
| Zanzibar Airport to Paje | South-east coast | ≈ 50 min |
| Zanzibar Airport to Nungwi | Northern tip | ≈ 75 min |
| Zanzibar Airport to Kendwa | North-west coast | ≈ 70 min |
| Zanzibar Airport to Stone Town | West coast, main town | ≈ 20 min |
| Zanzibar Airport to Jambiani | South-east coast | ≈ 55 min |
| Zanzibar Airport to Matemwe | North-east coast | ≈ 70 min |
| Zanzibar Airport to Michamvi | South-east peninsula | ≈ 60 min |
| Zanzibar Airport to Bwejuu | South-east coast | ≈ 55 min |
Times are indicative and depend on traffic through Stone Town and village speed bumps.
Departures
Allow the drive plus two hours at the airport for an international departure — from Nungwi or the east coast that usually means leaving three and a half hours before take-off. Departure pickups are timed to your flight when you book, and your driver confirms on WhatsApp the evening before.
Airport routes
Zanzibar Airport questions
How much does a Zanzibar airport transfer cost?
It depends on the distance and the vehicle — the north coast costs considerably more than Stone Town. RAFIKI quotes the exact fixed fare for your hotel and vehicle before you pay, instead of publishing a price list that drifts out of date.
Is there a taxi rank at Zanzibar Airport?
Yes, but fares are negotiated on the spot and vary a lot. A pre-booked private transfer means a named driver, a fixed price and a car that is already expecting your flight.
What happens if my flight is delayed?
Share your flight number when booking. Drivers track arrivals and wait for delayed flights at no extra charge.
Can I be picked up from the airport for a tour on the same day?
Yes — a Stone Town or spice farm visit on the way to your hotel is a common arrival-day plan. Tell us your flight time and we build the stop into the ride.
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