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Nearest Airport to Zanzibar: closest airports & distances
The nearest airport to Zanzibar is Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ), about 7.1 km (4 mi) away.
Closest airport
ZNZ
Abeid Amani Karume International Airport
7.1 km · 4 mi · ~8 min by car
Airports near Zanzibar
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Abeid Amani Karume International Airport Airports in Tanzania Meet & Greet →ZNZ 7.1 km4 mi · ~8 min
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Julius Nyerere International Airport Airports in Tanzania Meet & Greet →DAR 79 km49 mi · ~1 h 25 min
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Tanga Airport Airports in TanzaniaTGT 120 km75 mi · ~2 h 09 min
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Pemba Airport Airports in TanzaniaPMA 122 km76 mi · ~2 h 10 min
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Mafia Airport Airports in TanzaniaMFA 202 km125 mi · ~3 h 36 min
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Moi International Airport Airports in Kenya Meet & Greet →MBA 241 km150 mi · ~4 h 18 min
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Malindi International Airport Airports in Kenya Meet & Greet →MYD 341 km212 mi · ~6 h 06 min
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Dodoma Airport Airports in TanzaniaDOD 381 km236 mi · ~6 h 48 min
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Kilimanjaro International Airport Airports in Tanzania Meet & Greet →JRO 385 km239 mi · ~6 h 52 min
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Iringa Airport Airports in TanzaniaIRI 416 km258 mi · ~7 h 25 min
Small airfields nearby
- Sanzale Airport49 km
- Saadani Airport50 km
- Matipwili Airport58 km
- Mkwaja Airport64 km
- Kwajoni Airport77 km
Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Zanzibar; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
What is the nearest airport to Zanzibar?
The nearest airport to Zanzibar is Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ), about 7.1 km (4 mi) away.
Which international airport is closest to Zanzibar?
Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) is 7.1 km from Zanzibar in a straight line — roughly 8 min by car.
What other airports are near Zanzibar?
Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) — 79 km, Tanga Airport (TGT) — 120 km and Pemba Airport (PMA) — 122 km.
How long does it take to get from Zanzibar to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport?
About 8 min by car for the 7.1 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.