Zanzibar airport transfers — costs & directions
Straight answers on what a transfer from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport costs and how to get to Stone Town and beyond — every fare all-in, no meter and no real-time surge.
Frequently asked questions — Zanzibar
Prices below are live fixed fares from the Zanzibar fare engine, refreshed hourly. Each is an all-in private transfer — tolls, gratuity and a 45-minute free wait included (this page covers airport pickups; other passenger transfers get 15 minutes). No meters and no real-time surge. A small number of destinations carry a published seasonal uplift in peak months — where it applies it is already inside the price you are quoted, and it never changes after you book.
How much is a taxi from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport to Stone Town?
Expect from $30 for a private, fixed-price transfer between Abeid Amani Karume International Airport and Stone Town — quoted and locked in before you travel, tolls, gratuity and a 45-minute free wait included. Metered taxis and ride-hailing fares vary with traffic and demand; this price does not.
How do I get from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport to Stone Town?
On arrival at Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, your pre-booked driver is waiting in the arrivals hall with a name board and takes you directly to Stone Town — no taxi queue, no haggling, no meter. If you prefer to arrange on the spot, airport taxis and ride-hailing apps usually serve Stone Town too, but availability and price aren't guaranteed at peak times or late arrivals.
How much is a taxi from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport to Nungwi?
Expect from $65 for a private, fixed-price transfer between Abeid Amani Karume International Airport and Nungwi — quoted and locked in before you travel, tolls, gratuity and a 45-minute free wait included. Metered taxis and ride-hailing fares vary with traffic and demand; this price does not.
How do I get from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport to Nungwi?
On arrival at Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, your pre-booked driver is waiting in the arrivals hall with a name board and takes you directly to Nungwi — no taxi queue, no haggling, no meter. If you prefer to arrange on the spot, airport taxis and ride-hailing apps usually serve Nungwi too, but availability and price aren't guaranteed at peak times or late arrivals.
How much is a taxi from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport to Kendwa?
Expect from $65 for a private, fixed-price transfer between Abeid Amani Karume International Airport and Kendwa — quoted and locked in before you travel, tolls, gratuity and a 45-minute free wait included. Metered taxis and ride-hailing fares vary with traffic and demand; this price does not.
How do I get from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport to Kendwa?
On arrival at Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, your pre-booked driver is waiting in the arrivals hall with a name board and takes you directly to Kendwa — no taxi queue, no haggling, no meter. If you prefer to arrange on the spot, airport taxis and ride-hailing apps usually serve Kendwa too, but availability and price aren't guaranteed at peak times or late arrivals.
How much is a taxi from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport to Paje?
Expect from $65 for a private, fixed-price transfer between Abeid Amani Karume International Airport and Paje — quoted and locked in before you travel, tolls, gratuity and a 45-minute free wait included. Metered taxis and ride-hailing fares vary with traffic and demand; this price does not.
How do I get from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport to Paje?
On arrival at Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, your pre-booked driver is waiting in the arrivals hall with a name board and takes you directly to Paje — no taxi queue, no haggling, no meter. If you prefer to arrange on the spot, airport taxis and ride-hailing apps usually serve Paje too, but availability and price aren't guaranteed at peak times or late arrivals.
How much is a taxi from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport to Jambiani?
Expect from $65 for a private, fixed-price transfer between Abeid Amani Karume International Airport and Jambiani — quoted and locked in before you travel, tolls, gratuity and a 45-minute free wait included. Metered taxis and ride-hailing fares vary with traffic and demand; this price does not.
How do I get from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport to Jambiani?
On arrival at Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, your pre-booked driver is waiting in the arrivals hall with a name board and takes you directly to Jambiani — no taxi queue, no haggling, no meter. If you prefer to arrange on the spot, airport taxis and ride-hailing apps usually serve Jambiani too, but availability and price aren't guaranteed at peak times or late arrivals.
Is there a fixed-price airport transfer at Abeid Amani Karume International Airport?
Yes. TransfersCO offers fixed-price private transfers from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport to Stone Town and destinations across Zanzibar Urban/West, Tanzania. The price is agreed up front and includes tolls and gratuity.
Do you offer meet & greet at Abeid Amani Karume International Airport?
Yes — every airport pickup includes a meet & greet in arrivals and a 45-minute free wait, and because we track your flight, a delayed landing simply shifts your pickup at no extra cost.
Can I pay in USD and book on WhatsApp?
Yes. Fares in Zanzibar are quoted in USD, and you can get a quote, book and pay entirely over WhatsApp, or reserve on the web in under a minute with live trip tracking and 24/7 support.
Popular Zanzibar airport routes
- Abeid Amani Karume International Airport → Stone Town from $30
- Abeid Amani Karume International Airport → Nungwi from $65
- Abeid Amani Karume International Airport → Kendwa from $65
- Abeid Amani Karume International Airport → Paje from $65
- Abeid Amani Karume International Airport → Jambiani from $65
- Abeid Amani Karume International Airport → Matemwe from $59
- Abeid Amani Karume International Airport → Kiwengwa from $59
- Abeid Amani Karume International Airport → Michamvi from $65
- Abeid Amani Karume International Airport → Pongwe from $227