Flights to Zanzibar : Flight is among the ways through which people can access the different destinations during tours in Zanzibar. Both international and domestic flights can be used to get to Zanzibar island during tours. Zanzibar island is a destination which is famous for beach holidays during tours in East Africa and is among the most visited places in Tanzania.
The airport which is used for flights to Zanzibar is Abeid Amani Karume international airport (ZNZ) which was also known as Zanzibar international airport. Zanzibar airport is found on Unguja island and is located near Stone town. Zanzibar international airport is also the main airport serving Zanzibar archipelago.
Daily flights to Zanzibar island can be got from different airports in Tanzania such as Kilimanjaro international airport, Arusha airport, Dar es Salaam (Julius Nyerere international airport) and other destinations with flights to Zanzibar island include Mombasa, Nairobi, Entebbe and international flights to the island can also be got from Europe, Asia and also America.
Different travellers fly to Zanzibar island for tours including families, couples, groups, individuals, adventurers and also business people. Solo travel is also possible on Zanzibar island and it is a safe destination.
The domestic airlines which are used for flights to Zanzibar island include Coastal aviation, Precision air, Zan Air, Regional air, flight link Tanzania among others. From the airport, there are public and private transport means for pick up and drop off services to tourists visiting the island.
The flights to Zanzibar island can also be got from destinations like Serengeti national park where after completing a safari; tourists can fly from Kogatende airstrip or Seronera airstrip to Zanzibar international airport. You can also visit the parks in Tanzania after completing a holiday on Zanzibar island.
Another way to get to Zanzibar island during tours apart from flying is by taking a ferry from Dar es Salaam which is also offered daily to Stone town. The ferry also operates daily between Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar island and it is used by both locals and foreigners. Tickets for the ferry ride can be pre booked since the ferry sometimes gets fully booked especially in the peak season for tours.
Cost of flights to Zanzibar island
There are different costs incurred during a trip to Zanzibar island and the flight cost is among these costs.
A flight from Zanzibar or to Zanzibar can be a return flight or a one way flight and the price of these flights also varies depending on the time of the flight (low season or high season) and also the airline used for the flight to Zanzibar island.
Flights in the low season tend to be cheaper as compared to the high season and return flights are also favourably priced when traveling to Zanzibar from different destinations. Different tour operators offer safari packages to the island that also include the flights to Zanzibar island and these flights are usually discounted.
From Entebbe international airport to Zanzibar island, the flight can be an estimated cost of about 200 USD for a one way trip. These flights can be got using airlines like Kenya airways and also Uganda airlines.
Flights to Zanzibar island from Nairobi using Kenya airways costs about 180 USD for a one way trip and domestic airlines like jambo jet, fly 540, Air Kenya, Safari link among others also offer flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar. The flight fees indicated above for this flight are an estimated cost.
You can also fly from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar during tours in Tanzania and these flights are offered by airlines such as Kenya airways, Regional air, Air Tanzania, Precision air among others. These flights can cost about 50 USD to 100 USD depending on the airline used for the flight.
Flights from Zanzibar island to Serengeti national park cost as follows; from Seronera airstrip to Zanzibar a flight costs about 430 USD and from Zanzibar island to Seronera airstrip a flight costs about 230 USD. From Kogatende airstrip to Zanzibar, a flight costs about 480 USD to 500 USD and from Zanzibar to Kogatende airstrip the flight costs about 230 USD.
Flights from Arusha to Zanzibar cost about 200 USD and flights from Zanzibar to Arusha cost about 150 USD.
Apart from flight costs, tourists are also charged accommodation and meal costs, transport costs and the different activities that are carried out during tours on the island are also charged. you can also incur costs for personal expenses like buying souvenirs during the tours and tips and gratuities are also part of the costs.
About Zanzibar island
Zanzibar island is known for beautiful beaches and it is also referred to as the Spice island. There are different spices which are grown on the island such as cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla among others.
The type of climate on Zanzibar island is tropical climate and when visiting the island you can enjoy the sun, sea and the beach with views of the Indian ocean. The best time to visit the island is the dry season from June, July, August, September and October when the weather is favourable and it is also a good time for taking part in different activities.
The rain season on Zanzibar island takes place from March to May and rain is also received in November. This is however the low season and there are few tourists who take place during tours on the island.
The language spoken on Zanzibar island is Swahili and also English and the island is also known for the diversity in culture and there are other languages spoken on the island. Zanzibar island. Zanzibar has an influence of different cultures including Arab culture, Persian culture, Indians, Portuguese and also British influence.
Activities which are carried out during tours on Zanzibar island include swimming, snorkelling, diving, dolphin tours, spice tours, wind surfing, nature walks in Jozani forest, visiting Stone town, visiting Changuu island among others.
Places to stay in Zanzibar include luxury, midrange and budget hotels which are found on different parts of the island.
