Abeid Amani Karume International Airport guide
Updated 2026-10-08Abeid Amani Karume International Airport sits 6 kilometres south of Zanzibar City on Unguja Island, Tanzania. Named in 2010 after Abeid Amani Karume, Zanzibar's first president, the airport was formerly known as Kisauni Airport and Zanzibar International Airport. It is the primary gateway to the Zanzibar Archipelago and Tanzania's second-busiest airport.
Services at Abeid Amani Karume International Airport
5 of 6 available- None listed yetParking
- 10optionsCar RentalsAbbyCar, AutoUnion Car Rental, Green Motion and 7 moreView car rentals guide
- 5optionsHotelsGolden Tulip, Golden Palm Zanzibar Boutique Hotel, Protea Hotels and 2 moreView hotels guide
- 2optionsLoungesMarhaba, Plaza Premium LoungeView lounges guide
- 1optionShuttlesThe ZanzibusView shuttles guide
- 1routePublic TransportZanBusView public transport guide
Key facts
- Passengers2.4M2,400,000 in 2024
- Services19listed across 5 of 6 types
- Local timeDar es Salaam time
- IATAZNZICAO HTZA
- Runways1
- Terminals2
Terminals
2 terminals- T2DomesticTerminal 2Air Tanzania, Coastal Aviation, Precision Air, ZanAir
- T3InternationalTerminal 3Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, Flydubai, Oman Air, Eurowings, Neos, Air France, KLM
Nearby cities
straight-line distance- Zanzibar CityNorth of the airport6 km
Questions
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What are the airport codes for Abeid Amani Karume International Airport?
Abeid Amani Karume International Airport uses the following codes: IATA: ZNZ, ICAO: HTZA. These codes are used by airlines, pilots, and travel systems to identify the airport.
Where is Abeid Amani Karume International Airport located?
Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is located in Zanzibar, Kaskazini Unguja Region, Tanzania. The airport coordinates are -6.2220°, 39.2249°.
What services are available at Abeid Amani Karume International Airport?
Abeid Amani Karume International Airport offers: 10 car rental companies, 2 lounges, 5 nearby hotels, 1 shuttle services, public transport connections. Click on each service type above to view detailed information.
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