The easiest way to get to the Zanzibar Archipelago is by plane, flying to Stone Town on the main island of Unguja or to Pemba Island. The majority of flights to Zanzibar depart from Tanzania’s largest city and former capital, Dar es Salaam. The flights are quick and convenient and last only about 15 minutes.
Together with Dar es Salaam, Nairobi in Kenya is also a major travel hub in East Africa, linking many international flight routes from the UK, Europe and the USA. Jomo Kenyatta International airport in Nairobi has regular flights to Zanzibar, which take just under two hours.
Another alternative – and a great option if you want to combine a safari experience with a tropical beach holiday – is taking the one-hour daily flights from Kilimanjaro Airport, in Tanzania’s Northern Safari Circuit Zanzibar.
Based on your experience of choice, time, and cost, our Travel Experts will gladly advise you on the best way to get to Zanzibar or the surrounding islands.