Abeid Amani Karume International Airport ZNZHTZA

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) is Zanzibar’s main air gateway on Unguja Island, serving Stone Town and the beach resorts. Treat it as a leisure and regional/international point-to-point airport rather than a major global connecting hub: there is no oneworld, SkyTeam or Star Alliance hub operation here, though alliance carriers may serve the airport. Local Zanzibar/Tanzania operators use it as a base or focus point, while longer-haul and regional links connect to East Africa, the Middle East and parts of Europe. The practical frequent-flyer view: plan around immigration, baggage reclaim and terminal walking rather than a polished transfer complex; for a long layover, Stone Town is close enough to be worthwhile if your passport/visa situation and buffer allow.

Timezone: Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Airport lounges

Lounge access is reference info; commission never ranks.

Official info

Official site

https://www.zaa.go.tz/port-details?operational=MQ==

As of 2026-06-20 — confirm with the airport.

Airport facts

ICAO

HTZA

Elevation

54 ft

Scheduled service

Yes

Runways

1

Longest runway

9915 ft

Terminals

Airport services

Cities served

Hotels near the airport