Cheap flights to Zanzibar land at the Zanzibar International Airport. This airport is located on the island of Unguja and is open 24 hours a day. Some airlines offer charter flights to Zanzibar through Dar es Salaam, including Air Excel, Precision Air and Sky Aviation. There are also many ferries and catamarans that will take you to your destination. Some of the companies that are able to assist are Azam Marine, Sea Express and Sea Star. There are a number of taxis waiting when tourists exit the terminal although hotels and tour agencies can also arrange pick-ups. Some Stone Town hotels also offer a shuttle service.

In Zanzibar you will have the option to use a taxi or a private car. Dalla-dallas is a small minivan service that acts as a network, provides transport to all major villages on the island, and they are an inexpensive means to travel. Hiring a private car can be quite costly but is a better option for the more independent traveller. Car hiring companies in Zanzibar include Zanzibar Car Hire and Zanzibar Rent A Car. Taxi companies such as Tanzania Taxi and Zanzibar Taxi Services are mostly used for transfers to and from the airport but do also assist with regular travel.

Flights to Zanzibar offer relaxation and intrigue. The island paradise provides activities such as the Kimikazi Dolphin Tour that offers tourists the opportunity to learn how to snorkel and swim with dolphins. Sites of interest include Stone Town, the Eastern beaches and the Zanzibar Butterfly Centre. Stone Town has recently been declared a UNESCO World Heritage site for its display of mixed traditions and architecture. Another historic attraction is the Slave Market, which is known for its holding chambers and dungeon-type cells.

Flights to Zanzibar offer tourists the opportunity to relax and find the adventurous and the different. Restaurants include the Amore Mio, Monsoon Restaurant and Mercury. These restaurants provide a nice atmosphere and many different types of food including local dishes. Hurumzi, also known as Emerson and Green, can be found in Stone Town. This restaurant provides amazing food and an inspiring atmosphere. The Zanzibar nightclub is one of Zanzibar's famous tourist attractions. The nightlife can only be described as lively, giving tourists the freedom to do what they want to do.

• Kenya Airways 60% recommend
• Precision Air Services 67% recommend

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• London to Zanzibar £479
• Nairobi to Zanzibar £224
• Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar £889

• Kisauni Airport (Zanzibar, Tanzania)
• Right now, 12 airlines operate out of Kisauni Airport.
• Kisauni Airport offers nonstop flights to 11 cities.
• Every week, at least 203 domestic flights and 119 international flights depart from Kisauni Airport.