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Transfer from Zanzibar airport to Nungwi

Zanzibar → Nungwi · about 63 km · about 1h 15min · fixed price €55 per vehicle.

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Zanzibar → Nungwi

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Quick answer · checked 29 Oct 2026

Zanzibar → Nungwi: key facts

Nungwi from Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ) by private transfer: €55 per car (1–3 people) or €80 per van (4–8), fixed per vehicle and identical to the checkout price. On the road it is 63 km via Malawi Road and Nyrere Road, roughly 1h 15min when traffic is light and 75–90 min when it is not.

Meeting point: The driver waits in the public arrivals area outside the terminal your flight lands at (Terminal 3 for international flights, Terminal 2 for domestic flights), after passport control, baggage reclaim and customs, holding a sign with your name. Flight tracking is included, the first hour after landing is free waiting time, and the driver carries your bags to the car.

Nungwi is the village at the northern tip of Unguja, about 60 km from the airport. The route leaves the airport on Nyerere Road, skirts the edge of Zanzibar City and then follows the main road north through the inland villages of Mahonda and Kinyasini, past clove and coconut plantations. The last stretch runs along the north-western side of the island to Nungwi. The road is paved all the way and has no tolls; expect slower driving through villages with speed bumps.

Nungwi is one of the main beach areas of Zanzibar. Its sandy beaches on the western side are less affected by the tides than the east coast, so swimming is possible for most of the day. Hotels stretch along the shore from the village to the Ras Nungwi lighthouse at the northern point, and the dhow-building yards and the sea turtle sanctuary at Mnarani lie close by. Some beach hotels are reached by short sand tracks off the village road. Kendwa beach is a few kilometres further south along the same coast.

Public transport: The Zanzibar Airports Authority publishes no scheduled airport bus or rail link; local dala-dala minibuses run without an official published timetable. There is no direct public service from the airport to Nungwi.

Price
€55 per car (1–3) · €80 per van (4–8)
Distance
63 km by road
Driving time
1h 15min, 75–90 min at busy times
Pickup
ZNZ arrivals hall, name sign
Included
flight tracking, 60 min free waiting, luggage, free cancellation up to 24 h before

Sources (checked 29 Oct 2026): zaa.go.tz; road distance and driving time: OSRM / OpenStreetMap.

Route · fixed price

Fixed price by group size

Price per vehicle, not per person. Luggage and child seats in the booking.

Car (1–3 passengers)
€55
per vehicle, not per person
Van (4–8 passengers)
€80
per vehicle, not per person
The route
Distance: 63 km
Travel time: 1h 15min

What this price includes

No asterisks, no surcharges on arrival.

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Flight tracking
Flight delayed? We wait — 60 min free after landing.
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Driver with a name sign
Waits in arrivals, helps with the luggage.
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Luggage included
A suitcase and a carry-on per person, no surcharge.
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Free cancellation
Up to 24 h before the ride — full refund.
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Pick your destination, date and number of passengers, then pay securely online by card. The confirmation arrives by email right after payment.

2

We meet you in arrivals

Your driver waits at the ZNZ arrivals exit holding a sign with your name. He helps with the luggage and speaks fluent English. We pick up at Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ) and drive to any address on the island — Stone Town, the beaches of Nungwi and Kendwa in the north, Kiwengwa and Matemwe, Paje, Jambiani and Michamvi on the east coast, and Jozani Forest. Trips to the mainland, Pemba and the smaller islands on request.

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Flight tracking
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Driver
Name sign
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Water
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Child seat
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Extra stop
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Fixed price guaranteed

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Flight tracking included

We track your flight live and move the pickup if it is delayed. The first 60 minutes after landing are free.

Meet & greet in arrivals

Your driver waits inside the terminal holding a sign with your name — no hunting for your phone in the rain at 11 pm. He helps with the bags.

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FAQ

Questions about this route

How long is the drive from Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ) to Nungwi?

About 63 km via Malawi Road and Nyrere Road: 1h 15min with clear roads, 75–90 min in heavy traffic. The price stays €55 per car either way.

Where exactly does the driver wait at ZNZ?

The driver waits in the public arrivals area outside the terminal your flight lands at (Terminal 3 for international flights, Terminal 2 for domestic flights), after passport control, baggage reclaim and customs, holding a sign with your name.

Can I get from Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ) to Nungwi by public transport?

Not directly. The Zanzibar Airports Authority publishes no scheduled airport bus or rail link; local dala-dala minibuses run without an official published timetable. There is no direct public service from the airport to Nungwi.

Is it possible to swim at Nungwi at low tide?

Mostly yes. The beaches on the north-western side of the island, including Nungwi, are much less affected by the tides than the east coast.

How long is the road to Nungwi?

About 60 km on paved roads, heading north from the airport through Mahonda and Kinyasini.

Is €55 the price per person?

No — that is the price for the whole car for up to 3 people. For 4–8 people the van costs €80, also per vehicle.

Can the price go up?

No. The price shown when you book is the final price — no surcharges for traffic, airport fees or luggage.

Can I cancel?

Yes, free of charge up to 24 hours before the ride — you get a full refund. Later cancellations and no-shows are not refunded.

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