15 Airport Transfers in Zanzibar, From Cheapest Day Out to Big Week

1.Affordable and Reliable Taxi Services in Zanzibar Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 253 reviews Our pick

Book a private Zanzibar taxi for airport, port, hotel, or island transfers. Your group of up to five rides in an air-conditioned vehicle with Wi-Fi and bottled water. Drivers such as Salum, Nassir, and Kasim handle early and late pickups, including routes to Nungwi, Paje, and Jambiani.

“Book this man. He’s reliable, safe and happy to share info on Zanzibar while driving. Good english, fast response on what’s app and gives you a good price.”

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2.Zanzibar Taxi Service

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews

Book a private Zanzibar transfer for up to three people between the airport, hotel, or seaport. Your driver meets you with a name sign, and WhatsApp support helps if plans go wrong. The ride takes about one to two hours. Miraji is one driver praised for safe, careful driving on Zanzibar’s rough roads.

“Ok for pick up and drop off. Driver was on time. Bottled water is not provided. It was a long drive to the airport but we managed.”

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3.Zanzibar Prime Taxi Services

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews

Book a private Zanzibar transfer for up to five people, with pickup at the airport, hotel, or another agreed location. Drivers such as Abdul and Abdullah provide air-conditioned vehicles, Wi-Fi, local advice, and door-to-door service. Airport rides, hotel transfers, and custom stops are all possible.

“Very friendly driver, speaks English well and shares knowledge. Can have a laugh and good conversations. Keeps his word.”

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4.Airport /Hotel Transfers in Zanzibar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews

You’ll be met at Zanzibar airport or your hotel by a driver holding your name, then travel in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with bottled water and onboard WiFi. The service covers destinations across the island. Drivers such as Khalid and Abdul have also helped with luggage, shared local tips, and handled late-night arrivals.

“As a woman traveling alone I felt safe with the airport pick up which was as 11:00 PM at night to my resort an hour away. The driver was kind and nice and was on time. They made the experience feel seamless. I liked their services so much that I booked them for a private tour of the city during my stay in Zanzibar.”

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5.One way transfer from airport to hotel around 1hour drive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews

Meet Juma anywhere on Zanzibar Island for a private airport-to-hotel transfer or custom taxi service. The airport drive takes about an hour, and the service is listed at roughly two hours. You get bottled water, hand sanitizer, pickup, and a driver who can help shape a day of sightseeing.

“Great communication from Juma. Our pick up & drop off was easy. Juma also organised all the trips & transportation for our Zanzibar adventure.”

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6.Zanzibar Airport Transfers Pickup and Drop off

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews

Arrange a private one-way ride from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport to your Zanzibar hotel. A professional driver meets you on arrival, provides an air-conditioned vehicle, bottled water, and snacks, then takes your group directly to Stone Town or another island destination. Vehicles can be arranged for groups of up to 15.

“After flying all night and all morning, we were very tired upon arrival. We appreciate it that the driver was very pleasant and didn’t talk too much so that we could relax on our way to the hotel.”

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7.Zanzibar Tours & Taxi Services

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews

Book a private Zanzibar transfer for up to five people, with pickup at Zanzibar International Airport or your accommodation. A professional driver provides an air-conditioned vehicle, bottled water, and local tips during a 20-minute to one-hour ride. Service runs 24/7, and Ibrahim Tour Guide Zanzibar handles the booking.

“Very good service, reliable, clean. The driver is very kind and respectful and did not push for extra service and tip. It further makes easy the way out from the crowded and stresfull airport arrival gate. I recommend. Mr. Guillaume, Lausanne, Switzerland”

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8.Zanzibar Airport Transfers & Island Shuttles – Book Now

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · 30 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Book a private Zanzibar transfer for up to four people at the listed $23 group rate. Your driver meets you at Terminals T2 or T3 with a name board, tracks flight delays, helps with luggage, and drives you door to door. Drivers such as Kigoda, Bahar, and Zahran are known for punctual service and useful island commentary.

“Jederzeit wieder, super Service. WLAN im Taxi, für den, der es braucht…. Wasser für die Fahrt. Netter Fahrer. Empfehlenswert!”

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9.Zanzibar Airport Transfers (Pickup/Shuttles in Zanzibar)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 29 reviews

Pre-book a private transfer from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport to your Zanzibar hotel. Your driver meets you on arrival, helps with luggage, and drives you in an air-conditioned vehicle. The service suits couples, families, and groups of up to seven. Sendekwa is one driver associated with the service.

“We wanted an inexpensive transfer from the airport to our hotel. This service was the most affordable that we found and they delivered perfectly. They were there on time, stopped for water along the way for us and communicated ahead of the pickup to make sure we knew they were there. Couldn't ask for anything more.”

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10.Private airport transfers in Zanzibar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews

Arrive in Zanzibar to a private, air-conditioned vehicle arranged by Choum Tour and Safari. Meet your driver in the airport exit area by finding a name board, then ride to your destination with Wi-Fi, bottled water, snacks, and soft drinks. The quoted price is per vehicle, not per person.

“The team made the whole experience worthwhile. The tour was amazing, and we enjoyed everything.”

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11.Zanzibar taxi service/airport transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews

Arrange a private Zanzibar transfer with JM Taxi and Tours Zanzibar. Your driver can meet you at the airport, a port, hotel, or another agreed location, then take your group to its destination. The service runs daily, costs $60 per group of up to six, and includes mobile ticketing and pickup.

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12.Zanzibar Taxi & Transfer Services – From Airport to All Resorts

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews

Arrange a private Zanzibar transfer for up to five people, from Zanzibar International Airport, a ferry terminal, or your hotel. An English-speaking driver meets you, helps with luggage, provides bottled water, and drives you in an air-conditioned vehicle to Stone Town, Nungwi, Kendwa, Paje, Jambiani, or another island destination. Trips take about 20 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes.

“I booked my return back to the airport with them as I was super satisfied with them, I highly recommend for their kindness, professionalism and help!”

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13.Zanzibar Airport Taxi Nungwi, Paje, Jambiani & All

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews

Meet your private driver outside Zanzibar Airport with a sign showing your name. The service covers Nungwi, Paje, Jambiani, and other locations for up to five people at $35 per group. Your driver helps with luggage, answers questions, provides reading about Zanzibar, and drops you at your booked location.

“Alles perfekt.. nett freundlich und einfach gut. Sicherer Transfer. Pünktlich am Flughafen und sicher ins Hotel gebracht.”

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14.Taxi Services and Transfers Zanzibar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews

Arrange a private Zanzibar transfer with Khamis Taxi Driver Zanzibar. Khamis serves routes across the island, including airport, Stone Town, Paje, Nungwi, and hotel connections. Expect a one to two-hour drive in a spacious car with working seatbelts, air conditioning, bottled water, WiFi, and a local driver who can explain Zanzibar life along the way.

“Very good driver, very carefully driver, nice to talk, very good car, car with clima, fresh air, a lot of space in car, :);)”

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15.Zanzibar Airport Taxi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews

Book a private Zanzibar transfer for up to four people, with airport or hotel pickup and a 1 to 2 hour ride. Yasser and the Yazan Tours team handle airport runs, hotel-to-hotel trips, and Stone Town connections. Expect WhatsApp support, bottled water, an air-conditioned vehicle, and a driver holding your name at arrivals.

“Best service and best driver I met, i book 3 transportations two way hotel to stone town and hotel to airport with good price and well mannered driver”

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