Zanzibar Airport Guide

Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Victoria Falls Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.

We were planning to sleep at the airport since we had a 7am flight, but the airport closes at night so we were told to wait outside. There are some benches but it does get chilly at nights so that is not really an option. – a traveller

ZNZ Airport Overview

To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Zanzibar Airport.

What to Expect

Zanzibar Airport (code: ZNZ) has a single terminal that handles domestic and international flights. A second terminal is currently under construction and expected to take on international service upon completion. Facilities are limited to an eatery, and we have no details on shopping options. WiFi is available inside two airport lounges, which economy-class passengers may be able to access.

Sleeping in Zanzibar Airport

The airport seems to be open 24 hours, but travellers report that the doors are locked at night. We do not yet have any sleep-related airport reviews. Have a backup plan if you’re planning to spend the night. For uninterrupted sleep, a nearby hotel offers shuttle service. See our Airport Hotels section below for more info.

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Airport Hours

While the airport is open 24 hours, a March 2018 review indicates that doors may be locked overnight, preventing entry. If you know the airport hours, click here to update this airport guide.

Rest & Relaxation Zones

There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.

Cots

The airport does not provide cots to stranded travellers. If this has changed, click here to update the guide.

Airport Hotels

If sleeping in Zanzibar Airport sounds like a nightmare, there are hotels within a short drive from the terminal.

Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport (0.2 mi / 0.3 km) Upscale hotel.

Looking for more options? Browse the complete list of hotels near Zanzibar Airport on Expedia.

Airport Lounges

Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships

Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there are lounges that you can enter by purchasing a lounge pass or through a lounge membership program.

Paradise Arrival Business Lounge – Location: Terminal 2, Airside, Ground Floor. Arrival flights only. Hours: open 24 hours. Lounge Access: Prepaid lounge passes • Lounge membership programs.
Premium Lounge – Location: Terminal 2. Airside, 1st Floor. Departure flights only. Lounge Access: Prepaid lounge passes.
Marhaba Lounge – Terminal 3. Airside, next to Gates 1 and 2. International and in-transit flights only. Lounge Access: Prepaid lounge passes.

Drinking Water

Information is unavailable. Does the airport have water fountains or water bottle refill stations? Click here to update this guide.

Food & Drinks

Food options are available in both arrivals and departures. Hours vary, and there is no information about 24 hour food availability. If you know, click here to update the guide.

Luggage Storage & Lockers

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Mobile Charging

We had no information about mobile charging availability at the time of this update. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.

Showers

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WiFi/Internet

WiFi is available at Zanzibar Airport.

Security & Safety

Sleeping in any airport can include a certain level of risk, especially when travelling alone. It’s important to take certain precautions to ensure your safety and the security of your valuables. Here are a few tips:

Safety First. It’s a good idea to know where the security office is located and look for video cameras where you plan to sleep. You can also ask the security personnel for advice on the safest places to spend the night.
Don’t Seclude Yourself. If you’re travelling alone, we recommend you stay near other travellers or close to security. This will help you feel more secure and deter potential thieves.
Hide Your Valuables. It’s also important to hide your valuables. Don’t leave them out in plain view, as this could make you a target for theft. Additionally, if you are a deep sleeper, you may want to padlock your bag to something or sleep with your bag up against a wall to make it harder for someone to access zippers and pockets. We have received reports of sleepers who woke up without their phones and laptop bags. The travellers were left with just their headphones and laptop bag strap.
Stay Alert. It’s best to stay alert and awake if you feel unsafe or uncomfortable. Drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages to help you stay awake, and remember that you can always catch up on sleep during your flight. These simple precautions can help you enjoy a safe night at the airport.

More Airport Information

More Services, Facilities & Things To Do On A Layover

Note: Locations, hours, and rates may change. Information is provided for general reference only.

Children’s Play Area – Located airside near Gate 11.
Currency Exchange – Available landside and airside.
Duty-Free & Shopping – A duty-free shop and a small selection of retail shops are available.
Smoking – Smoking lounge available near Gate 6.

Airlines

Zanzibar Airport is served by the following airlines: As Salaam Air • Coastal Aviation • Ethiopian Airlines • Fly 540 • flydubai • Flightlink Limited • Kenya Airways • Malawian Airlines • Mango • Oman Air • Precision Air • Qatar Airways • Regional Airline Services • Tropical Air • Turkish Airlines • ZanAir.

Airport Transportation: Getting To/From The Airport

Hotel Shuttles

Some area hotels provide airport shuttle service: Hotel Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport • Zanzibar Ocean View.

Taxis

Flat-rate taxis are readily available for hire in the ground transportation area. You can use your bargaining skills here to negotiate a lower rate.

Last updated: 2026-03-31

This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.