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Quick Flight Summary from Zanzibar to Vancouver

Key numbers to know before you book

  • Direct flight duration 20 hour 40 min
  • Arrival airports CXH / YVR

Estimated Prices for Zanzibar to Vancouver Flights

Cheapest Day11 September Friday
Best Price
C$ 1,554
Average Price
C$ 1,680
C$ 1,856
C$ 1,554
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C$ 1,664
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C$ 1,554
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C$ 1,856
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C$ 1,646
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Key Features of the Airlines

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Transportation to Airport from Zanzibar City Center

Abeid Amani Karume Intl. Airport

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport or Kisauni Airport, as it was known before, is located about 5 kilometers outside the center of Zanzibar. The passengers who will travel to the airport from the center often choose to take a taxi ride that would last only a few minutes considering the short distance.

Guests staying in the centrally located hotels can make benefit of the shuttles offered by the hotel free of charge or at reasonable prices.

If you would like to travel to the airport terminal in Zanzibar with a means of transportation outside the shuttles and taxi, it is a good idea to keep in mind that you have the chance to rent a car. Rental vehicles, usually provided by local Zanzibar companies, are extremely practical to reach the airport and other points of the country.

Taxi 

When you travel to the Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, which is about 5 kilometers from the center of Zanzibar, with Zanzibar taxis that you can take from the center, you will be travelling with a practical means that also helps you to carry your luggage comfortably at. Taxis are not only practical, useful and convenient, but also vehicles that can be considered economic in the region. If you need to arrive at the airport very early in the morning or late at night, you are advised to book a taxi in advance. Apart from this, you can also easily call taxi without prior booking during the day and enjoy the comfortable and easy ride to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport that lasts around 10 minutes.

Car Rental

Renting a car in Zanzibar and getting to the airport with your rental car is a method that you would have to choose via local car rental companies. You can find a local car rental company office in the center and reach Abeid Amani Karume International Airport with your rental car in about ten minutes and park your car at the airport terminal. If you prefer delivering the car you have rented in the region at the airport, it should be enough to share this opinion in advance with the car rental company you have rented your car from. If you need to wait a while at the airport after arriving to the terminal with your rental car, you can use the car park of Abeid Amani Karume International Airport.

Airport Shuttle

Your centrally located hotel can provide private shuttle for you to reach the airport terminal. Moreover, your hotel may offer this service free of charge or at a very convenient fare. You can book a seat on these shuttles departing from the center and going to the airport by contacting your hotel in advance to see if they are providing this option. However, if your hotel does not offer this service but you still have to go to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport with these vehicles, you can search online about other shuttle options serving in the region. It is possible for you to make a reservation for the shuttle that would pick you up from your door until a few hours before your flight.

Airport Information

The terminal of the Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, which is often used for seasonal flights to the major centers of Europe and the Middle East, is not too big. The airport terminal, however, provides many basic services that you may need. Waiting lounges, information desks from where you can get detailed information about the area, and places where you can eat help you to spend your time while waiting at the airport. You have the chance to travel to cities like Istanbul, Nairobi, Warsaw, Addis Ababa, Dubai, Mombasa, Tel Aviv, Prague, Amsterdam, and Brussels thanks to the direct and connected flights operated from the airport at certain times.

Transportation to Vancouver City Center from Airport

Vancouver Harbour - Vancouver Coal Harbour Airport

You can use transportation options such as train, taxi or rental car to get to the city centre from Coal Harbour Airport, which is a place of departure for seaplanes.

Taxi

Taxis are one of the most convenient ways of traveling to city centre from Coal Harbour Airport. You can get to the city center very easily by taking a taxi from the companies at the airport such as Black Top & Checker, MacLure's Cabs, Yellow Cab or Vancouver Taxi.

Bus

You can easily get to the city centre in an affordable way by taking the buses at the airport. These buses, which run frequently, will  allow you to travel to the remote areas on the island, as well as to the city centre.

Train

Trains will allow you to make a fast and affordable journey as well. You can conveniently get to the central station by taking the trains departing from the station at the airport every 15 minutes.

Limousine

If you wish to make a luxurious, comfortable and privileged journey to the city center, you can rent a limousine from the companies at the airport such as Time, Regency, Star or Ritz.

Rent a Car

There are many rent a car companies at the airport. You can make a convenient and independent journey to the city centre by renting a car from these companies. Companies such as Alamo, National, Thrifty, Hertz, Enterprise and Pacific have car rental offices at the airport.


Vancouver Intl. Airport

In addition to transportation options such as taxi, car rental, limousine rental, bicycle, you can also get to the city center, 12 kilometers from Vancouver Airport, by public transport such as bus and train.

Taxi

You can go to the city center reliably by taking a taxi, which have a wheelchair for disabled, used by trained drivers and equipped with latest technology. You can easily reach every point of the city thanks to taxis that you can get from domestic and international terminals.

Bus

You can choose to go to the city center with city buses departing from Vancouver Airport. Compared to the taxis, the more economical buses will allow you to go to the city center in about 20 minutes. Passengers who want to go to more distanced areas, such as Whistler, Victoria and Duke Point on Vancouver Island, may prefer long-distance buses from domestic and international terminals.

Train

Fast trains can be ideal for passengers who want to make a quick and easy journey. You can reach the trains that will allow you to get to the city center in about 26 minutes from the domestic and international terminal buildings at Vancouver Airport. Trains that leave every 15 minutes will help you quickly get to the city center.

Bicycle

Thanks to the bicycle parks in Vancouver Airport, which have bicycle routes, and the convenience of this area, passengers may consider cycling to the city center. Bicycles, which are being preferred over motor vehicles in order to balance climate conditions, are now being used more and more by passengers.

Limousine Rental

Those who want to have a luxurious, comfortable, fast and safe journey can go to the city center by renting a limousine. By renting one of the licensed limousines of the Aerocar company that runs the service at Vancouver Airport, you can have an extremely pleasant journey to the city center.

Car Rental

You can easily get to the city center with the cars you will rent from the companies such as National, Enterprise, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Hertz, Dollar and Thrifty at Vancouver Airport. You can start your journey after you have chosen the brand you want. You can rent a car with or without a private driver.

Vancouver Weather

5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature

Friday
4 Sep
Cloudy
18°10°
Today
Saturday
5 Sep
Clear
18°12°
Sunday
6 Sep
Cloudy
19°12°
Monday
7 Sep
Cloudy
19°12°
Tuesday
8 Sep
Cloudy
20°13°

Flights with Alternative Departure Locations Zanzibar Vancouver

Frequently Asked Questions

When you search for Zanzibar-Vancouver flights, Wingie directly gathers and compares instant data from all airlines. You can see all Zanzibar-Vancouver flights together for the date you are looking for and choose the most suitable flight.
For Zanzibar-Vancouver flights, you can use Abeid Amani Karume Intl. Airport as departure airport, and Vancouver Harbour - Vancouver Coal Harbour Airport, Vancouver Intl. Airport for arrival.
The flight distance between Zanzibar-Vancouver is 13618 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 17 hour.
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Zanzibar-Vancouver flights is Tuesday.
On this route, low-cost airlines typically offer fares that include only cabin and hand baggage. Full-service airlines may include baggage and refreshment fees in the base price. The best option varies according to baggage needs. Based on current data, the lowest fare on this route with Air France starts from approximately C$ 1,554.
AirlinePriceStandard inclusions
Precision Air
C$ 1,664
1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage / 2 pieces X 23 kg checked baggage / Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / Full Refund (up to 48 hours) / Complimentary Refreshments / In-flight Entertainment
Air France
C$ 1,554
1 piece cabin baggage / Paid Change (up to 48 hours)
Lufthansa
C$ 1,646
1 piece cabin baggage / Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / Complimentary Refreshments

Last update: 28.08.2026

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