Traveling from Phoenix to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ): What you need to know
Zanzibar is ten hours ahead of Phoenix. Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is located in Zanzibar, which runs on the UTC+3 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from Phoenix to ZNZ. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Getting on a plane during a peak month like March? Popular periods (like Christmas/New Year and spring break) can easily add another hour at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Phoenix
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
Whether you're hoping to explore another city as part of your journey or just have a break, we make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To compare your options leaving from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from Phoenix to ZNZ.
Traveling from central Phoenix to PHX takes about 25 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 5 kilometers in 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a stress-free start to your journey? Stay near Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Phoenix to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are just the thing:
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 80% of flights that take off from PHX land on time.
You'll find PHX at 3400 Sky Harbor Boulevard.
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
You can reach AZA from central Phoenix in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to cover the 32 kilometers or so.
Kick off your vacation early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Phoenix to ZNZ flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport:
Most flights that depart Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport touch down at their destination as expected. It achieves a consistent on-time performance rate of 82%.
The address for AZA is 6033 S. Sossaman Rd..
About Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Phoenix to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near ZNZ:
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your Phoenix to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport flight.
Getting from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) to central Zanzibar
Central Zanzibar is around 8 kilometers from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport and takes about 15 minutes to reach by car. Work out your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a cab, car rental or ride-share.
It takes around 30 minutes if you're traveling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)
Currently, $766 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Phoenix to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,379. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Phoenix to ZNZ, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Phoenix to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)
Think about the kind of experience you want when planning the timing of your trip. December is the quietest month to visit Zanzibar. July is when most people book flights from Phoenix to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ), which may be perfect if you enjoy traveling when it's busier.
The warmest month in Zanzibar is February, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your Phoenix to ZNZ plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like traveling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Phoenix to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport in July when temperatures are between 21ºC (70ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
More about Zanzibar
Once you've booked your flight from Phoenix to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Zanzibar:
Your visit to Zanzibar isn't complete without checking out the sights. Leading attractions worth exploring include House of Wonders, Zanzibar travel tours and Tanzania Attractions.
Explore more of Tanzania
Zanzibar has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Tanzania you'll want to see. About 177 kilometers west of Zanzibar, a trip to Morogoro will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Choma Waterfalls, Selous Choma Waterfall and Uluguru Nature Forest Reserve.
Tanga is another favorite destination in Tanzania and is around 129 kilometers north of Zanzibar. No trip is complete without seeing Amboni Caves, Mkomazi National Park and Jumba La Ufalme, Tanga Kusini.
