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ZNZ Abeid Amani Karume International Airport
Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (IATA: ZNZ, ICAO:HTZA) is located in the the city of Zanzibar Island, Tanzania. It is the primary international airport serving Zanzibar Island and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :+255242233979

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IATA Code

ZNZ

ICAO Code

HTZA

Name

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Tanzania (TZ)

City

Zanzibar Island

Latitude

-6.2220250

Longitude

39.2248900

Time Zone

UTC+03:00

Phone Number

+255242233979

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Airport Overview

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport（ZNZ）, also identified by ICAO code HTZA, is the principal international gateway for Zanzibar Archipelago operations and is located on Unguja Island, approximately 5 kilometres south of Zanzibar City. For international freight forwarders, it functions primarily as an island gateway supporting tourism supply chains, regional East African connectivity and selected long-haul passenger-belly cargo movements. The airport data supplied for this page identifies three terminal facilities, with international operations associated with Terminal 3; terminal allocation and cargo handling arrangements should nevertheless be reconfirmed before booking. Island geography means that uplift capacity, onward connections, customs processing and road access to final consignees can have a greater effect on delivery planning than the airport-to-airport flight segment alone. Our service team can coordinate booking, documentation review, customs liaison and final-mile planning on a case-by-case basis.

Airport name	Abeid Amani Karume International Airport
IATA / ICAO	ZNZ / HTZA
Location	Zanzibar Island, Tanzania
Coordinates	−6.2220250, 39.2248900
Local time	UTC+03:00
Airport contact in supplied data	+255 242 233 979

Key Highlights

Island gatewayFinal delivery planning must account for Zanzibar’s island geography, consignee location and possible inter-island movements.

International orientationThe airport supports international connectivity toward East Africa, Europe and the Middle East, subject to current schedules and available cargo capacity.

Passenger-belly dependenceMany shipments may rely on scheduled passenger aircraft rather than dedicated freighter capacity; space, ULD acceptance and cut-off times require advance confirmation.

Perishable-sensitive marketTourism, hospitality and island food supply chains can create demand for time-sensitive foodstuffs, spare parts and controlled-temperature goods.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Import and export handling: General cargo acceptance, build-up or breakdown and transfer arrangements are subject to the handling agent, operating airline and shipment profile.
Customs-controlled processing: Import release, export formalities and inspection arrangements should be coordinated with the appointed customs broker and local handling parties before cargo dispatch.
Temperature-sensitive cargo: Cold-chain acceptance, cool-room availability, passive packaging limits and handover timing must be confirmed in writing for pharmaceuticals, seafood, flowers or other perishables.
Dangerous goods: Acceptance depends on airline approval, current IATA Dangerous Goods requirements, packaging, labels, shipper’s declaration and local handling capability.
Special cargo: Live animals, human remains, oversized pieces, valuable cargo and aircraft parts may require advance approval, special equipment or a different routing.

Our service team does not treat the presence of an international terminal as proof of dedicated cold storage, bonded warehousing, dangerous-goods storage or 24-hour cargo service. These capabilities, handling windows and charges must be confirmed against the selected airline and ground handler.

Routes & Transit Times

Regional connections: Common planning logic includes links with East African gateways, with onward carriage determined by the airline’s current network, available capacity and customs transit requirements.
Europe and Middle East: International shipments may move through passenger-belly or connecting hub services. The actual routing, connection point and airline acceptance must be checked at quotation stage.
Transit planning: Airport-to-airport transit time is not equivalent to door-to-door time. Connection availability, uplift restrictions, customs inspection, terminal handover and island final-mile delivery can materially extend the schedule.
Schedule volatility: Seasonal tourism demand, aircraft changes, weather, operational restrictions and missed connections can affect uplift. We recommend a buffer for urgent or perishable shipments.

No fixed transit promise should be made before the airline confirms the booking, routing, cargo dimensions, commodity, chargeable weight and acceptance conditions.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary catchment: Zanzibar City and Unguja Island form the principal service area. Shipments for Pemba Island or mainland Tanzania require separate inter-island or mainland delivery planning.
Tourism and hospitality: Hotel operating supplies, replacement parts, catering inputs, uniforms, printed materials and urgent maintenance items are typical time-sensitive categories.
Food and perishables: Seafood, chilled food, specialty produce and other temperature-sensitive products may require validated packaging and rapid customs-to-consignee handling.
Commercial and project cargo: Electronics, telecommunications equipment, machinery parts and general merchandise can move through the airport, subject to airline limits and import documentation.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: Airline cargo cut-off is often earlier than passenger check-in and varies by commodity, screening requirement, flight and handling agent. Our team confirms the operational cut-off after booking acceptance.
Documentation: The commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill, accurate HS classification, consignee/importer details and any required permits should be aligned before cargo reaches the terminal.
Regulated cargo: Dangerous goods, batteries, pharmaceuticals, perishables, live animals and strategic or controlled items require commodity-specific declarations and prior airline approval; do not tender until acceptance is confirmed.
Customs and delivery: Incomplete documents, valuation questions, physical inspection and consignee availability can delay release. Final delivery should include a plan for terminal collection, local transport and any onward island movement.

Shipping Tips

Send the commodity description, HS code, dimensions, gross weight, package count, stackability and requested delivery date before requesting a firm routing.
For perishables and pharmaceuticals, provide temperature range, packaging type, data-logger requirement and acceptable exposure time; obtain written confirmation of cool-chain handover points.
For lithium batteries and other dangerous goods, submit the relevant classification, UN number, packing instruction and shipper’s declaration for pre-check before cargo delivery.
For urgent mainland Tanzania or regional deliveries, ask our service team to compare direct island carriage with a mainland gateway or multimodal alternative, considering customs, handling and final-mile risk rather than flight time alone.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Abeid Amani Karume International Airport handle international export cargo?

International cargo planning is possible, but acceptance depends on the operating airline, available belly or freighter capacity, handling arrangements, security screening and complete export documentation. Our service team verifies these points before tender.

Is a direct flight always the fastest option for Zanzibar cargo?

Not necessarily. A direct sector may still face limited uplift, early cut-off, customs delay or slow final delivery. We compare confirmed capacity, connection reliability, handling time and destination clearance before recommending a routing.

What should be checked before sending chilled or frozen goods?

Confirm the airline’s temperature acceptance, packaging performance, delivery window, cool-room or temporary storage arrangements, required health documents and consignee readiness. Temperature control should never be assumed from the airport’s international status alone.

Can dangerous goods be booked without advance review?

No. Dangerous goods require commodity classification, compliant packaging and labels, complete documentation and airline approval. Battery shipments and other restricted articles should be submitted to our team for a pre-acceptance review.

How should cargo for Pemba Island or mainland Tanzania be planned?

It should be quoted as an end-to-end movement, not only as airport delivery. Our team checks onward transport, customs responsibility, transfer points, consignee access and the additional handling risk before confirming the service scope.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport name, codes, coordinates, location, time zone, supplied terminal description and contact details are based on the airport data provided for this page. Operational schedules, airline acceptance, cargo facilities, customs procedures, handling cut-offs and service availability are time-sensitive and must be reconfirmed for each shipment.

Airport and national aviation information: taa.go.tz
Tanzania civil aviation regulatory reference: tcaa.go.tz
International airport and airline industry reference: iata.org
International aeronautical standards and reference framework: icao.int

The listed sources support general verification of airport, aviation and industry information. They do not replace shipment-specific confirmation from the operating airline, appointed ground handler, customs broker or relevant Tanzanian authority.