Quick Flight Summary from Hanoi to Zanzibar
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- Direct flight duration 46 hour 25 min
- Arrival airports ZNZ
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Transportation to Airport from Hanoi City Center
Noi Bai Intl. Airport
Buses, minibuses and taxis are among the vehicles you can use to get to the Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport from the city center. Moreover, the fares of these vehicles are generally affordable. If you want to have a more economical transportation service from the city center to the airport, you should choose buses and minibuses in the city.
If you are traveling with your children or want a more comfortable vehicle, you have a chance to get to the Hanoi Airport from the city center by taxi for about 20 US dollars. You can also get to the airport by using the minibuses departing from the city center, but since these minibuses usually move after they are full (jam-packed with passengers), if you need to catch your plane, the taxi will be a much more suitable choice for you.
Bus
The first public transportation alternative you can use to get to the Noi Bai International Airport from Hanoi city center is buses. You can easily arrive at the airport by using bus routes 7 and 17 that you can find in the city.
The fare for using buses carrying passengers to the Hanoi International Airport by moving from Kim Ma and Long Bien stops in the city center is 5,000 dong for each passenger. That's equal to 0,3 US dollars.
The travel to the city by bus takes about 1 hour and there are bus services from the early hours of the morning until the evening hours.
Minibus
You have a chance to arrive at the Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport by using the minibuses in the city. The minibus moves from the city center and carries its passengers to the airport quickly and comfortably. But the amount you need to pay for the travel is not as affordable as the bus fare. You should pay dong equaling to 2 dollars for benefiting from the minibuses. You can get information from your hotel about the minibus stops for going to the airport from the city.
If you plan to use minibus option to get to the airport, remember to arrive at the airport at least 2 hours before departure time of your plane. So you can reduce the risk of missing your plane because of any unexpected situations.
Taxi
When you need to travel between one of the central locations of the city and the airport or when you want to visit a place in the city which is not too far away, you can easily evaluate taxi option among your alternatives. In the city, the taxis offer service for 24 hours a day and therefore, you can flag down any taxi whenever you want without any restriction. You can arrive at Hanoi Airport in about 30 minutes by taxi. You can save time by completing your travel much faster than by bus or minibus. The amount you need to pay for taxis in the city is around 20 US dollars in general, although it varies depending on your location in the city center. If you want to reduce this amount a little, you can share your taxi by finding other passengers going to the airport.
Airport Services
If you are staying in one of the hotels located in the center of Hanoi, you can also arrive at the airport by using one of the services offered by your hotel. Airport services in the city are both convenient and highly advantageous. However, please note that you should contact your hotel before planning your travel in order to receive information on availability of services. In Hanoi, the prices of both taxis and public transportation vehicles such as buses and minibuses are not very high. For this reason, you have a chance to travel with these vehicles without exceeding your budget. Airport services can be provided by certain hotels for free or a nominal fee. You can also get information about the fees before heading away and make your reservation accordingly.
Car Rental
Public transportation in Hanoi is generally sufficient for passengers going to the airport. Moreover, the fares of these vehicles are generally affordable for passengers. However, if you want to visit different places in the city, you can consider the option of renting a car. There are many alternatives to rent a car in the city. You can continue your travel with the car you have rented by choosing among these alternatives depending on your needs and budget.
Luxury Vehicles
If you want to travel around Hanoi with a more luxurious and comfortable vehicle, different alternatives are waiting for you in the city center. The luxurious vehicles you can rent in the city usually have their own drivers. You can travel anywhere you want without having to drive in a very comfortable way. However, you should know that these vehicles will cost higher than the alternatives such as buses, taxis and car rental.
Airport Information
In Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport, which connects Vietnam's capital city Hanoi with the major cities of the world and Far East, there are many options waiting for you before and after your travel. Although the airport is not very large, it is extremely comfortable. It also provides passengers with almost all the services found at a standard airport, especially buffets, restaurants, cafes, duty free shops and stores where you can buy souvenirs.
At the airport, international flights are performed from Terminal 2 and domestic flights are performed from Terminal 1. Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport also has a parking lot for passengers arriving by car. You can be at the airport terminal for in just a few minutes after parking your car here.
There is also a free shuttle service offered by the airport for the transportation between terminals. If you want to spend time at Noi Bai International Airport before or after your flight, you can visit the stores located in the terminal building where you can also find interesting souvenirs.
ATMs are also available at the airport, where you can perform various banking transactions such as withdrawing or sending money. From the information desk found at Hanoi Airport, you can get help and support for many issues, including alternative vehicles that you can use to go to your destination in the city. From here, if you need, you can get information about the phone cards that you can use to make calls in Vietnam or abroad.
Transportation to Zanzibar City Center from Airport
Abeid Amani Karume Intl. Airport
Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, also known as Kisauni Airport, is an important transportation center of the region with its distance of about 5 kilometers from the capital Zanzibar. Regular flights to European cities, to East Africa and the Middle East take place from the airport. The airport which was known as Kisauni before, is carrying the name of the first president of the country since 2010.
It is possible to travel to Israel's Tel Aviv city, Germany's Munich and Frankfurt cities, Dubai, Doha, Amsterdam, Brussels, Nairobi, Milan, Bologna and Istanbul with seasonal flights from the airport.
When you arrive at the Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, you can get to the center which is 5 kilometers away by taking a taxi, renting a car from one of the local Zanzibar rental companies, or with airport shuttle if you have booked in advance
Taxi
At Abeid Amani Karume International Airport you can find taxis without difficulty, especially during flight times. The taxis in Zanzibar determine their fares based on the taximeter device turned on in front of the airport terminal; you can reach your destination with a not-so-high fare thanks to the factors such as the close proximity of the airport. However, if you still have some question marks about the taxi fare that you would pay, you can go to the information desks at the airport without having to leave the terminal after your plane has landed, and you can ask the average taxi fare by showing the address you will be going to. Another way to know about the taxi fare in advance and have a more comfortable journey on this route is to discuss with the taxi drivers waiting in front of the Abeid Amani Karume International Airport.
Car Rental
At Abeid Amani Karume International Airport or Kisauni Airport, as it was known before, generally the local car rental companies serve to those passengers willing to rent a car. After renting your car from the companies located at the airport terminal, you can deal with a local guide or drive with a navigation device if you would like to find your way easily to the center. Car rental fares are not usually high at the airport and you will not have much difficulty driving and finding parking slot in the city. This way, if you are planning to travel between different regions of Zanzibar, you can consider renting a car and driving to the center.
Airport Shuttle
The airport shuttle service is among one of the top preferences of passengers who will stay in a large hotel, especially in the center of Zanzibar. If you are not planning to stay in a hotel in the center or the hotel you are staying at does not offer this service, it is possible for you to look online and find a private shuttle company. If you are going to get support from a local guide while you are in the city, you can also ask your guide for help finding and booking an airport shuttle. The fare you would pay in Zanzibar, where the airport is only about 5 kilometers outside the center, for a shuttle to get to the city center will usually be low. On the other hand, keep in mind that based on the distance the fare you would pay increase if you will be travelling further away from the center.
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| Airline | Price | Standard inclusions |
|---|---|---|
222 KWD | Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / Partial Refund (up to 48 hours) / 1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 23 kg checked baggage / Complimentary Refreshments |
Last update: 03.10.2026


