Ethiopian Airlines
Quick Flight Summary from Manama to Zanzibar
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- Lowest recent price $252
- Direct flight duration 7 hour 50 min
- Arrival airports ZNZ
- Best days to book Tuesday, Wednesday
- Average over the last 30 days $272
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Transportation to Airport from Manama City Center
Bahrain Intl. Airport
Many transportation options are available to Bahrain International Airport from the city center, including:
Bus
Buses are the most budget-friendly transportation option to Bahrain International Airport. Two main lines, A1 and A2, are the primary airport routes, running approximately every 30 minutes, with air-conditioned, spacious, and comfortable buses.
Minibus
Minibuses are less common alternatives to buses, as these are privately operated vehicles, and fares are typically lower than buses. However, they do not have a set schedule, availability can vary and can be crowded during peak hours. If you choose to use a minibus, it is advisable to confirm the destination with the driver before boarding.
Taxi
Taxis are the fastest options available, as transportation to Bahrain International Airport takes around 15-20 minutes, depending on traffic conditions. Make sure taxis are metered before your trip and if you seek alternatives ride-hailing services are available in Bahrain.
Car Rental
Many local and international car rental companies are available within the Manama city center, offering an alternative option for transportation to Bahrain International Airport. Make sure you have a valid international driving permit beforehand.
Airport Information
Bahrain International Airport is located in Muharraq, about 7–8 km northeast of the capital Manama, and takes around 15-20 minutes to reach Manama city center, depending on the traffic. Bahrain International Airport, which mainly serves flights to the Middle East, Europe, India, and other international destinations, handled over 9 million passengers in 2019 before the pandemic. After a major expansion in 2021, the new terminal increased capacity to 14 million passengers annually.
Bahrain International Airport offers duty-free shopping, restaurants, cafés, lounges, travel agencies, banks, currency exchange offices, free internet access, car rental companies, and parking areas.
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 |
|---|---|---|
$271 | 1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage / No changes allowed / No Refund / Complimentary Refreshments | |
$240 | 1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage (55x38x20 cm) / No changes allowed / No Refund / Complimentary Refreshments | |
$348 | 1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 30 kg checked baggage / Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / Partial Refund (up to 48 hours) / Complimentary Refreshments | |
$225 | — | |
$312 | 1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage / 2 pieces X 23 kg checked baggage / Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / Partial Refund (up to 48 hours) / Complimentary Refreshments |
Last update: 23.09.2026


