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Pemba Airport

Chake Chake, Tanzania

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Pemba Airport

Chake Chake, Tanzania

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Gateway to Pemba Island's spice-scented shores.

Location

Chake Chake, Tanzania

Pemba Airport (IATA: PMA, ICAO: HTPE) is a small regional airport located near Chake Chake, the principal town of Pemba Island in the Zanzibar Archipelago, Tanzania. It serves as the main point of air entry to Pemba Island, connecting it to Zanzibar's main island and the Tanzanian mainland. The airport handles relatively low passenger volumes, primarily serving tourists, local residents, and business travelers. Scheduled services are operated by regional carriers linking Pemba to Zanzibar (Abeid Amani Karume International Airport) and Dar es Salaam. The facility is modest in scale, befitting the island's size and visitor numbers. Pemba Island is known for its pristine coral reefs, traditional clove cultivation, and relative lack of mass tourism compared to Zanzibar's main island. The airport plays a vital role in supporting the island's economy and accessibility.

Terminals

The airport has a single small terminal building handling both arriving and departing passengers.

Getting to & from

Taxis and shared minibuses (daladala) are the primary ground transport options connecting the airport to Chake Chake town.

Airlines here

Auric Air and Coastal Aviation are among the regional carriers operating scheduled services to and from Pemba Airport.

Notable facts

›Pemba Airport is situated on Pemba Island, one of the main islands of the Zanzibar Archipelago.
›The airport primarily serves short-haul routes to Zanzibar and Dar es Salaam.
›Pemba Island is renowned for clove production, earning it the nickname 'the Green Island.'
›The airport's runway is paved and capable of handling small turboprop and regional jet aircraft.
›Limited international connectivity means most visitors arrive via connections through Zanzibar or Dar es Salaam.

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Gateway to Pemba Island's serene cloves and turquoise waters

Pemba Airport, officially known as Karume Airport, serves Chake Chake, the main town of Pemba Island in the Zanzibar Archipelago of Tanzania. The airport connects this lush, less-visited island to Zanzibar's Stone Town and Dar es Salaam, supporting both local commerce and a growing eco-tourism sector. Pemba's economy revolves heavily around clove cultivation, and the airport plays a vital role in linking island communities to the mainland.

Terminals

Main Terminal — A single small terminal handling all domestic arrivals and departures with basic check-in, waiting, and baggage facilities.

Ground Transport

Taxis available outside the terminal for hire into Chake Chake town
Dala-dala (shared minibus) routes connecting to local town centres
Hotel transfer arrangements via pre-booked guesthouses and lodges
Car hire through local operators in Chake Chake

Nearby Hotels

Pemba Island Hotel, Chake Chake
Swahili Divers Beach Resort
Manta Resort, Pemba Island
Fundu Lagoon Lodge

Dining

Dining options inside the airport terminal are extremely limited, with only basic refreshments available at best. Chake Chake town, a short drive away, offers local Swahili cuisine including grilled fish, pilau rice, and fresh tropical fruits at small restaurants and market stalls. Visitors staying at island lodges will typically find meals included or catered on-site.

Traveller Tips

Confirm your flight departure time locally as schedules on island routes can change with little notice.
Arrive early as the small terminal can become congested quickly during peak island travel periods.
Carry some Tanzanian shillings as card payment facilities are unreliable on the island.
Arrange your accommodation transfer in advance as taxis at the airport are limited in number.

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