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8 Dec — 15 Dec1
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Flights to Zanzibar in 2024

Find the latest flights to Zanzibar in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 927,803 searches and data was last updated on 3 December 2024.

Return from

£584

One-way from

£278

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£899
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 17/1-23/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 39h 45m total
  • London to Zanzibar
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11/12
  • 11/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 10m total
  • London to Zanzibar
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Cheapest flights to Zanzibar
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Zanzibar. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 3 December 2024.

Sat 7/1219:35LHR - ZNZ
2 stops22h 20mAir France
Sat 14/1222:55ZNZ - LHR
2 stops22h 25mAir France
Deal found 2/12£591
Sun 8/1217:55STN - ZNZ
2 stops35h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 21/108:50ZNZ - STN
3 stops26h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12£602
Sat 7/1209:05LGW - ZNZ
2 stops23h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 14/1212:05ZNZ - LGW
2 stops23h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12£607
Sat 7/1208:40LCY - ZNZ
1 stop33h 15mKLM
Sat 14/1222:55ZNZ - LCY
3 stops17h 20mKLM
Deal found 2/12£627
Mon 9/1206:20LHR - ZNZ
1 stop11h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 23/1222:55ZNZ - LHR
3 stops20h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12£642
Mon 9/1214:45LTN - ZNZ
1 stop14h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 23/1205:35ZNZ - LTN
1 stop22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12£652
Sun 8/1210:00LGW - ZNZ
1 stop13h 20mEthiopian Air
Sat 18/112:05ZNZ - LGW
1 stop20h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/12£708
Mon 9/1217:45LHR - ZNZ
2 stops31h 50mTurkish Airlines
Sun 22/1204:25ZNZ - LHR
1 stop14h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 2/12£749
Sat 7/1219:35LHR - ZNZ
2 stops45h 15mKenya Airways
Fri 13/1203:40ZNZ - LHR
2 stops33h 50mKenya Airways
Deal found 2/12£753
Mon 9/1216:55LGW - ZNZ
2 stops32h 40mTurkish Airlines
Sun 22/1204:25ZNZ - LGW
1 stop14h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 2/12£794
Mon 9/1218:15LCY - ZNZ
2 stops35h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 23/1209:45ZNZ - LCY
2 stops34h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12£903
Sun 8/1211:45LHR - ZNZ
2 stops30h 25mKLM
Sat 18/122:55ZNZ - LHR
3 stops20h 10mKLM
Deal found 2/12£951

Find flights to Zanzibar within your budget

Locate flights to Zanzibar that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 927,803 searches and data was last updated on 3 December 2024.

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LondonZanzibar

LHR - ZNZ

LHRZNZ

London Heathrow

Fri 17/1

17:25-19:50

1 stop23h 25m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 23/1

03:40-17:00

2 stops16h 20m

£584

LondonZanzibar

STN - ZNZ

STNZNZ

London Stansted

Thu 16/1

06:30-19:50

3 stops34h 20m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 22/1

03:40-07:50

3 stops31h 10m

£587

LondonZanzibar

LGW - ZNZ

LGWZNZ

London Gatwick

Thu 16/1

08:50-19:50

3 stops32h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 22/1

03:40-08:30

3 stops31h 50m

£587

LondonZanzibar

LTN - ZNZ

LTNZNZ

London Luton

Thu 16/1

09:00-19:50

3 stops31h 50m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 22/1

03:40-08:45

3 stops32h 05m

£588

LondonZanzibar

LGW - ZNZ

LGWZNZ

London Gatwick

Sun 25/5

10:10-02:40

1 stop14h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 4/6

16:15-06:20

1 stop16h 05m

£596

LondonZanzibar

LHR - ZNZ

LHRZNZ

London Heathrow

Thu 30/1

14:00-14:00

2 stops21h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 13/2

17:30-21:00

2 stops30h 30m

£596

LondonZanzibar

LHR - ZNZ

LHRZNZ

London Heathrow

Thu 22/5

21:15-10:50

1 stop11h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 28/5

16:15-09:05

2 stops18h 50m

£618

LondonZanzibar

LGW - ZNZ

LGWZNZ

London Gatwick

Wed 19/3

16:55-04:35

2 stops32h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 25/3

04:25-21:30

1 stop20h 05m

£634

LondonZanzibar

LCY - ZNZ

LCYZNZ

London City

Mon 20/1

10:00-09:20

2 stops20h 20m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 26/1

03:40-19:35

2 stops18h 55m

£657

LondonZanzibar

LCY - ZNZ

LCYZNZ

London City

Wed 22/1

11:35-01:35

3 stops35h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 29/1

03:40-07:55

3 stops31h 15m

£694

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Travel insights for flights to Zanzibar

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Zanzibar including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

When is the best time to book a flight to Zanzibar?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from London to Zanzibar. Price data was last updated on 22 November 2024.

Booking 72 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Zanzibar. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

How long is the flight to Zanzibar?

On average, a flight from London to Zanzibar takes 13 hours 32 minutes. Flights to Zanzibar from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Zanzibar?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from London to Zanzibar. Price data was last updated on 10 November 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Zanzibar should consider flying on Tuesday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Friday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Zanzibar?

The most popular airlines flying from London to Zanzibar are Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Air and Turkish Airlines.

Kenya Airways

Kenya Airways

From £593

Ethiopian Air

Ethiopian Air

From £623

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

From £573

Emirates

Emirates

From £915

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Zanzibar?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Zanzibar are Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines and Kenya Airways.

Rainfall in Zanzibar by month

Plan your trip to Zanzibar by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Zanzibar ranges from 20.0 - 320.0 inches per month. April is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 320.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Zanzibar when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Zanzibar by month

Plan your trip to Zanzibar by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Zanzibar, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Zanzibar

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Zanzibar. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Zanzibar. Reviews last updated 3 December 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Lufthansa, SWISS and Qatar Airways to Zanzibar by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,465 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,465 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,465 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,343 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,465 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

SWISS
7.6
Good
1,628 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,465 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,816 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,465 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Getting around Zanzibar

Getting around the Stone Town, Zanzibar’s historic centre, is easiest on foot. Outside of the centre, taxis or private cars are the best bet. Hotels can arrange taxis but will add commission. Dalla-dallas are small minivans and cheaper than taxis or private cars.

Zanzibar is mostly safe, but it is a Muslim community and travellers should dress appropriately, covering legs and arms and drinking alcohol discreetly. During Ramadan it is best to avoid eating, drinking and smoking in public during the daytime. Street hawkers will try to sell tours but it is best to book these through hotels or tourist offices.

  • When is the best time to fly to Zanzibar?

    There is generally no bad time to visit Zanzibar as the weather here is generally warm. Dry season lasts from June to October but it is also the coldest time. March till May see the most humid season when temperatures are high but so are the downpours.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Zanzibar?

    Most people fly into Zanzibar Intl (ZNZ) if they book a flight to Zanzibar. Zanzibar Intl is conveniently located just 4.4 mi from Zanzibar’s city center.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Zanzibar if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Zanzibar on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Zanzibar?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Lufthansa is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Zanzibar.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Zanzibar?

    Zanzibar Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Zanzibar. One-way flights to Zanzibar Intl typically cost £27, while return flights cost around £52.

  • How much is a return flight to Zanzibar?

    A return flight to Zanzibar will typically cost around £92, however they can be found for as little as £66.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Zanzibar depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Zanzibar, London offers the quickest one-way flight (11 hours 35 minutes).

  • Does Zanzibar Intl have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Zanzibar Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Zanzibar Intl?

    Yes. Zanzibar Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Salaam Letting (4 Bedroom, Zanzibar Hous is the closest property to Zanzibar Intl (0.0 mi away from Zanzibar Intl).

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