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Cheap flights to Zanzibar from £310

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 21/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CMH — ZNZ
15 May — 22 May1
1 adult
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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 876,925 searches and data was last updated on 10 May 2024.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£570

Return from

£539

One-way from

£310
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From London to Zanzibar Kisauni
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One-way flight from London to Zanzibar Kisauni (ZNZ)
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Cheap flights to Zanzibar in May & June 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to Zanzibar in May and June 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 876,925 searches and data was last updated on 10 May 2024.
Check out some of the flights available from low prices to Zanzibar in May and June 2024. Deals update frequently so be sure to check back soon if you're not finding what you're looking for.
Tue 14/509:40LHR - ZNZ
2 stops26h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 21/500:30ZNZ - LHR
2 stops39h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/5£531
Tue 4/610:10LGW - ZNZ
1 stop24h 50mEthiopian Air
Mon 17/612:50ZNZ - LGW
2 stops19h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/5£550
Tue 14/521:00LHR - ZNZ
2 stops16h 15mEthiopian Air
Wed 22/516:15ZNZ - LHR
2 stops18h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/5£551
Tue 14/510:10LGW - ZNZ
2 stops27h 05mEthiopian Air
Wed 22/516:15ZNZ - LGW
2 stops16h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/5£552
Tue 14/506:35LHR - ZNZ
1 stop17h 30mTurkish Airlines
Wed 22/504:20ZNZ - LHR
1 stop14h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/5£554
Thu 20/610:50LGW - ZNZ
2 stops14h 30mTurkish Airlines
Fri 5/703:05ZNZ - LGW
1 stop15h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/5£565
Wed 29/516:40LHR - ZNZ
1 stop31h 25mTurkish Airlines
Tue 9/703:05ZNZ - LHR
1 stop15h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/5£567
Tue 18/617:15LGW - ZNZ
2 stops36h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 24/603:35ZNZ - LGW
1 stop32h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/5£568
Tue 21/509:40LHR - ZNZ
2 stops26h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 18/621:40ZNZ - LHR
2 stops41h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/5£572

Zanzibar 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for Zanzibar in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 876,925 searches and data were last updated on 10 May 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing to Zanzibar in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Tue 14/509:40LHR - ZNZ
2 stops26h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 21/500:30ZNZ - LHR
2 stops39h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/5£531
Tue 1/1010:50LGW - ZNZ
1 stop13h 15mTurkish Airlines
Mon 7/1003:35ZNZ - LGW
1 stop35h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/5£539
Thu 10/1010:50LGW - ZNZ
1 stop13h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 24/1023:10ZNZ - LGW
2 stops17h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/5£544
Tue 1/1010:50LGW - ZNZ
1 stop13h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 8/1023:10ZNZ - LGW
2 stops17h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/5£546
Thu 10/1010:50LGW - ZNZ
2 stops18h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 24/1021:55ZNZ - LGW
2 stops19h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/5£550
Tue 4/610:10LGW - ZNZ
1 stop24h 50mEthiopian Air
Mon 17/612:50ZNZ - LGW
2 stops19h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/5£550
Tue 14/521:00LHR - ZNZ
2 stops16h 15mEthiopian Air
Wed 22/516:15ZNZ - LHR
2 stops18h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/5£551
Tue 14/510:10LGW - ZNZ
2 stops27h 05mEthiopian Air
Wed 22/516:15ZNZ - LGW
2 stops16h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/5£552
Tue 14/506:35LHR - ZNZ
1 stop17h 30mTurkish Airlines
Wed 22/504:20ZNZ - LHR
1 stop14h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/5£554

Flights to Zanzibar departing soon

Discover available last-minute flight options to Zanzibar, providing immediate availability and potentially lower prices. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 876,925 searches and data was last updated on 10 May 2024.
Have a look at some of the best last-minute flights available departing to Zanzibar. Prices refresh often so be sure to come back soon for more deals.
Sun 19/510:10LGW - ZNZ
2 stops27h 05mEthiopian Air
Mon 17/612:50ZNZ - LGW
2 stops19h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/5£598
Thu 16/521:15LHR - ZNZ
2 stops16h 00mEthiopian Air
Thu 23/516:15ZNZ - LHR
2 stops16h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/5£639
Sun 19/510:10LGW - ZNZ
2 stops27h 05mEthiopian Air
Sun 16/612:50ZNZ - LGW
2 stops19h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/5£649
Thu 16/517:15LGW - ZNZ
2 stops41h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 23/522:45ZNZ - LGW
2 stops40h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/5£682
Thu 16/521:15LHR - ZNZ
1 stop16h 00mEthiopian Air
Thu 23/516:15ZNZ - LHR
1 stop16h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/5£698
Sun 19/510:10LGW - ZNZ
2 stops27h 05mEthiopian Air
Sun 16/617:00ZNZ - LGW
1 stop15h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/5£698
Sat 18/521:10LGW - ZNZ
2 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 17/621:55ZNZ - LGW
2 stops17h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/5£706
Sun 19/516:00LTN - ZNZ
3 stops37h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 20/606:15ZNZ - LTN
2 stops38h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/5£707
Mon 20/507:50LTN - ZNZ
3 stops46h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 19/606:15ZNZ - LTN
2 stops27h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/5£716

One-way flights to Zanzibar

Explore one-way flight options to Zanzibar for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 876,925 searches and data was last updated on 10 May 2024.
Choose from one of these one-way flights departing to Zanzibar. Users can also find round-trip Zanzibar flights by using the search form above.
Tue 21/509:00LGW - ZNZ
2 stops44h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/5£310
Wed 29/520:00LGW - ZNZ
2 stops33h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/5£313
Wed 29/519:00LTN - ZNZ
2 stops34h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/5£314
Tue 28/507:15LTN - ZNZ
2 stops46h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/5£315
Fri 31/520:30LTN - ZNZ
3 stops35h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/5£322
Tue 28/520:15LGW - ZNZ
2 stops33h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/5£326
Thu 30/516:00LTN - ZNZ
3 stops43h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/5£330
Sat 18/521:00STN - ZNZ
2 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/5£334
Wed 29/521:10LGW - ZNZ
3 stops32h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/5£334

Average price of flights to Zanzibar by month

Plan your trip to Zanzibar by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Zanzibar is currently £322 while a return flight costs £688. Price data was last updated on 5 May 2024.

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Zanzibar (average of £705). Flying to Zanzibar in July will prove the most costly (average of £1,043). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

£598

February

£670

March

£564

April

£574

May

£568

June

£618

July

£834

August

£814

September

£696

October

£654

November

£576

December

£689

Temperature and rainfall in Zanzibar by month

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

ZNZ

Temperature

24 - 28 °C

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).

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to Zanzibar. Price data was last updated on 3 May 2024.
Booking 81 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.
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When is the cheapest time to fly to Zanzibar?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return to Zanzibar. Price data was last updated on 5 May 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to Zanzibar should consider flying on Monday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Thursday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.
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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 10 May 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Air and KLM 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
3,979 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Good although thete was 2 hours delay in the flight but still is good 😊

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,979 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,979 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Good although thete was 2 hours delay in the flight but still is good 😊

KLM
7.9
Good
1,589 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,979 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Good although thete was 2 hours delay in the flight but still is good 😊

SWISS
7.8
Good
2,003 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,979 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Good although thete was 2 hours delay in the flight but still is good 😊

Qatar Airways
7.7
Good
4,417 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,979 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Good although thete was 2 hours delay in the flight but still is good 😊

Not just an idyllic island getaway, Zanzibar also has a rich historical and cultural legacy. The centre of Zanzibar City is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Interesting attractions where visitors can learn more about the island’s fascinating history include the National Museum, Palace Museum, Old Dispensary and Old Fort. Zanzibar’s beaches are justifiably world famous, while the Jozani Chwaka Bay Conservation Area is a beautiful natural escape. Other attractions include the Anglican Cathedral and Slave Market, bustling Central Market, the House of Wonders and the tranquil Maruhubi and Mtoni Palace ruins.

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 does ZNZ mean?

    ZNZ is a unique code, commonly called an IATA code, used in the aviation industry to identify airports. This code, along with many others, are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association). A ZNZ flight refers to a flight to Zanzibar Kisauni Airport.

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

    Most people fly into Zanzibar Kisauni (ZNZ) if they book a flight to Zanzibar. Kisauni 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 Kisauni Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Zanzibar. One-way flights to Zanzibar Kisauni Airport typically cost £21, while return flights cost around £34.

  • How much is a return flight to Zanzibar?

    A return flight to Zanzibar will typically cost around £57, however they can be found for as little as £42.

  • 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 (12 hours 20 minutes).

  • Does Zanzibar Kisauni Airport have car hire?

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

  • Are there hotels close to Zanzibar Kisauni Airport?

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

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