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£292+ Cheap flights to Zanzibar

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 28/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— ZNZ
2 Jun — 9 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Zanzibar in 2026

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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 May 2026.

Sun 14/614:45
LHR
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ZNZ
1 stop20h 45m
Etihad Airways
Fri 19/617:50
ZNZ
-
LHR
1 stop23h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 29/4£621
Mon 1/609:30
LHR
-
ZNZ
2 stops30h 45m
Etihad Airways
Tue 16/612:05
ZNZ
-
LHR
2 stops50h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 30/4£625
Sun 24/514:45
LHR
-
ZNZ
2 stops44h 10m
Etihad Airways
Thu 25/612:05
ZNZ
-
LHR
2 stops32h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 29/4£627
Sat 16/514:45
LHR
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ZNZ
2 stops25h 30m
Etihad Airways
Mon 1/612:05
ZNZ
-
LHR
2 stops29h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 29/4£630
Sun 7/607:00
LGW
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ZNZ
1 stop22h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 15/608:00
ZNZ
-
LGW
2 stops15h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5£632
Sat 23/521:45
LHR
-
ZNZ
2 stops18h 30m
Etihad Airways
Sat 6/612:05
ZNZ
-
LHR
2 stops32h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 29/4£633
Fri 12/614:45
LHR
-
ZNZ
2 stops42h 15m
Etihad Airways
Fri 19/612:05
ZNZ
-
LHR
2 stops44h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/5£635
Wed 17/620:10
LGW
-
ZNZ
2 stops33h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 24/614:40
ZNZ
-
LGW
1 stop18h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4£636
Thu 30/414:50
LHR
-
ZNZ
2 stops33h 40m
Etihad Airways
Thu 7/516:00
ZNZ
-
LHR
3 stops28h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 30/4£638
Wed 13/509:30
LHR
-
ZNZ
3 stops27h 30m
Etihad Airways
Wed 20/516:00
ZNZ
-
LHR
3 stops25h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/5£638
Sat 23/521:45
LHR
-
ZNZ
2 stops37h 10m
Etihad Airways
Wed 24/617:50
ZNZ
-
LHR
1 stop20h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 30/4£641
Sun 31/521:45
LHR
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ZNZ
2 stops18h 30m
Etihad Airways
Sun 14/612:05
ZNZ
-
LHR
2 stops44h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/5£643

Find flight deals to Zanzibar

Find the latest flights to Zanzibar in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 3 May 2026.

Return from

£621

One-way from

£292

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£642
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 14/6-19/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 00m total
  • London to Zanzibar
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28/6
  • 28/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 25m total
  • London to Zanzibar
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Price

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LondonZanzibar

LTN - ZNZ

LTNZNZ

London Luton

Wed 17/6

19:50-07:25

1 stop33h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 24/6

11:25-04:55

2 stops19h 30m

£689

LondonZanzibar

LHR - ZNZ

LHRZNZ

London Heathrow

Wed 28/10

06:35-02:10

2 stops16h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 10/11

04:05-14:10

2 stops37h 05m

£734

LondonZanzibar

LGW - ZNZ

LGWZNZ

London Gatwick

Sun 31/5

10:10-03:30

2 stops15h 20m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 1/6

12:05-06:20

1 stop20h 15m

£740

LondonZanzibar

STN - ZNZ

STNZNZ

London Stansted

Fri 25/9

17:35-01:55

1 stop30h 20m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 7/10

04:35-16:50

1 stop14h 15m

£742

LondonZanzibar

LHR - ZNZ

LHRZNZ

London Heathrow

Tue 23/6

14:45-13:30

1 stop20h 45m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 29/6

20:40-16:15

1 stop21h 35m

£744

LondonZanzibar

STN - ZNZ

STNZNZ

London Stansted

Wed 16/9

10:50-01:55

1 stop13h 05m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 7/10

04:35-16:50

1 stop14h 15m

£744
Fastest return journey

LondonZanzibar

LGW - ZNZ

LGWZNZ

London Gatwick

Wed 16/9

10:50-01:55

1 stop13h 05m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 6/10

04:35-16:40

1 stop14h 05m

£751

LondonZanzibar

LTN - ZNZ

LTNZNZ

London Luton

Sat 30/5

21:50-18:15

2 stops18h 25m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 10/6

12:05-08:30

2 stops22h 25m

£841

LondonZanzibar

STN - ZNZ

STNZNZ

London Stansted

Mon 26/10

10:50-04:30

2 stops14h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 6/11

04:05-09:50

2 stops32h 45m

£842

LondonZanzibar

LTN - ZNZ

LTNZNZ

London Luton

Sat 30/5

21:50-18:15

2 stops18h 25m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 12/6

08:00-21:50

2 stops15h 50m

£848

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Zanzibar

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

Booking 54 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 26 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.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Zanzibar?

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

Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From £508
Kenya Airways
Kenya Airways
From £439
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From £582
Emirates
Emirates
From £664

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Zanzibar?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Zanzibar are Kenya Airways, Air France and Ethiopian Air.

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 May 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines serving Tanzania, such as Emirates,Turkish Airlines, andEthiopian Air. 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
3,568 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,568 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,568 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,344 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,568 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
999 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,568 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
Kenya Airways
6.7
Okay
303 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,568 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,943 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,568 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

FAQs about flying to Zanzibar

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, Kenya Airways 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 £18, while return flights cost around £24.

  • How much is a return flight to Zanzibar?

    A return flight to Zanzibar will typically cost around £39, however they can be found for as little as £24.

  • 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 45 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. Kwetu-Kwetu Residence is the closest property to Zanzibar Intl (0.0 mi away from Zanzibar Intl).

See more FAQs

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