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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Zanzibar from £629

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 26/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — ZNZ
9 Jul — 16 Jul1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Zanzibar
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Edinburgh to Zanzibar. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 9 June 2026.

Wed 1/708:35
EDI
-
ZNZ
2 stops18h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 8/707:25
ZNZ
-
EDI
3 stops27h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6£785
Wed 30/910:40
EDI
-
ZNZ
1 stop13h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 6/1002:55
ZNZ
-
EDI
2 stops15h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 9/6£822
Wed 28/1010:40
EDI
-
ZNZ
2 stops14h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 7/1103:50
ZNZ
-
EDI
2 stops32h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 9/6£833
Wed 30/907:55
EDI
-
ZNZ
3 stops43h 05m
Oman Air
Wed 7/1014:35
ZNZ
-
EDI
3 stops41h 50m
Oman Air
Deal found 6/6£845
Wed 28/1006:05
EDI
-
ZNZ
3 stops43h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/1105:35
ZNZ
-
EDI
2 stops27h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/6£847
Wed 16/916:55
EDI
-
ZNZ
1 stop31h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 21/922:30
ZNZ
-
EDI
2 stops19h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/6£873

Find flight deals from Edinburgh to Zanzibar

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Edinburgh (EDI) to Zanzibar (ZNZ). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 9 June 2026.

Round-trip from

£785

One-way from

£629

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£948
1/7-8/7
  • 1/7-8/7
  • 5 total stops
  • 46h 05m total
  • Edinburgh to Zanzibar
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26/7
  • 26/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 05m total
  • Edinburgh to Zanzibar
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (£80 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£22 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in June 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Edinburgh to Zanzibar that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 9 June 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

EdinburghZanzibar

EDI - ZNZ

EDIZNZ

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 1/7

08:35-05:25

2 stops18h 50m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 8/7

07:25-08:40

3 stops27h 15m

£856
Fastest return journey

EdinburghZanzibar

EDI - ZNZ

EDIZNZ

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 30/9

10:40-03:35

2 stops14h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 6/10

02:55-15:55

2 stops15h 00m

£874

EdinburghZanzibar

EDI - ZNZ

EDIZNZ

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 30/9

15:10-05:00

3 stops35h 50m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 7/10

14:35-06:25

3 stops41h 50m

£940

EdinburghZanzibar

EDI - ZNZ

EDIZNZ

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 28/10

07:30-07:30

1 stop21h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 8/11

17:15-06:00

1 stop15h 45m

£947

EdinburghZanzibar

EDI - ZNZ

EDIZNZ

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 28/11

14:05-07:30

1 stop14h 25m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 2/12

18:40-06:00

2 stops38h 20m

£974
Cheapest one-way

EdinburghZanzibar

EDI - ZNZ

EDIZNZ

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 26/7

15:10-13:30

2 stops44h 20m

£631
Fastest single journey

EdinburghZanzibar

EDI - ZNZ

EDIZNZ

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 26/7

22:00-06:55

1 stop30h 55m

£787

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Best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to Zanzibar

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Edinburgh to Zanzibar

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Edinburgh to Zanzibar?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Zanzibar (average of £744). Flying from Edinburgh to Zanzibar in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,229). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Edinburgh to Zanzibar?

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 9 June 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates,Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines from Edinburgh to Zanzibar have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,580 reviews
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Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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
3,580 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,580 reviews
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Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,729 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,580 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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
4,409 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,580 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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
8,035 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,580 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Edinburgh to Zanzibar. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Zanzibar?

    A quick flight from Edinburgh to Zanzibar can take about 14h 55m. Turkish Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £874. Airlines will cover a distance of 4926 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Edinburgh to Zanzibar round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Edinburgh to Zanzibar is Air France. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £640 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Turkish Airlines and British Airways, starting at £685 and £768 round-trip. Users have found that Air France is 29% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Edinburgh to Zanzibar that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Edinburgh to Zanzibar flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Edinburgh to Zanzibar?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Edinburgh to Zanzibar.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Edinburgh to Zanzibar?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Edinburgh to Zanzibar by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Edinburgh to Zanzibar?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Zanzibar (average of £744). Flying from Edinburgh to Zanzibar in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,229). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Edinburgh to Zanzibar. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 9 June 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air FranceCheapest£640Average£776FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£685Average£842FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapest£768Average£973FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£776Average£927FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest£793Average£992FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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