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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Zanzibar from £497

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 28/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — ZNZ
11 Jul — 18 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 11 June 2026.

Tue 1/906:15
EDI
-
ZNZ
3 stops35h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 10/904:40
ZNZ
-
EDI
3 stops28h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/6£718
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£782
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£820
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£831
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£842
Wed 28/1006:05
EDI
-
ZNZ
3 stops43h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/1105:35
ZNZ
-
EDI
2 stops27h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/6£844

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 11 June 2026.

Round-trip from

£718

One-way from

£497

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£945
1/9-10/9
  • 1/9-10/9
  • 6 total stops
  • 64h 05m total
  • Edinburgh to Zanzibar
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28/7
  • 28/7
  • 3 total stops
  • 32h 35m 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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Depart

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Price

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Fastest return journey

EdinburghZanzibar

EDI - ZNZ

EDIZNZ

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 30/9

10:40-01:55

1 stop13h 15m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 6/10

02:55-15:55

2 stops15h 00m

£838

EdinburghZanzibar

EDI - ZNZ

EDIZNZ

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 1/7

19:00-07:25

3 stops34h 25m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 8/7

08:00-09:45

3 stops27h 45m

£913

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

£937

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

£940

EdinburghZanzibar

EDI - ZNZ

EDIZNZ

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 28/11

07:30-07:30

1 stop21h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 2/12

18:40-06:00

2 stops38h 20m

£953
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

EdinburghZanzibar

EDI - ZNZ

EDIZNZ

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 28/7

05:40-06:20

2 stops22h 40m

£585

EdinburghZanzibar

EDI - ZNZ

EDIZNZ

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 26/7

15:10-13:30

2 stops44h 20m

£629

EdinburghZanzibar

EDI - ZNZ

EDIZNZ

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 26/7

22:00-06:55

1 stop30h 55m

£784

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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 £742). Flying from Edinburgh to Zanzibar in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,225). 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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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 11 June 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates,Turkish Airlines, andQatar Airways 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
3,584 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

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
3,584 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,584 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

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
3,584 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

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
7.3
Good
3,726 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,584 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

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
8,044 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,584 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

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 13h 15m. Turkish Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £838. 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 Turkish Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £683 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are British Airways and Qatar Airways, starting at £765 and £773 round-trip. Users have found that Turkish Airlines is 24% 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 £742). Flying from Edinburgh to Zanzibar in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,225). 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 4 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 11 June 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest£683Average£829FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapest£765Average£936FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£773Average£924FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest£790Average£1,020FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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