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£278+ 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 15/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— ZNZ
1 Jan — 8 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Zanzibar in 2025

Find the latest flights to Zanzibar in 2025, 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 2 December 2025.

Return from

£596

One-way from

£278

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£893
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 14/5-27/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 05m total
  • London to Zanzibar
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15/1
  • 15/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 10m total
  • London to Zanzibar
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price (£159 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (£36 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 2 December 2025.

Sat 6/1218:35STN - ZNZ
2 stops58h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/1210:50ZNZ - STN
2 stops24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12£594
Sat 6/1220:15LHR - ZNZ
1 stop11h 35mEthiopian Air
Sun 14/1204:20ZNZ - LHR
1 stop13h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/12£601
Sat 6/1218:35STN - ZNZ
2 stops58h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 21/1211:15ZNZ - STN
2 stops26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/11£602
Wed 10/1207:15LTN - ZNZ
3 stops46h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/1208:50ZNZ - LTN
2 stops15h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12£605
Wed 10/1207:00LGW - ZNZ
3 stops46h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/1208:50ZNZ - LGW
3 stops32h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/11£607
Sat 6/1220:15LHR - ZNZ
1 stop11h 35mEthiopian Air
Thu 18/1219:10ZNZ - LHR
1 stop14h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 30/11£608
Thu 4/1210:00LGW - ZNZ
1 stop21h 50mEthiopian Air
Sun 14/1219:10ZNZ - LGW
1 stop13h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 30/11£608
Wed 10/1208:25STN - ZNZ
3 stops44h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 18/1205:55ZNZ - STN
2 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/11£614
Wed 3/1210:15LGW - ZNZ
2 stops15h 15mTurkish Airlines
Thu 18/1205:30ZNZ - LGW
1 stop20h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 30/11£614
Fri 5/1210:15LGW - ZNZ
1 stop13h 50mTurkish Airlines
Wed 17/1205:30ZNZ - LGW
1 stop20h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/12£616
Mon 1/1212:05LTN - ZNZ
1 stop17h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 21/1211:15ZNZ - LTN
2 stops24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/11£618
Mon 8/1205:55LGW - ZNZ
1 stop23h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 17/1215:55ZNZ - LGW
2 stops17h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/11£618

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Depart

Return

Price

LondonZanzibar

LGW - ZNZ

LGWZNZ

London Gatwick

Tue 27/1

10:00-12:55

1 stop23h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 28/2

12:05-05:40

1 stop20h 35m

£614

LondonZanzibar

LGW - ZNZ

LGWZNZ

London Gatwick

Sun 1/2

10:00-12:55

1 stop23h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 28/2

12:05-05:40

1 stop20h 35m

£614

LondonZanzibar

LHR - ZNZ

LHRZNZ

London Heathrow

Sat 7/3

20:30-13:10

1 stop13h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 16/3

18:40-06:20

1 stop14h 40m

£625

LondonZanzibar

LHR - ZNZ

LHRZNZ

London Heathrow

Thu 5/3

20:30-13:10

1 stop13h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 15/3

18:40-06:20

1 stop14h 40m

£625

LondonZanzibar

LHR - ZNZ

LHRZNZ

London Heathrow

Sat 7/3

20:30-13:10

1 stop13h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 18/3

18:40-06:20

1 stop14h 40m

£625

LondonZanzibar

LHR - ZNZ

LHRZNZ

London Heathrow

Tue 10/3

20:30-13:10

1 stop13h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 18/3

18:40-06:20

1 stop14h 40m

£625

LondonZanzibar

LHR - ZNZ

LHRZNZ

London Heathrow

Tue 10/3

20:30-13:10

1 stop13h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 16/3

18:40-06:20

1 stop14h 40m

£625

LondonZanzibar

LGW - ZNZ

LGWZNZ

London Gatwick

Mon 5/1

10:00-12:55

1 stop23h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 1/2

04:20-05:40

1 stop28h 20m

£633

LondonZanzibar

LGW - ZNZ

LGWZNZ

London Gatwick

Sun 1/2

10:00-12:55

1 stop23h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 14/2

04:20-05:40

1 stop28h 20m

£636

LondonZanzibar

STN - ZNZ

STNZNZ

London Stansted

Sat 16/5

11:10-03:35

2 stops14h 25m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 25/5

02:55-16:50

2 stops15h 55m

£639

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Best time to book a flight to Zanzibar

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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from London to Zanzibar. Price data was last updated on 28 November 2025.

Booking 70 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 14 hours 9 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 16 December 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 £452
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From £482
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From £517
Emirates
Emirates
From £654

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Zanzibar?

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

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 2 December 2025.
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
3,432 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,432 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,432 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,071 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,432 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
903 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,432 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane
Kenya Airways
6.8
Okay
287 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,432 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,549 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,432 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane

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 £20, while return flights cost around £37.

  • How much is a return flight to Zanzibar?

    A return flight to Zanzibar will typically cost around £55, however they can be found for as little as £37.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Zanzibar depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Zanzibar, Glasgow 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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