Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Istanbul to Zanzibar Intl are usually found in March or April, booked 72 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday
Cheap flight deals from Istanbul to Zanzibar
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Istanbul (IST) 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 19 August 2025.
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July
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March
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£621
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (£22 potential increase over avg. return price).
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Zanzibar?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Istanbul to Zanzibar. Price data was last updated on 8 August 2025.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Zanzibar, you should look to book at least 72 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Zanzibar?
Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Zanzibar (average of £735). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Zanzibar in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,326). 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.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IST to ZNZ?
Find hourly flight availability from Istanbul to Zanzibar. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 19 August 2025.
A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Istanbul Airport to Zanzibar in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 24% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Istanbul Airport to Zanzibar?
Share of one-stop return flights from Istanbul Airport to Zanzibar chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Addis Ababa (ADD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 75% of one-stop itineraries from Istanbul Airport to Zanzibar on Cheapflights.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Istanbul Airport to Zanzibar?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Istanbul Airport to Zanzibar, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Doha (DOH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 11h 55m.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Istanbul Airport to Zanzibar?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Istanbul Airport to Zanzibar, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Doha (DOH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 11h 55m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Istanbul Airport to Zanzibar?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Istanbul Airport to Zanzibar, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 3h 18m.
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 19 August 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Turkish Airlines and Ethiopian Air from Istanbul Airport to Zanzibar to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Food and staff were nice but difficulty with WIFI, console sound not working. X-cover insurance a scam. Denying purchase of insurance even with proof. Ridiculous.
Food and staff were nice but difficulty with WIFI, console sound not working. X-cover insurance a scam. Denying purchase of insurance even with proof. Ridiculous.
Food and staff were nice but difficulty with WIFI, console sound not working. X-cover insurance a scam. Denying purchase of insurance even with proof. Ridiculous.
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What airport do you fly into for flights to Zanzibar from Istanbul?
Located just 4.4 mi from the city center, Zanzibar Intl is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Zanzibar from Istanbul. Booking flights from Istanbul to Zanzibar Intl (ZNZ) should be relatively easy as there is 1 daily inbound flight from Istanbul from 2 different airlines.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Istanbul Airport to Zanzibar round-trip?
Flying on Ethiopian Air is currently your cheapest option to Zanzibar, with prices starting at £497. Another option worth looking into is Turkish Airlines, starting at £629 return. Ethiopian Air is currently priced 19% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Istanbul to Zanzibar?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Istanbul 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 Istanbul Airport to Zanzibar?
Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Zanzibar (average of £735). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Zanzibar in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,326). 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.
Explore flights to Zanzibar departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 19 August 2025.
Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Istanbul 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 19 August 2025.
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