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Cheap flights from Istanbul Airport to Zanzibar from £197

IST — ZNZ
9 Dec — 16 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Istanbul to Zanzibar

Thu 3/1216:10 -
2 stops35h 00m
Sun 13/1206:50 -
2 stops32h 20m
Deal found 8/11£472
Thu 24/1216:10 -
2 stops35h 00m
Sun 24/106:50 -
1 stop9h 55m
Deal found 4/11£475
Fri 25/1212:15 -
2 stops14h 55m
Sun 24/106:50 -
1 stop9h 55m
Deal found 4/11£481
Thu 24/1216:10 -
2 stops35h 00m
Fri 22/104:10 -
1 stop12h 35m
Deal found 4/11£487
Wed 23/1212:15 -
2 stops43h 55m
Sun 24/106:50 -
1 stop9h 55m
Deal found 4/11£491
Fri 25/1212:15 -
2 stops14h 55m
Fri 22/104:10 -
1 stop12h 35m
Deal found 4/11£492
Wed 23/1212:15 -
2 stops43h 55m
Fri 22/104:10 -
1 stop12h 35m
Deal found 4/11£502
Mon 28/1216:10 -
2 stops16h 30m
Sun 24/106:50 -
1 stop9h 55m
Deal found 4/11£504
Sun 27/1212:15 -
2 stops44h 25m
Sun 24/106:50 -
1 stop9h 55m
Deal found 4/11£506
Wed 2/1212:15 -
2 stops16h 55m
Sun 13/1206:50 -
2 stops32h 20m
Deal found 8/11£515
Thu 10/1216:10 -
2 stops35h 00m
Fri 25/1204:10 -
1 stop12h 35m
Deal found 6/11£517
Sun 27/1212:15 -
2 stops44h 25m
Fri 22/104:10 -
1 stop12h 35m
Deal found 4/11£517

Find flight deals from Istanbul to Zanzibar

Round-trip from

£365

One-way from

£197

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

June

Average price

£769
Air Cairo
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  • 17/1-24/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 20h 55m total
  • Istanbul to Zanzibar
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Air Cairo
  • Air Cairo
  • 17/1-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 11h 00m total
  • Istanbul to Zanzibar
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£9 potential savings vs. average return price).
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IstanbulZanzibar

IST Istanbul - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

ISTZNZ

Istanbul

Sat 2/1

17:45-05:50

1 stop12h 05m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£222
Fastest return journey

IstanbulZanzibar

IST Istanbul - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

ISTZNZ

Istanbul

Sun 27/12

17:45-04:45

1 stop11h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£235

IstanbulZanzibar

IST Istanbul - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

ISTZNZ

Istanbul

Wed 25/11

12:15-05:10

2 stops16h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£273

IstanbulZanzibar

IST Istanbul - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

ISTZNZ

Istanbul

Sat 21/11

12:15-05:50

2 stops17h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£277

IstanbulZanzibar

IST Istanbul - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

ISTZNZ

Istanbul

Mon 18/1

16:10-08:40

2 stops16h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£282

IstanbulZanzibar

IST Istanbul - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

ISTZNZ

Istanbul

Sun 17/1

12:15-04:45

2 stops16h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£283

IstanbulZanzibar

IST Istanbul - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

ISTZNZ

Istanbul

Tue 19/1

12:15-05:10

2 stops40h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£287

IstanbulZanzibar

IST Istanbul - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

ISTZNZ

Istanbul

Wed 30/12

12:15-08:10

2 stops43h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£305

IstanbulZanzibar

IST Istanbul - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

ISTZNZ

Istanbul

Fri 1/1

12:15-03:10

2 stops14h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£330

IstanbulZanzibar

IST Istanbul - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

ISTZNZ

Istanbul

Thu 24/12

12:15-08:10

2 stops19h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£330

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Best time to book a flight from Istanbul to Zanzibar

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Zanzibar from Istanbul with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Istanbul Airport to Zanzibar

How far ahead should I book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Zanzibar?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Zanzibar, you should look to book at least 61 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Zanzibar (average of £379). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Zanzibar in September is currently the most expensive (average of £807). 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?

When flying from Istanbul Airport to Zanzibar, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Istanbul Airport to Zanzibar flights typically cost between £644 and £829 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £365 on Air Cairo (17 Jan–24 Jan).

Reviews of airlines servicing Zanzibar

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Etihad Airways 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.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,555 reviews
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Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.8

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Tom,May 2026

JFK - AUH

Everything was good except the lie flat bed. The bed has a gap and is uncomfortable to lie on. The hostesses were great; the food service was reasonable and the connecting flight services and the baggage service were good. Entertainment service was also good.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,555 reviews
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,555 reviews
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Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.8

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Tom,May 2026

JFK - AUH

Everything was good except the lie flat bed. The bed has a gap and is uncomfortable to lie on. The hostesses were great; the food service was reasonable and the connecting flight services and the baggage service were good. Entertainment service was also good.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 are 2 daily inbound flights from Istanbul from 1 airline.

  • How long is the flight from Istanbul Airport to Zanzibar?

    Departing from Istanbul Airport to Zanzibar will take you 12h 05m. Istanbul Airport and Zanzibar are separated by a distance of 3346 mi.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Istanbul Airport to Zanzibar round-trip?

    Flying on Etihad Airways is currently your cheapest option to Zanzibar, with prices starting at £366. Etihad Airways is currently priced 46% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

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

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

  • 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Zanzibar (average of £379). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Zanzibar in September is currently the most expensive (average of £807). 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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Top airline flying from Istanbul to Zanzibar

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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£366Average£376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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