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Cheap flights from Istanbul Airport to Zanzibar from £252

IST — ZNZ
10 Oct — 17 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Istanbul to Zanzibar

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Cheapest flights from Istanbul to Zanzibar

Mon 21/1216:10 -
2 stops16h 30m
Sun 27/1206:50 -
1 stop9h 55m
Deal found 7/9£438
Mon 21/1216:10 -
2 stops16h 30m
Fri 25/1209:10 -
1 stop31h 35m
Deal found 7/9£438
Mon 21/1216:10 -
2 stops16h 30m
Fri 25/1204:15 -
1 stop12h 30m
Deal found 7/9£452
Mon 2/1116:10 -
2 stops16h 30m
Thu 19/1106:15 -
2 stops29h 00m
Deal found 8/9£468
Mon 2/1116:10 -
2 stops16h 30m
Fri 20/1104:15 -
2 stops31h 00m
Deal found 8/9£497
Sat 7/1112:15 -
2 stops40h 30m
Tue 10/1109:40 -
2 stops49h 35m
Deal found 7/9£503
Thu 29/1012:15 -
2 stops19h 55m
Mon 2/1105:45 -
2 stops29h 30m
Deal found 10/9£504
Fri 23/1018:15 -
2 stops34h 40m
Fri 30/1014:40 -
2 stops27h 00m
Deal found 9/9£506
Thu 1/1018:15 -
1 stop19h 15m
Wed 7/1014:35 -
2 stops26h 50m
Deal found 10/9£525
Tue 3/1112:15 -
2 stops41h 00m
Fri 20/1104:15 -
2 stops31h 00m
Deal found 8/9£533

Find flight deals from Istanbul to Zanzibar

Round-trip from

£393

One-way from

£252

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

June

Average price

£832
Air Cairo
  • Air Cairo
  • 14/2-21/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 20h 55m total
  • Istanbul to Zanzibar
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Oman Air
  • Oman Air
  • 25/11-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 15m total
  • Istanbul to Zanzibar
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (£64 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£11 potential savings vs. average return price).
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IstanbulZanzibar

IST Istanbul - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

ISTZNZ

Istanbul

Wed 25/11

18:30-04:45

2 stops34h 15m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£252

IstanbulZanzibar

IST Istanbul - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

ISTZNZ

Istanbul

Mon 16/11

13:50-07:30

1 stop17h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£335

IstanbulZanzibar

IST Istanbul - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

ISTZNZ

Istanbul

Wed 28/10

06:30-13:35

3 stops31h 05m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£337

IstanbulZanzibar

IST Istanbul - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

ISTZNZ

Istanbul

Mon 21/9

20:05-17:50

2 stops21h 45m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£340

IstanbulZanzibar

IST Istanbul - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

ISTZNZ

Istanbul

Wed 28/10

13:50-07:30

1 stop17h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£344

IstanbulZanzibar

IST Istanbul - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

ISTZNZ

Istanbul

Wed 25/11

13:50-07:30

1 stop17h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£347

IstanbulZanzibar

IST Istanbul - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

ISTZNZ

Istanbul

Tue 29/12

12:00-07:30

1 stop19h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£366

IstanbulZanzibar

IST Istanbul - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

ISTZNZ

Istanbul

Mon 28/12

13:50-07:30

1 stop17h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£366

IstanbulZanzibar

IST Istanbul - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

ISTZNZ

Istanbul

Mon 21/9

18:35-14:30

1 stop19h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£422

IstanbulZanzibar

IST Istanbul - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

ISTZNZ

Istanbul

Wed 23/12

12:15-08:10

2 stops43h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£429

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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 £373). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Zanzibar in September is currently the most expensive (average of £832). 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 £647 and £926 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £393 on Air Cairo (14 Feb–19 Feb).

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
1,535 reviews
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Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.8

Food

7.1

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
1,535 reviews
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,535 reviews
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Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.8

Food

7.1

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 is 1 daily inbound flight from Istanbul from 1 airline.

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

    Departing from Istanbul Airport to Zanzibar will take you 11h 20m. Istanbul Airport and Zanzibar are separated by a distance of 3346 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 £361. 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 £373). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Zanzibar in September is currently the most expensive (average of £832). 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£361Average£371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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