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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Zanzibar from £766

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 26/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — ZNZ
22 Aug — 29 Aug1
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 23 July 2026.

Thu 20/806:40
EDI
-
ZNZ
1 stop22h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 10/920:40
ZNZ
-
EDI
2 stops28h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/7£795
Thu 17/910:40
EDI
-
ZNZ
2 stops14h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 24/904:35
ZNZ
-
EDI
1 stop31h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 22/7£821
Wed 5/821:10
EDI
-
ZNZ
2 stops32h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 17/808:15
ZNZ
-
EDI
3 stops39h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/7£828
Tue 18/817:50
EDI
-
ZNZ
2 stops55h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 25/814:35
ZNZ
-
EDI
3 stops34h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/7£828
Wed 30/907:55
EDI
-
ZNZ
3 stops43h 05m
Oman Air
Wed 7/1014:35
ZNZ
-
EDI
3 stops41h 50m
Oman Air
Deal found 22/7£832
Sat 21/1116:20
EDI
-
ZNZ
2 stops33h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 28/1105:30
ZNZ
-
EDI
1 stop31h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 22/7£839

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 23 July 2026.

Round-trip from

£795

One-way from

£766

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£1,258
20/8-10/9
  • 20/8-10/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 51h 10m total
  • Edinburgh to Zanzibar
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Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 26/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 30h 55m total
  • Edinburgh to Zanzibar
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (£127 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 July 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Edinburgh to Zanzibar that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 23 July 2026.
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Price

Cheapest return flight

EdinburghZanzibar

EDI - ZNZ

EDIZNZ

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 17/9

10:40-01:55

1 stop13h 15m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 24/9

04:35-09:40

1 stop31h 05m

£821

EdinburghZanzibar

EDI - ZNZ

EDIZNZ

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 30/9

15:10-13:30

2 stops44h 20m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 7/10

14:35-06:25

3 stops41h 50m

£846

EdinburghZanzibar

EDI - ZNZ

EDIZNZ

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 1/10

07:00-09:20

2 stops24h 20m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 5/10

10:10-10:30

2 stops26h 20m

£909

EdinburghZanzibar

EDI - ZNZ

EDIZNZ

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 30/9

06:40-19:50

2 stops35h 10m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 7/10

10:10-11:55

2 stops27h 45m

£913

EdinburghZanzibar

EDI - ZNZ

EDIZNZ

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 18/8

06:15-13:30

3 stops29h 15m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 25/8

08:15-15:20

3 stops33h 05m

£927

EdinburghZanzibar

EDI - ZNZ

EDIZNZ

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 30/9

16:55-03:35

2 stops32h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 6/10

02:55-15:55

2 stops15h 00m

£932
Fastest return journey

EdinburghZanzibar

EDI - ZNZ

EDIZNZ

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 28/10

14:05-07:30

1 stop14h 25m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 8/11

17:15-06:00

1 stop15h 45m

£966

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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 £744). Flying from Edinburgh to Zanzibar in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,258). 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.

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 23 July 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
3,634 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

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
3,634 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,634 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

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
4,454 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,634 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

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
3,747 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,634 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

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
8,129 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,634 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

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 14h 55m. Turkish Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £821. Airlines will cover a distance of 4926 mi.

  • 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 £756 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are British Airways and Qatar Airways, starting at £767 and £775 round-trip. Users have found that Turkish Airlines is 19% 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 £744). Flying from Edinburgh to Zanzibar in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,258). 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 23 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest£756Average£835FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapest£767Average£938FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£775Average£926FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest£792Average£1,024FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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