Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Zanzibar from £656

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — ZNZ
18 Oct — 25 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap 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 18 September 2025.

Round-trip from

£604

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£852
9/3-23/3
  • 9/3-23/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 61h 20m total
  • Edinburgh to Zanzibar
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (£89 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£13 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

Find flight deals from Edinburgh to Zanzibar

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 18 September 2025.

Sat 1/1115:20EDI - ZNZ
3 stops37h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/1117:00ZNZ - EDI
3 stops25h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9£707
Sat 1/1116:20EDI - ZNZ
1 stop31h 45mTurkish Airlines
Sat 8/1105:30ZNZ - EDI
1 stop31h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 16/9£923
Sat 1/1120:55EDI - ZNZ
1 stop14h 45mEmirates
Sat 8/1121:35ZNZ - EDI
1 stop24h 30mEmirates
Deal found 17/9£3,041
Sat 1/1111:30EDI - ZNZ
3 stops46h 25mUnited Airlines
Fri 7/1104:20ZNZ - EDI
3 stops33h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/9£27,619

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Zanzibar

Route

Depart

Return

Price

EdinburghZanzibar

EDI - ZNZ

EDIZNZ

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 10/1

07:30-07:30

1 stop21h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 24/1

07:30-06:00

2 stops25h 30m

£656

EdinburghZanzibar

EDI - ZNZ

EDIZNZ

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 1/11

15:20-07:30

3 stops37h 10m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 8/11

17:00-15:50

3 stops25h 50m

£707

EdinburghZanzibar

EDI - ZNZ

EDIZNZ

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 9/3

17:35-12:55

2 stops16h 20m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 23/3

04:20-18:35

2 stops17h 15m

£808

EdinburghZanzibar

EDI - ZNZ

EDIZNZ

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 16/3

16:20-03:05

1 stop31h 45m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 24/3

04:05-10:00

2 stops32h 55m

£816

EdinburghZanzibar

EDI - ZNZ

EDIZNZ

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 16/3

11:00-04:30

2 stops14h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 26/3

05:30-10:00

1 stop31h 30m

£816

EdinburghZanzibar

EDI - ZNZ

EDIZNZ

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 17/3

16:20-03:05

1 stop31h 45m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 26/3

04:05-10:00

2 stops32h 55m

£816

EdinburghZanzibar

EDI - ZNZ

EDIZNZ

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 14/3

16:20-04:30

2 stops33h 10m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 25/3

04:05-10:00

2 stops32h 55m

£833

EdinburghZanzibar

EDI - ZNZ

EDIZNZ

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 13/3

11:00-04:30

2 stops14h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 25/3

04:05-10:00

2 stops32h 55m

£833

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Deals found on 16/9

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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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Zanzibar (average of £735). Flying from Edinburgh 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 EDI to ZNZ?

Find hourly flight availability from Edinburgh 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 18 September 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Edinburgh to Zanzibar in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 22% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

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

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 18 September 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines 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.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 £645 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Kenya Airways and Qatar Airways, starting at £688 and £699 round-trip. Users have found that Turkish Airlines is 22% 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.

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  • 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Zanzibar (average of £735). Flying from Edinburgh 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.

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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£645Average£795FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£688Average£779FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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EmiratesCheapest£769Average£962FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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