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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Zanzibar from £622

EDI — ZNZ
19 Nov — 26 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Edinburgh to Zanzibar

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Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Zanzibar

Tue 1/1206:00 -
2 stops28h 35m
Tue 8/1217:55 -
2 stops29h 45m
Deal found 17/10£622
Sat 14/1105:50 -
2 stops28h 45m
Sat 21/1117:55 -
2 stops31h 55m
Deal found 17/10£671
Thu 26/1107:05 -
2 stops27h 30m
Thu 10/1206:05 -
2 stops28h 55m
Deal found 15/10£679
Thu 5/1106:30 -
2 stops28h 05m
Thu 19/1117:55 -
2 stops32h 00m
Deal found 19/10£772
Sun 8/1112:00 -
3 stops35h 40m
Sun 22/1109:50 -
3 stops28h 05m
Deal found 19/10£774
Thu 26/1105:40 -
1 stop12h 15m
Thu 10/1222:15 -
2 stops17h 15m
Deal found 15/10£777

Find flight deals from Edinburgh to Zanzibar

Round-trip from

£622

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£990
1/12-8/12
  • 1/12-8/12
  • 4 total stops
  • 58h 20m total
  • Edinburgh to Zanzibar
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£23 potential savings vs. average return price).
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EdinburghZanzibar

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

EDIZNZ

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 26/11

05:40-10:55

3 stops26h 15m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 10/12

19:10-22:25

3 stops30h 15m

£703

EdinburghZanzibar

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

EDIZNZ

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 14/11

05:40-13:35

3 stops28h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 21/11

17:55-20:35

2 stops29h 40m

£721

EdinburghZanzibar

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

EDIZNZ

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 4/11

20:10-09:00

2 stops33h 50m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 8/11

20:50-13:25

2 stops19h 35m

£871

EdinburghZanzibar

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

EDIZNZ

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 4/11

14:05-04:45

3 stops35h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 8/11

05:35-06:00

2 stops27h 25m

£885

EdinburghZanzibar

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

EDIZNZ

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 1/4

20:25-02:40

2 stops28h 15m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 16/4

20:40-23:05

2 stops28h 25m

£886
Fastest return journey

EdinburghZanzibar

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

EDIZNZ

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 1/11

14:05-07:30

1 stop14h 25m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 16/11

20:50-09:10

2 stops15h 20m

£902

EdinburghZanzibar

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

EDIZNZ

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 1/4

07:55-13:40

2 stops27h 45m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 16/4

14:40-23:05

3 stops34h 25m

£905

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Best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to Zanzibar

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Cheapflights Insights

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 £745). Flying from Edinburgh to Zanzibar in June is currently the most expensive (average of £1,293). 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.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Edinburgh to Zanzibar flights typically cost between £813 and £987 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £622 on Multiple Airlines (1 Dec–8 Dec).

Reviews of airlines servicing Zanzibar

See what other customers who have flown with Turkish Airlines and Qatar 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.
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,454 reviews
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Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.8

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,May 2026

DEN - IST

The seat assignments that were booked well in advance and paid extra for were all changed and incorrect. This includes the bassinet we requested at time of booking being unavailable and the row we selected not being in the bassinet aisle.
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,454 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,454 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.8

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,May 2026

DEN - IST

The seat assignments that were booked well in advance and paid extra for were all changed and incorrect. This includes the bassinet we requested at time of booking being unavailable and the row we selected not being in the bassinet aisle.
Qatar Airways
7.3
Good
3,709 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,454 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.8

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,May 2026

DEN - IST

The seat assignments that were booked well in advance and paid extra for were all changed and incorrect. This includes the bassinet we requested at time of booking being unavailable and the row we selected not being in the bassinet aisle.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Zanzibar?

    A quick flight from Edinburgh to Zanzibar can take about 33h 50m. British Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £871. Airlines will cover a distance of 4926 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • 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 £761 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Qatar Airways, starting at £796. Users have found that Turkish Airlines is 21% 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Zanzibar (average of £745). Flying from Edinburgh to Zanzibar in June is currently the most expensive (average of £1,293). 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 2 airlines flying from Edinburgh to Zanzibar

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest£761Average£833FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£796Average£984FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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