Q: 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 £870 and £1,004 in November. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £602 on Multiple Airlines (27 Nov–10 Jan).

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Edinburgh to Zanzibar flights typically cost between £870 and £1,004 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £602 on Multiple Airlines (27 Nov–10 Jan).

Question 2

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Edinburgh to Zanzibar?

Accepted Answer

Istanbul (IST) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 76% of one-stop itineraries from Edinburgh to Zanzibar on Cheapflights.

Question 3

What’s the fastest stopover option from Edinburgh to Zanzibar?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Paris (CDG) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 12h 15m.

Question 4

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Edinburgh to Zanzibar?

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Flights via Paris (CDG) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 13m.

Question 5

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Edinburgh to Zanzibar?

Accepted Answer

Istanbul (IST) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £938.

Question 6

How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Zanzibar?

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A quick flight from Edinburgh to Zanzibar can take about 51h 35m. Oman Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £853. Airlines will cover a distance of 4926 mi.

Question 7

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Edinburgh to Zanzibar round-trip?

Accepted Answer

Our cheapest airline available from Edinburgh to Zanzibar is Turkish Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £749 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Qatar Airways and Emirates, starting at £804 and £859 round-trip. Users have found that Turkish Airlines is 21% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

Question 8

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Edinburgh to Zanzibar?

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Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Zanzibar (average of £734). Flying from Edinburgh to Zanzibar in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,222). 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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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Zanzibar ranges from 20.0 - 320.0 inches per month. April is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 320.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Zanzibar when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Zanzibar, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.0 C).

Question 11

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Edinburgh to Zanzibar?

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Consider Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways or Emirates when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Edinburgh to Zanzibar.

Question 12

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from EDI to ZNZ?

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When flying from Edinburgh 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.

Question 13

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

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

Question 14

How can I find direct flights from Edinburgh to Zanzibar?

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

Question 15

Can I find deals for business class flights from Edinburgh to Zanzibar?

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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.

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How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Edinburgh to Zanzibar?

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Cheapflights goes through 900+ travel sites to look for the best flight deals for flights from Edinburgh to Zanzibar. Too many options? Cheapflights also provides filters for things like airlines, price ranges, and number of stops to help you make a decision easily.

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Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Edinburgh to Zanzibar?

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Millions of users choose and trust Cheapflights to book the best flight deals from Edinburgh to Zanzibar for free. We help you search and compare prices from hundreds of airlines for the right flight just for you.

Question 18

Can Cheapflights find flights from Edinburgh to Zanzibar with no change fees?

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Question 19

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Edinburgh to Zanzibar become cheaper?

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Yes, Cheapflights offers price alerts on Edinburgh to Zanzibar flights so you can book your travel at the perfect time. Price Alerts can be enabled by clicking the bell icon next to the flight deals above and providing your email address where you want to receive the alerts.

Round-trip from	£602
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	November
Average price	£920

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest£749	Average£827	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest£804	Average£914	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	Cheapest£859	Average£1,180	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Edinburgh to Zanzibar?

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 £870 and £1,004 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £602 on Multiple Airlines (27 Nov–10 Jan).

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Edinburgh to Zanzibar?

Istanbul (IST) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 76% of one-stop itineraries from Edinburgh to Zanzibar on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Edinburgh to Zanzibar?

Istanbul (IST) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £938.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Edinburgh to Zanzibar?

Flights via Paris (CDG) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 12h 15m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Edinburgh to Zanzibar?

Flights via Paris (CDG) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 13m.

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Edinburgh to Zanzibar flights typically cost between £870 and £1,004 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £602 on Multiple Airlines (27 Nov–10 Jan).