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Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Zanzibar from £243

LGW — ZNZ
29 Sep — 6 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Gatwick to Zanzibar

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Cheapest flights from Gatwick to Zanzibar

Thu 8/1010:10 -
1 stop30h 05m
Sun 18/1004:20 -
1 stop28h 10m
Deal found 25/8£694
Thu 1/1008:00 -
1 stop21h 50m
Fri 9/1010:10 -
1 stop22h 40m
Deal found 29/8£695
Mon 2/1110:00 -
1 stop21h 55m
Sun 15/1112:05 -
1 stop20h 35m
Deal found 29/8£696
Sun 27/908:45 -
2 stops18h 35m
Sun 4/1012:00 -
2 stops20h 50m
Deal found 27/8£697
Tue 1/1210:05 -
1 stop13h 45m
Wed 3/203:10 -
1 stop22h 25m
Deal found 29/8£698
Mon 2/1106:30 -
1 stop17h 20m
Tue 17/1105:30 -
1 stop14h 00m
Deal found 28/8£699
Sat 14/1110:05 -
2 stops15h 25m
Sat 21/1103:50 -
2 stops21h 45m
Deal found 25/8£700
Tue 29/910:10 -
1 stop22h 45m
Mon 5/1012:05 -
1 stop20h 25m
Deal found 27/8£701
Thu 1/1015:45 -
2 stops35h 35m
Mon 5/1006:20 -
3 stops32h 30m
Deal found 26/8£702
Tue 1/1210:05 -
1 stop15h 25m
Thu 4/203:50 -
1 stop15h 40m
Deal found 29/8£702

Find flight deals from Gatwick to Zanzibar

Round-trip from

£694

One-way from

£243

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£931
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 8/10-18/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 58h 15m total
  • London to Zanzibar
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13/9
  • 13/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 15m total
  • London to Zanzibar
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (£111 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease (£42 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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LondonZanzibar

LGW London Gatwick - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

LGWZNZ

London Gatwick

Thu 24/9

10:10-10:55

1 stop22h 45m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 28/9

19:10-06:30

1 stop13h 20m

£713

LondonZanzibar

LGW London Gatwick - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

LGWZNZ

London Gatwick

Thu 15/10

10:10-18:15

1 stop30h 05m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 19/10

04:20-06:30

1 stop28h 10m

£738
Fastest return journey

LondonZanzibar

LGW London Gatwick - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

LGWZNZ

London Gatwick

Tue 2/2

06:30-02:50

1 stop17h 20m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 9/2

03:50-16:30

2 stops15h 40m

£777

LondonZanzibar

LGW London Gatwick - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

LGWZNZ

London Gatwick

Wed 20/1

10:05-02:50

1 stop13h 45m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 28/1

03:50-09:10

2 stops32h 20m

£778

LondonZanzibar

LGW London Gatwick - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

LGWZNZ

London Gatwick

Thu 15/10

07:30-01:55

1 stop16h 25m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 18/10

02:55-09:55

2 stops33h 00m

£866

LondonZanzibar

LGW London Gatwick - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

LGWZNZ

London Gatwick

Thu 1/10

09:00-13:30

2 stops26h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 9/10

14:35-06:40

3 stops42h 05m

£938

LondonZanzibar

LGW London Gatwick - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

LGWZNZ

London Gatwick

Fri 25/9

09:00-05:00

3 stops42h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 2/10

14:35-06:40

3 stops42h 05m

£940

LondonZanzibar

LGW London Gatwick - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

LGWZNZ

London Gatwick

Mon 2/11

08:35-13:40

2 stops26h 05m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 15/11

05:35-05:55

2 stops27h 20m

£940

LondonZanzibar

LGW London Gatwick - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

LGWZNZ

London Gatwick

Wed 13/1

08:40-04:45

3 stops41h 05m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 20/1

05:35-05:55

2 stops27h 20m

£982

LondonZanzibar

LGW London Gatwick - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

LGWZNZ

London Gatwick

Sat 9/1

06:30-04:30

2 stops19h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 16/1

03:50-22:35

2 stops21h 45m

£1,002

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Best time to book a flight from Gatwick to Zanzibar

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Everything you need to know about your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Zanzibar

How far ahead should I book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Zanzibar?

Booking 36 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Zanzibar. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Zanzibar?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Zanzibar (average of £598). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Zanzibar in April is currently the most expensive (average of £1,443). 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 London Gatwick Airport to Zanzibar?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

London Gatwick Airport to Zanzibar flights typically cost between £677 and £889 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £694 on Ethiopian Air (8 Oct–18 Oct).

Reviews of airlines servicing Zanzibar

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,Turkish Airlines, andEthiopian Air from London Gatwick 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,651 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

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
3,651 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,651 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

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
4,478 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,651 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

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
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
1,034 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,651 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

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
Kenya Airways
6.7
Okay
326 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,651 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

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

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Zanzibar from London Gatwick?

    Located just 4.4 mi from the city center, Zanzibar Intl is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Zanzibar from London Gatwick. Booking flights from London Gatwick to Zanzibar Intl (ZNZ) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from London Gatwick from 4 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from London Gatwick Airport to Zanzibar?

    There are many flights that can get you from London Gatwick Airport to Zanzibar in 17h 20m. Fly via Ethiopian Air or Turkish Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between London Gatwick Airport and Zanzibar is about 4597 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from London Gatwick Airport to Zanzibar round-trip?

    Flying on Ethiopian Air is currently your cheapest option to Zanzibar, with prices starting at £516. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Kenya Airways and Turkish Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at £564 and £616, respectively. These flights start at 37% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Gatwick to Zanzibar?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Gatwick 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 London Gatwick Airport to Zanzibar?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Zanzibar (average of £598). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Zanzibar in April is currently the most expensive (average of £1,443). 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 4 airlines flying from Gatwick to Zanzibar

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapest£516Average£600FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£535Average£659FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£616Average£859FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapest£681Average£1,009FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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