How long is the flight from Glasgow to Zanzibar?

A quick flight from Glasgow to Zanzibar can take about 16h 50m. Kenya Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £1,034. There are 4951 mi between Glasgow and Zanzibar. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

KLM, at £512, was found to be the cheapest airline from Glasgow to Zanzibar. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Emirates. KLM is priced at 49% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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.

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).

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

When flying from Glasgow 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.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Zanzibar from Glasgow?

Zanzibar Intl (ZNZ), located 4.4 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Glasgow to Zanzibar. 5 airlines have flights to Zanzibar Intl from Glasgow on a regular basis. Booking flights from Glasgow to Zanzibar Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Glasgow per day.

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

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2 stops30h 25m

Deal found 1/9£1,028

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Deal found 3/9£1,031

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2 stops16h 50m

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2 stops30h 25m

Deal found 1/9£1,034

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2 stops44h 50m

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2 stops40h 35m

Deal found 2/9£1,071

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4 total stops
63h 10m total
Glasgow to Zanzibar

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GlasgowZanzibar

GLA Glasgow Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

GLAZNZ

Glasgow Intl

Thu 24/9

06:00-02:40

2 stops42h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 28/9

04:40-16:10

2 stops37h 30m

£1,031

GlasgowZanzibar

GLA Glasgow Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

GLAZNZ

Glasgow Intl

Wed 30/12

11:40-07:30

2 stops16h 50m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 10/1

09:50-13:15

2 stops30h 25m

£1,034

GlasgowZanzibar

GLA Glasgow Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

GLAZNZ

Glasgow Intl

Sat 17/10

06:00-09:20

2 stops25h 20m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 24/10

20:40-21:30

2 stops26h 50m

£1,088

GlasgowZanzibar

GLA Glasgow Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

GLAZNZ

Glasgow Intl

Sat 17/10

14:40-13:30

2 stops44h 50m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 24/10

22:00-12:35

2 stops40h 35m

£1,119

GlasgowZanzibar

GLA Glasgow Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

GLAZNZ

Glasgow Intl

Wed 30/12

10:55-07:30

2 stops17h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 6/1

09:50-09:30

2 stops26h 40m

£1,187

GlasgowZanzibar

GLA Glasgow Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

GLAZNZ

Glasgow Intl

Sun 3/1

13:35-14:40

1 stop22h 05m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 8/1

08:00-11:35

1 stop30h 35m

£1,284

GlasgowZanzibar

GLA Glasgow Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

GLAZNZ

Glasgow Intl

Sat 2/1

13:35-04:55

1 stop36h 20m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 4/1

08:00-11:35

1 stop30h 35m

£1,358

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GlasgowZanzibar

GLA Glasgow Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

GLAZNZ

Glasgow Intl

Tue 22/9

14:35-14:30

1 stop21h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 30/9

21:10-12:50

1 stop17h 40m

£1,368

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Reviews of airlines servicing Zanzibar

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates and KLM from Glasgow 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

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1 / 20

10.0

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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

3,656 reviews

Emirates

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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

KLM

7.8

Good

1,569 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,656 reviews

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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

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Zanzibar from Glasgow?
Zanzibar Intl (ZNZ), located 4.4 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Glasgow to Zanzibar. 5 airlines have flights to Zanzibar Intl from Glasgow on a regular basis. Booking flights from Glasgow to Zanzibar Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Glasgow per day.
How long is the flight from Glasgow to Zanzibar?
A quick flight from Glasgow to Zanzibar can take about 16h 50m. Kenya Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £1,034. There are 4951 mi between Glasgow and Zanzibar. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Glasgow to Zanzibar round-trip?
KLM, at £512, was found to be the cheapest airline from Glasgow to Zanzibar. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Emirates. KLM is priced at 49% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
Can I find deals for flights from Glasgow to Zanzibar that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Glasgow to Zanzibar flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Glasgow to Zanzibar?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Glasgow to Zanzibar.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Glasgow to Zanzibar?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Glasgow 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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KLM	Cheapest£512	Average£737	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
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Turkish Airlines	Cheapest£750	Average£824	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
British Airways	Cheapest£757	Average£926	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest£805	Average£917	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights

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