Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from London to Zanzibar?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment. London to Zanzibar flights typically cost between £522 and £735 in October. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £602 on Ethiopian Air (9 Oct-20 Oct).

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 11h 28m.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Nairobi (NBO) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £508.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Flights via Zurich (ZRH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 0h 47m.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.London to Zanzibar flights typically cost between £522 and £735 in October.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £602 on Ethiopian Air (9 Oct-20 Oct).

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Nairobi (NBO) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 44% of one-stop itineraries from London to Zanzibar on Cheapflights.

Question 6

How long is the flight from London to Zanzibar?

Accepted Answer

For as low as £604, Ethiopian Air can have you in Zanzibar from London in 14h 50m. London and Zanzibar are separated by a distance of 4597 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Currently priced at £443, Kenya Airways will fly you from London to Zanzibar and back. In addition to Kenya Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Ethiopian Air and Air France - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £474 and £500, respectively. Kenya Airways is currently priced 34% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

The price you pay for your flight from London to Zanzibar may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 70 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

What is the cheapest day to fly from London to Zanzibar?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their London to Zanzibar flight should consider departing on Sunday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 11

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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 13

What are the most popular routes from London to Zanzibar?

Accepted Answer

The most popular flight routes from London to Zanzibar are London Heathrow - Zanzibar Intl, London Gatwick - Zanzibar Intl and London Stansted - Zanzibar Intl.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

Consider Air France, British Airways or Emirates when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from London to Zanzibar.

Question 15

Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from London to Zanzibar?

Accepted Answer

London to Zanzibar flights have a stopover in Nairobi most often. Addis Ababa is the second most popular location for stopovers on flights from London to Zanzibar.

Question 16

Where are the least popular stopover locations for London to Zanzibar flights?

Accepted Answer

London to Zanzibar flights have a stopover in Dubai least often. Dubai is followed by Istanbul in terms of the least popular stopover location on flights from London to Zanzibar.

Question 17

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from London to Zanzibar?

Accepted Answer

Departing on a Tuesday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 10% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

Question 18

How far in advance should I book a flight from London to Zanzibar?

Accepted Answer

To save up to 23% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 60 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from London to Zanzibar from £674 1-2 weeks out and tickets from £819 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

Question 19

What is the cheapest month to fly from London to Zanzibar?

Accepted Answer

Our data shows that March tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Zanzibar from London. Users have commonly found prices around £675 for the month, but tickets can be as low as £449. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in July.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 23% on flights from London to Zanzibar by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

If you book a flight to Zanzibar from London, you will be flying to Zanzibar Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Zanzibar Intl (ZNZ) is located 4.4 mi from the center of Zanzibar. There are 0 flights from London to Zanzibar Intl per day from 11 different airlines.

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 23

How can I find direct flights from London to Zanzibar?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 24

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

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from London 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.

Question 25

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

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Cheapflights goes through 900+ travel sites to look for the best flight deals for flights from London 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.

Question 26

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

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

Question 27

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

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Cheapflights does show flights with no change fees to all users. To see these options for flights from London to Zanzibar, users can toggle the no change fees filter when performing a flight search.

Question 28

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

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Not ready to book yet? You can track prices for flights from London to Zanzibar on Cheapflights with our Price Alert feature and get notified when better prices are available.

Round-trip from	£602
One-way from	£229
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	March
Average price	£872

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Kenya Airways	Cheapest£443	Average£522	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	Cheapest£474	Average£619	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Air France	Cheapest£500	Average£594	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest£513	Average£695	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
SWISS	Cheapest£513	Average£672	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
KLM	Cheapest£542	Average£788	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£563	Average£626	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Oman Air	Cheapest£656	Average£741	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Oman Air flights
Emirates	Cheapest£672	Average£983	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest£690	Average£770	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights

Cheap flights from London to Zanzibar from £229

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 15/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London to Zanzibar Intl are usually found in March or May, booked 70 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Sunday and return on a Sunday

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