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Cheap flights from London to Zanzibar from £228

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 25/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — ZNZ
13 Apr — 20 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from London to Zanzibar
Explore the most affordable flight options available from London to Zanzibar. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 14 March 2026.

Tue 10/310:00
LGW
-
ZNZ
1 stop23h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 23/317:00
ZNZ
-
LGW
1 stop15h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 9/3£582
Mon 23/306:00
LGW
-
ZNZ
1 stop23h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/417:10
ZNZ
-
LGW
1 stop22h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3£584
Thu 23/418:25
LHR
-
ZNZ
1 stop12h 55m
Kenya Airways
Tue 5/504:40
ZNZ
-
LHR
1 stop13h 35m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 10/3£587
Thu 23/421:45
LHR
-
ZNZ
2 stops26h 45m
Etihad Airways
Tue 5/517:00
ZNZ
-
LHR
2 stops24h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 11/3£588
Sat 23/511:00
LGW
-
ZNZ
1 stop20h 20m
Kenya Airways
Fri 29/510:10
ZNZ
-
LGW
1 stop22h 40m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 9/3£588
Tue 17/308:10
LGW
-
ZNZ
2 stops19h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 24/308:50
ZNZ
-
LGW
2 stops15h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3£591
Mon 27/411:00
LGW
-
ZNZ
1 stop32h 00m
Kenya Airways
Wed 29/414:40
ZNZ
-
LGW
1 stop18h 15m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 10/3£593
Sat 26/911:00
LGW
-
ZNZ
1 stop30h 50m
Kenya Airways
Sat 3/1014:40
ZNZ
-
LGW
1 stop18h 10m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 10/3£594
Thu 14/518:25
LHR
-
ZNZ
1 stop12h 55m
Kenya Airways
Thu 21/504:40
ZNZ
-
LHR
1 stop13h 35m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 14/3£595
Tue 21/418:25
LHR
-
ZNZ
1 stop12h 55m
Kenya Airways
Wed 22/414:40
ZNZ
-
LHR
1 stop27h 35m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 9/3£596
Sat 2/511:00
LGW
-
ZNZ
1 stop20h 20m
Kenya Airways
Fri 15/510:10
ZNZ
-
LGW
1 stop22h 40m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 14/3£596
Mon 16/306:00
LGW
-
ZNZ
1 stop23h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 7/409:40
ZNZ
-
LGW
3 stops29h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/3£596

Find flight deals from London to Zanzibar

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from London (LON) to Zanzibar (ZNZ). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 14 March 2026.

Round-trip from

£587

One-way from

£228

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£626
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 23/4-5/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 30m total
  • London to Zanzibar
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25/3
  • 25/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 10m total
  • London to Zanzibar
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price (£119 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (£27 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customise your flight search to find flights from London to Zanzibar that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 14 March 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London to Zanzibar that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

LondonZanzibar

LHR - ZNZ

LHRZNZ

London Heathrow

Sun 17/5

21:45-12:55

2 stops37h 10m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 31/5

12:05-07:00

2 stops44h 55m

£630

LondonZanzibar

LHR - ZNZ

LHRZNZ

London Heathrow

Thu 23/4

21:45-18:15

2 stops18h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 7/5

17:00-12:45

2 stops21h 45m

£635

LondonZanzibar

STN - ZNZ

STNZNZ

London Stansted

Fri 5/6

06:55-01:00

2 stops16h 05m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 19/6

02:55-16:50

2 stops15h 55m

£678

LondonZanzibar

STN - ZNZ

STNZNZ

London Stansted

Fri 24/4

06:55-01:00

2 stops16h 05m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 1/5

02:55-16:50

2 stops15h 55m

£685

LondonZanzibar

STN - ZNZ

STNZNZ

London Stansted

Sat 25/4

10:50-03:35

2 stops14h 45m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 2/5

02:55-16:40

2 stops15h 45m

£685

LondonZanzibar

STN - ZNZ

STNZNZ

London Stansted

Sat 25/4

10:50-01:55

1 stop13h 05m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 1/5

02:00-16:50

1 stop16h 50m

£685

LondonZanzibar

LGW - ZNZ

LGWZNZ

London Gatwick

Fri 24/4

07:00-01:00

2 stops16h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 30/4

02:55-13:10

2 stops36h 15m

£685

LondonZanzibar

LGW - ZNZ

LGWZNZ

London Gatwick

Sun 7/6

07:30-01:00

2 stops15h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 18/6

02:55-16:35

2 stops15h 40m

£685
Fastest return journey

LondonZanzibar

LGW - ZNZ

LGWZNZ

London Gatwick

Sat 25/4

10:50-01:55

1 stop13h 05m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 2/5

02:55-16:40

2 stops15h 45m

£691

LondonZanzibar

STN - ZNZ

STNZNZ

London Stansted

Tue 7/4

17:35-03:35

2 stops32h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 19/4

02:00-22:10

1 stop22h 10m

£692

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Best time to book a flight from London to Zanzibar

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from London to Zanzibar. Price data was last updated on 13 March 2026.

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 80 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Zanzibar (average of £298). Flying from London to Zanzibar in August is currently the most expensive (average of £535). 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 to Zanzibar?

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

Share of one-stop return flights from London to Zanzibar chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Nairobi (NBO) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 39% of one-stop itineraries from London to Zanzibar on Cheapflights.

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

Average return fare for one-stop flights from London to Zanzibar, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Brussels (BRU) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £478.

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

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from London to Zanzibar, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 11h 10m.

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

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from London to Zanzibar, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Zurich (ZRH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 0h 46m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Zanzibar

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Zanzibar. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Zanzibar. Reviews last updated 14 March 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates,Turkish Airlines, andEthiopian Air from London 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,542 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,542 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,542 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,253 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,542 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
971 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,542 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Kenya Airways
6.7
Okay
296 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,542 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,786 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,542 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from London to Zanzibar. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    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 12 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from London to Zanzibar?

    For as low as £678, Etihad Airways can have you in Zanzibar from London in 16h 05m. London and Zanzibar are separated by a distance of 4622 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 London to Zanzibar round-trip?

    Currently priced at £449, 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 £484 and £511, respectively. Kenya Airways is currently priced 36% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London to Zanzibar one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Kenya Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £358. However, be on the lookout for offers from Oman Air and Ethiopian Air, as they are both options that can get you from London to Zanzibar for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from London to Zanzibar?

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

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

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

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

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

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

    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.

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Zanzibar (average of £298). Flying from London to Zanzibar in August is currently the most expensive (average of £535). 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 10 airlines flying from London to Zanzibar

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from London to Zanzibar. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 14 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Kenya AirwaysCheapest£449Average£557FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest£484Average£668FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air FranceCheapest£511Average£707FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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RwandAirCheapest£564Average£674FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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LufthansaCheapest£578Average£763FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£591Average£898FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£611Average£738FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£631Average£1,034FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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SWISSCheapest£659Average£742FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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EmiratesCheapest£679Average£1,064FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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