How long is the flight from Maputo to Zanzibar?

There are many flights that can get you from Maputo to Zanzibar in 12h 05m. Fly via Ethiopian Air to get the fastest option. Maputo and Zanzibar are separated by a distance of 1429 mi.

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 MPM to ZNZ?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Maputo to Zanzibar as you normally would.

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

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MPM Maputo Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

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Maputo Intl

Sat 26/9

08:40-06:50

2 stops21h 10m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£322

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MPM Maputo Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

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Wed 30/9

06:55-09:20

2 stops25h 25m

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Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

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£396

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MPM Maputo Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

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Mon 28/9

17:35-16:20

3 stops21h 45m

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Wed 31/12

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Nonstop0h 00m

£403

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MPM Maputo Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

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Mon 1/2

14:10-03:15

1 stop12h 05m

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Fri 5/2

12:05-13:15

1 stop26h 10m

£809

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How long is the flight from Maputo to Zanzibar?
There are many flights that can get you from Maputo to Zanzibar in 12h 05m. Fly via Ethiopian Air to get the fastest option. Maputo and Zanzibar are separated by a distance of 1429 mi.
Can I find deals for flights from Maputo to Zanzibar that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Maputo to Zanzibar flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Maputo to Zanzibar?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Maputo to Zanzibar.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Maputo to Zanzibar?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Maputo 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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