How long is the flight from Scotland to Zanzibar?

British Airways and Turkish Airlines can get you from Scotland to Zanzibar in just under 13h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to 10h 20m. Airlines will cover a distance of 4926 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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 are the most popular airlines that fly from Scotland to Zanzibar?

The most popular airlines flying from Scotland to Zanzibar are Turkish Airlines, KLM and Emirates. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

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

Zanzibar Intl (ZNZ) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Scotland to Zanzibar. It is only a 4.4 mi journey from Zanzibar Intl (ZNZ) to Zanzibar’s city center.

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

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

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Cheapest flights from Scotland to Zanzibar
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Scotland to Zanzibar. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 December 2025.

Fri 19/1214:05EDI - ZNZ

1 stop14h 25mMultiple Airlines

Tue 30/1222:40ZNZ - EDI

2 stops34h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/12£1,159

Fri 19/1211:00EDI - ZNZ

2 stops14h 30mTurkish Airlines

Mon 29/1204:05ZNZ - EDI

2 stops32h 55mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 15/12£1,320

Fri 19/1207:30EDI - ZNZ

1 stop21h 00mMultiple Airlines

Fri 2/115:10ZNZ - EDI

2 stops41h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/12£1,385

Fri 19/1214:05EDI - ZNZ

1 stop14h 25mQatar Airways

Tue 30/1217:15ZNZ - EDI

1 stop15h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 15/12£1,409

Fri 19/1206:00EDI - ZNZ

2 stops17h 40mKenya Airways

Tue 30/1220:55ZNZ - EDI

3 stops29h 15mKenya Airways

Deal found 15/12£1,597

Fri 19/1206:00EDI - ZNZ

2 stops17h 40mKenya Airways

Thu 1/104:40ZNZ - EDI

2 stops33h 00mKenya Airways

Deal found 15/12£2,126

Fri 19/1220:55EDI - ZNZ

1 stop29h 00mEmirates

Fri 2/105:55ZNZ - EDI

1 stop16h 10mEmirates

Deal found 16/12£2,376

Fri 19/1214:05EDI - ZNZ

1 stop14h 25mQatar Airways

Fri 2/117:15ZNZ - EDI

1 stop15h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 15/12£2,456

Best flights from Scotland to Zanzibar
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Scotland to Zanzibar that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 17 December 2025.

Thu 29/110:30GLA - ZNZ

3 stops30h 30mMultiple Airlines

Wed 4/204:40ZNZ - GLA

3 stops30h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/12£676

Sat 7/306:35GLA - ZNZ

2 stops23h 25mBritish Airways

Wed 11/309:50ZNZ - GLA

2 stops26h 00mBritish Airways

Deal found 16/12£894

Thu 29/111:00EDI - ZNZ

1 stop13h 05mTurkish Airlines

Thu 5/205:30ZNZ - EDI

1 stop31h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 14/12£924

Thu 29/113:35GLA - ZNZ

1 stop36h 20mEmirates

Thu 5/208:00ZNZ - GLA

1 stop30h 35mEmirates

Deal found 15/12£938

Sat 7/310:40GLA - ZNZ

2 stops30h 20mKenya Airways

Wed 11/314:40ZNZ - GLA

2 stops34h 30mKenya Airways

Deal found 14/12£1,013

Sun 8/314:05EDI - ZNZ

1 stop14h 25mQatar Airways

Wed 11/317:15ZNZ - EDI

1 stop22h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 14/12£1,138

Thu 29/107:30EDI - ZNZ

1 stop21h 00mMultiple Airlines

Thu 5/221:20ZNZ - EDI

2 stops35h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/12£684

Sat 28/313:10GLA - ZNZ

3 stops19h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sat 18/417:10ZNZ - GLA

2 stops25h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/12£1,088

Sun 8/305:45EDI - ZNZ

2 stops41h 55mKenya Airways

Wed 11/304:40ZNZ - EDI

3 stops21h 30mKenya Airways

Deal found 14/12£1,359

Sun 8/309:15EDI - ZNZ

2 stops19h 15mBritish Airways

Wed 11/317:15ZNZ - EDI

2 stops22h 15mBritish Airways

Deal found 14/12£1,373

Last-minute flights from Scotland to Zanzibar
Discover last-minute flight deals from Scotland to Zanzibar. Data last updated 17 December 2025 and is based on user searches.

Fri 19/1214:05EDI - ZNZ

1 stop14h 25mMultiple Airlines

Tue 30/1222:40ZNZ - EDI

2 stops34h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/12£1,159

Fri 19/1211:00EDI - ZNZ

2 stops14h 30mTurkish Airlines

Mon 29/1204:05ZNZ - EDI

2 stops32h 55mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 15/12£1,320

Fri 19/1207:30EDI - ZNZ

1 stop21h 00mMultiple Airlines

Fri 2/115:10ZNZ - EDI

2 stops41h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/12£1,385

Fri 19/1214:05EDI - ZNZ

1 stop14h 25mQatar Airways

Tue 30/1217:15ZNZ - EDI

1 stop15h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 15/12£1,409

Fri 19/1206:00EDI - ZNZ

2 stops17h 40mKenya Airways

Tue 30/1220:55ZNZ - EDI

3 stops29h 15mKenya Airways

Deal found 15/12£1,597

Thu 1/111:30GLA - ZNZ

2 stops18h 30mMultiple Airlines

Wed 14/104:40ZNZ - GLA

2 stops20h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/12£1,113

Thu 1/119:05GLA - ZNZ

2 stops39h 45mKenya Airways

Wed 14/104:40ZNZ - GLA

2 stops20h 30mKenya Airways

Deal found 16/12£1,127

Thu 1/106:05GLA - ZNZ

2 stops36h 10mKLM

Thu 15/109:50ZNZ - GLA

2 stops39h 20mKLM

Deal found 16/12£1,141

Thu 29/110:30GLA - ZNZ

3 stops30h 30mMultiple Airlines

Wed 4/204:40ZNZ - GLA

3 stops30h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/12£676

Thu 29/107:30EDI - ZNZ

1 stop21h 00mMultiple Airlines

Thu 5/221:20ZNZ - EDI

2 stops35h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/12£684

Thu 29/111:00EDI - ZNZ

1 stop13h 05mTurkish Airlines

Thu 5/205:30ZNZ - EDI

1 stop31h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 14/12£924

Thu 29/113:35GLA - ZNZ

1 stop36h 20mEmirates

Thu 5/208:00ZNZ - GLA

1 stop30h 35mEmirates

Deal found 15/12£938

Find flight deals from Scotland to Zanzibar

Round-trip from	£676
One-way from	£326
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	November
Average price	£819

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6 total stops
60h 45m total
Scotland to Zanzibar

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45h 40m total
Scotland to Zanzibar

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Depart

Return

Price

GlasgowZanzibar

GLA - ZNZ

GLAZNZ

Glasgow Intl

Thu 29/1

10:30-20:00

3 stops30h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 4/2

04:40-07:55

3 stops30h 15m

£676

EdinburghZanzibar

EDI - ZNZ

EDIZNZ

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 29/1

07:30-07:30

1 stop21h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 5/2

21:20-06:00

2 stops35h 40m

£684

GlasgowZanzibar

GLA - ZNZ

GLAZNZ

Glasgow Intl

Sat 7/3

06:35-09:00

2 stops23h 25m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 11/3

09:50-08:50

2 stops26h 00m

£894

EdinburghZanzibar

EDI - ZNZ

EDIZNZ

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 29/1

11:00-03:05

1 stop13h 05m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 5/2

05:30-10:00

1 stop31h 30m

£924

GlasgowZanzibar

GLA - ZNZ

GLAZNZ

Glasgow Intl

Thu 29/1

13:35-04:55

1 stop36h 20m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 5/2

08:00-11:35

1 stop30h 35m

£938

GlasgowZanzibar

GLA - ZNZ

GLAZNZ

Glasgow Intl

Sat 7/3

10:40-20:00

2 stops30h 20m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 11/3

14:40-22:10

2 stops34h 30m

£1,013

GlasgowZanzibar

GLA - ZNZ

GLAZNZ

Glasgow Intl

Sat 28/3

13:10-11:10

3 stops19h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 18/4

17:10-16:30

2 stops25h 20m

£1,088

EdinburghZanzibar

EDI - ZNZ

EDIZNZ

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 8/3

14:05-07:30

1 stop14h 25m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 11/3

17:15-12:35

1 stop22h 20m

£1,138

EdinburghZanzibar

EDI - ZNZ

EDIZNZ

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 8/3

05:45-02:40

2 stops41h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 11/3

04:40-23:10

3 stops21h 30m

£1,359

EdinburghZanzibar

EDI - ZNZ

EDIZNZ

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 8/3

09:15-07:30

2 stops19h 15m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 11/3

17:15-12:30

2 stops22h 15m

£1,373

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Scotland to Zanzibar (average of £298). Flying from Scotland to Zanzibar in July is currently the most expensive (average of £735). 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.

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

It’s typically best to fly out from Scotland to Zanzibar in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 19% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Zanzibar from Scotland?
Zanzibar Intl (ZNZ) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Scotland to Zanzibar. It is only a 4.4 mi journey from Zanzibar Intl (ZNZ) to Zanzibar’s city center.
How long is the flight from Scotland to Zanzibar?
British Airways and Turkish Airlines can get you from Scotland to Zanzibar in just under 13h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to 10h 20m. Airlines will cover a distance of 4926 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
Can I find deals for flights from Scotland to Zanzibar that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Scotland to Zanzibar flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Scotland to Zanzibar?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Scotland to Zanzibar.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Scotland to Zanzibar?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Scotland 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 Scotland to Zanzibar?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Scotland to Zanzibar (average of £298). Flying from Scotland to Zanzibar in July is currently the most expensive (average of £735). 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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KLM	Cheapest£564	Average£753	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest£664	Average£866	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Kenya Airways	Cheapest£701	Average£894	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
British Airways	Cheapest£750	Average£984	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Emirates	Cheapest£770	Average£951	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest£772	Average£922	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights

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