Question 1

When is the best time to book a flight to Zanzibar?

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Booking 80 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Zanzibar. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Question 2

What airport do you fly into for flights to Zanzibar?

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Most people fly into Zanzibar Intl (ZNZ) if they book a flight to Zanzibar. Zanzibar Intl is conveniently located just 4.4 mi from Zanzibar’s city center.

Question 3

Can I find cheaper flights to Zanzibar if I am willing to have stopovers?

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Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Zanzibar on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

Question 4

What is the best airline to fly to Zanzibar?

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Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, British Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Zanzibar.

Question 5

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Zanzibar?

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Zanzibar Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Zanzibar. One-way flights to Zanzibar Intl typically cost £18, while return flights cost around £38.

Question 6

How much is a return flight to Zanzibar?

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A return flight to Zanzibar will typically cost around £38, however they can be found for as little as £38.

Question 7

Where does the fastest flight to Zanzibar depart from?

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For those looking to save time traveling to Zanzibar, London offers the quickest one-way flight (13 hours 5 minutes).

Question 8

Does Zanzibar Intl have car hire?

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Yes. Those touching down at Zanzibar Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Question 9

Are there hotels close to Zanzibar Intl?

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Yes. Zanzibar Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Zanziluxe Residences is the closest property to Zanzibar Intl (0.0 mi away from Zanzibar Intl).

Question 10

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Zanzibar?

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The most popular airlines flying from London to Zanzibar are Ethiopian Air, Kenya Airways and Turkish Airlines.

Question 11

How long is the flight to Zanzibar?

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On average, a flight from London to Zanzibar takes 13 hours 24 minutes. Flights to Zanzibar from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Question 12

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Zanzibar?

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The cheapest airlines flying from London to Zanzibar are Kenya Airways, Air France and Ethiopian Air.

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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 15

When is the best time to fly to Zanzibar?

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There is generally no bad time to visit Zanzibar as the weather here is generally warm. Dry season lasts from June to October but it is also the coldest time. March till May see the most humid season when temperatures are high but so are the downpours.

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