Which stopover airport has the shortest connection time from Manchester to Zanzibar?

Istanbul (IST) has the shortest average stopover time for this route: 2h 05m.

Which airlines fly to Zanzibar?

Ethiopian Air, Turkish Airlines and Emirates are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Zanzibar from Manchester according to our data. Ethiopian Air is the first choice among our users, with 48% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Zanzibar. Keep in mind that there are 10 different airlines that fly to Zanzibar on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Which airport is the most popular for stopovers for flights between Manchester and Zanzibar?

Istanbul (IST) was the most common stop: 26% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which stopover airport has the shortest travel time from Manchester to Zanzibar?

Flights connecting via Cairo (CAI) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 12h 50m.

Which stopover airport offers the lowest fares from Manchester to Zanzibar?

Flights via Cairo (CAI) offer the lowest average return price of £628.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Manchester Airport to Zanzibar Intl Airport?

Prices for flights from Manchester Airport to Zanzibar Intl Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Manchester Airport to Zanzibar Intl Airport?

The number of operators available for flights from Manchester Airport to Zanzibar Intl Airport is 9 as of September 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Manchester Airport to Zanzibar Intl Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Manchester Airport to Zanzibar Intl Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Zanzibar Intl Airport?

The necessary travel and health documents for your Zanzibar Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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12:25 - 08:10MAN Manchester-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

16h 45m1 stop Hurghada

06:50 - 10:05ZNZ Zanzibar Intl-MAN Manchester

30h 15m2 stops Hurghada Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

£626Multiple Airlines

Thu, 31 Dec - Sun, 10 Jan

12:15 - 02:50MAN Manchester-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

35h 35m2 stops Rome Fiumicino Istanbul

03:10 - 18:30ZNZ Zanzibar Intl-MAN Manchester

18h 20m2 stops Istanbul Rome Fiumicino

£627Multiple Airlines

Mon, 9 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov

13:30 - 05:20MAN Manchester-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

12h 50m1 stop Cairo

06:20 - 12:30ZNZ Zanzibar Intl-MAN Manchester

33h 10m1 stop Cairo

£663Egyptair

Fri, 13 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov

13:30 - 05:20MAN Manchester-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

12h 50m1 stop Cairo

06:20 - 12:30ZNZ Zanzibar Intl-MAN Manchester

33h 10m1 stop Cairo

£665Egyptair

Fri, 15 Jan - Mon, 18 Jan

08:15 - 13:35MAN Manchester-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

26h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

17:55 - 06:15ZNZ Zanzibar Intl-MAN Manchester

15h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

£684Etihad Airways

Mon, 9 Nov - Wed, 25 Nov

19:55 - 13:35MAN Manchester-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

14h 40m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

17:55 - 18:00ZNZ Zanzibar Intl-MAN Manchester

27h 05m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

£687Etihad Airways

Mon, 9 Nov - Tue, 24 Nov

22:30 - 04:30MAN Manchester-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

27h 00m2 stops Istanbul Arusha Kilimanjaro

03:50 - 12:55ZNZ Zanzibar Intl-MAN Manchester

36h 05m2 stops Arusha Kilimanjaro Istanbul

£726Turkish Airlines

Wed, 11 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov

22:30 - 04:30MAN Manchester-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

27h 00m2 stops Istanbul Arusha Kilimanjaro

05:30 - 12:55ZNZ Zanzibar Intl-MAN Manchester

34h 25m1 stop Istanbul

£726Turkish Airlines

Wed, 11 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov

18:30 - 10:55MAN Manchester-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

13h 25m2 stops Geneva Geneve-Cointrin Addis Ababa Bole

19:10 - 08:15ZNZ Zanzibar Intl-MAN Manchester

15h 05m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

£785Ethiopian Air

Mon, 22 Mar - Tue, 30 Mar

18:30 - 10:55MAN Manchester-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

13h 25m2 stops Geneva Geneve-Cointrin Addis Ababa Bole

19:10 - 08:15ZNZ Zanzibar Intl-MAN Manchester

15h 05m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

£787Ethiopian Air

Mon, 22 Mar - Tue, 30 Mar

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08:00 - 05:25MAN Manchester-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

19h 25m2 stops Berlin Brandenburg Frankfurt am Main

07:25 - 14:40ZNZ Zanzibar Intl-MAN Manchester

33h 15m3 stops Frankfurt am Main Berlin Brandenburg Duesseldorf Intl

£818Multiple Airlines

Wed, 30 Sep - Wed, 7 Oct

21:55 - 05:20MAN Manchester-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

29h 25m1 stop Cairo

12:05 - 12:50ZNZ Zanzibar Intl-MAN Manchester

26h 45m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Dubai Intl Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

£826Multiple Airlines

Sat, 3 Oct - Sat, 10 Oct

18:30 - 10:55MAN Manchester-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

14h 25m2 stops Geneva Geneve-Cointrin Addis Ababa Bole

04:20 - 08:15ZNZ Zanzibar Intl-MAN Manchester

29h 55m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

£877Ethiopian Air

Mon, 5 Oct - Sun, 11 Oct

18:30 - 18:15MAN Manchester-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

21h 45m2 stops Marseille Addis Ababa Bole

19:10 - 08:15ZNZ Zanzibar Intl-MAN Manchester

15h 05m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

£889Ethiopian Air

Thu, 1 Oct - Thu, 8 Oct

09:50 - 14:30MAN Manchester-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

26h 40m1 stop Dubai Intl

07:55 - 07:45ZNZ Zanzibar Intl-MAN Manchester

25h 50m1 stop Dubai Intl

£938Emirates

Mon, 5 Oct - Sun, 11 Oct

21:55 - 05:20MAN Manchester-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

29h 25m1 stop Cairo

06:20 - 20:55ZNZ Zanzibar Intl-MAN Manchester

16h 35m1 stop Cairo

£981Egyptair

Sat, 3 Oct - Sat, 10 Oct

05:50 - 02:40MAN Manchester-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

18h 50m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

20:45 - 20:05ZNZ Zanzibar Intl-MAN Manchester

25h 20m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

£1,067Kenya Airways

Mon, 5 Oct - Sun, 11 Oct

06:55 - 19:50MAN Manchester-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

34h 55m2 stops London Heathrow Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

10:10 - 11:30ZNZ Zanzibar Intl-MAN Manchester

27h 20m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl London Heathrow

£1,098British Airways

Thu, 1 Oct - Thu, 8 Oct

21:20 - 14:30MAN Manchester-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

15h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl

21:10 - 07:45ZNZ Zanzibar Intl-MAN Manchester

36h 35m1 stop Dubai Intl

£1,112Emirates

Thu, 1 Oct - Thu, 8 Oct

17:50 - 22:45MAN Manchester-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

26h 55m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Arusha Kilimanjaro

00:20 - 14:00ZNZ Zanzibar Intl-MAN Manchester

15h 40m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

£4,014Air France

Mon, 5 Oct - Mon, 12 Oct

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Egyptair

13 Nov

MAN13:30Manchester

12h 50m

1 stop

ZNZ05:20Zanzibar Intl

23 Nov

ZNZ06:20Zanzibar Intl

33h 10m

1 stop

MAN12:30Manchester

£663

Egyptair

15 Jan

MAN13:30Manchester

12h 50m

1 stop

ZNZ05:20Zanzibar Intl

18 Jan

ZNZ06:20Zanzibar Intl

33h 10m

1 stop

MAN12:30Manchester

£665

Egyptair

24 Feb

MAN13:30Manchester

12h 50m

1 stop

ZNZ05:20Zanzibar Intl

6 Mar

ZNZ06:20Zanzibar Intl

33h 10m

1 stop

MAN12:30Manchester

£670

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Etihad Airways

9 Nov

MAN08:15Manchester

26h 20m

1 stop

ZNZ13:35Zanzibar Intl

25 Nov

ZNZ17:55Zanzibar Intl

15h 20m

1 stop

MAN06:15Manchester

£684

Etihad Airways

9 Nov

MAN19:55Manchester

14h 40m

1 stop

ZNZ13:35Zanzibar Intl

24 Nov

ZNZ17:55Zanzibar Intl

27h 05m

1 stop

MAN18:00Manchester

£687

Etihad Airways

11 Nov

MAN19:55Manchester

14h 40m

1 stop

ZNZ13:35Zanzibar Intl

25 Nov

ZNZ17:55Zanzibar Intl

15h 20m

1 stop

MAN06:15Manchester

£694

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Thu 31/12

12:25-08:10

1 stop16h 45m

Zanzibar Intl

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06:50-10:05

2 stops30h 15m

£626

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12:15-02:50

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13:30-05:20

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06:20-12:30

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13:30-05:20

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1 stop33h 10m

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Mon 9/11

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1 stop26h 20m

Zanzibar Intl

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17:55-06:15

1 stop15h 20m

£684

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MAN Manchester - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

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Mon 9/11

19:55-13:35

1 stop14h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 24/11

17:55-18:00

1 stop27h 05m

£687

ManchesterZanzibar

MAN Manchester - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

MANZNZ

Manchester

Wed 11/11

22:30-04:30

2 stops27h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 17/11

03:50-12:55

2 stops36h 05m

£726

ManchesterZanzibar

MAN Manchester - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

MANZNZ

Manchester

Wed 11/11

22:30-04:30

2 stops27h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 18/11

05:30-12:55

1 stop34h 25m

£726

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MAN Manchester - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

MANZNZ

Manchester

Mon 22/3

18:30-10:55

2 stops13h 25m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 30/3

19:10-08:15

2 stops15h 05m

£785

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MAN Manchester - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

MANZNZ

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Mon 22/3

18:30-10:55

2 stops13h 25m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 30/3

19:10-08:15

2 stops15h 05m

£787

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Manchester and Zanzibar?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from £784 to £995.
The lowest price recently found on this route was £621.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Zanzibar?

The cheapest month to fly to Zanzibar from Manchester is in March. Flight prices, which tend to average around £762, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you aren’t able to travel to Zanzibar during the month of March, then flying in May is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of £764.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Zanzibar from Manchester when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Zanzibar for around £896 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Zanzibar from Manchester for as low as £766 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Manchester to Zanzibar flights?

You could potentially save up to 49% on your flight if you consider stops on a Manchester to Zanzibar flight.

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Best price found	£264
Fastest flight time	12h 50m
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The best one-way flight to Zanzibar from Manchester in the past 72 hours is £264. The best return flight deal from Manchester to Zanzibar found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £626.

The fastest flight from Manchester to Zanzibar takes 12h 50m

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How far is Manchester to Zanzibar Intl by plane?
The distance between Manchester and Zanzibar Intl is about 4768.8 mi. Typically, this will take 12h 50m by plane in normal conditions.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Manchester Airport to Zanzibar Intl Airport?
Prices for flights from Manchester Airport to Zanzibar Intl Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Manchester Airport to Zanzibar Intl Airport?
The number of operators available for flights from Manchester Airport to Zanzibar Intl Airport is 9 as of September 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Manchester Airport to Zanzibar Intl Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Manchester Airport to Zanzibar Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Zanzibar Intl Airport?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Zanzibar Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular airline from Manchester to Zanzibar?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Manchester and Zanzibar, the leading airline is Ethiopian Air, making up 45% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include Turkish Airlines with 17%, Emirates with 14%, and Etihad Airways with 13%.

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Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom £610	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 1,043 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Egyptair	PriceFrom £612	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.5 442 reviews	Search Egyptair flights
Air France	PriceFrom £621	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,650 reviews	Search Air France flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom £690	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,451 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom £715	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,540 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom £796	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 326 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
British Airways	PriceFrom £804	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,242 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom £805	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 3,728 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom £879	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,667 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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