Which airlines fly to Zanzibar?

When flying to Zanzibar from United Kingdom, momondo travellers will most often fly with one of these popular airlines: Ethiopian Air, Turkish Airlines, Kenya Airways or Emirates. Depending on what airport in United Kingdom you fly from, you may be able to find flights with any of these popular airlines.

Oman Air Flights to Zanzibar

There are 7 Oman Air flights to Zanzibar in a normal week. The most common departure point is Doha Hamad Intl and the best Oman Air ticket price seen on momondo is £661 (last 72 hours, from London Heathrow, to Zanzibar). Oman Air has a score of 8.2 from 99 user reviews on momondo.

Emirates Flights to Zanzibar

Emirates (8.1/10, 3,394 reviews) is also a popular choice for flights to Zanzibar, with deals from as low as £654 from Birmingham, round-trip. With 20 Emirates flights to Zanzibar on average each week, prices can vary significantly by origin and availability.

How long does it take to fly to Zanzibar?

Flight times from United Kingdom to Zanzibar vary, but if you’re flying out of London Heathrow and flying into Zanzibar Intl (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 11h 35m on average. Another popular route from United Kingdom to Zanzibar is flying from Manchester to Zanzibar Intl, which will take roughly 11h 50m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

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20:15 - 10:50LHR-ZNZ

11h 35m1 stop

04:20 - 14:25ZNZ-LHR

13h 05m1 stop

£609Ethiopian Air

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Thu, 20 Nov - Sun, 30 Nov

18:30 - 12:55MAN-ZNZ

15h 25m2 stops

17:00 - 07:30ZNZ-MAN

17h 30m2 stops

£610Ethiopian Air

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Wed, 11 Mar - Wed, 25 Mar

17:25 - 08:50LHR-ZNZ

12h 25m1 stop

09:25 - 15:30ZNZ-LHR

33h 05m1 stop

£612Kenya Airways

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Wed, 12 Nov - Thu, 20 Nov

17:25 - 20:00LHR-ZNZ

23h 35m1 stop

11:20 - 15:30ZNZ-LHR

31h 10m1 stop

£613Kenya Airways

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Thu, 13 Nov - Sat, 22 Nov

10:20 - 04:30LGW-ZNZ

15h 10m2 stops

04:05 - 16:10ZNZ-LGW

15h 05m2 stops

£624Turkish Airlines

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Thu, 4 Dec - Wed, 24 Dec

06:25 - 04:30LGW-ZNZ

19h 05m2 stops

04:05 - 22:35ZNZ-LGW

21h 30m2 stops

£625Turkish Airlines

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Tue, 2 Dec - Wed, 24 Dec

14:05 - 07:00STN-ZNZ

13h 55m1 stop

08:00 - 12:05ZNZ-STN

31h 05m1 stop

£744Emirates

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Thu, 15 Jan - Thu, 22 Jan

20:15 - 14:40STN-ZNZ

15h 25m1 stop

08:00 - 12:05ZNZ-STN

31h 05m1 stop

£746Emirates

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Mon, 12 Jan - Tue, 20 Jan

20:20 - 07:30GLA-ZNZ

32h 10m2 stops

20:50 - 08:55ZNZ-GLA

15h 05m2 stops

£892British Airways

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Thu, 1 Jan - Thu, 15 Jan

09:55 - 07:30GLA-ZNZ

18h 35m2 stops

20:50 - 13:05ZNZ-GLA

19h 15m2 stops

£894British Airways

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LondonZanzibar

LHR - ZNZ

LHRZNZ

London Heathrow

Thu 20/11

20:15-10:50

1 stop11h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 30/11

04:20-14:25

1 stop13h 05m

£609

ManchesterZanzibar

MAN - ZNZ

MANZNZ

Manchester

Wed 11/3

18:30-12:55

2 stops15h 25m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 25/3

17:00-07:30

2 stops17h 30m

£610

LondonZanzibar

LHR - ZNZ

LHRZNZ

London Heathrow

Wed 12/11

17:25-08:50

1 stop12h 25m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 20/11

09:25-15:30

1 stop33h 05m

£612

LondonZanzibar

LHR - ZNZ

LHRZNZ

London Heathrow

Thu 13/11

17:25-20:00

1 stop23h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 22/11

11:20-15:30

1 stop31h 10m

£613

LondonZanzibar

LGW - ZNZ

LGWZNZ

London Gatwick

Thu 4/12

10:20-04:30

2 stops15h 10m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 24/12

04:05-16:10

2 stops15h 05m

£624

LondonZanzibar

LGW - ZNZ

LGWZNZ

London Gatwick

Tue 2/12

06:25-04:30

2 stops19h 05m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 24/12

04:05-22:35

2 stops21h 30m

£625

LondonZanzibar

STN - ZNZ

STNZNZ

London Stansted

Thu 15/1

14:05-07:00

1 stop13h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 22/1

08:00-12:05

1 stop31h 05m

£744

LondonZanzibar

STN - ZNZ

STNZNZ

London Stansted

Mon 12/1

20:15-14:40

1 stop15h 25m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 20/1

08:00-12:05

1 stop31h 05m

£746

GlasgowZanzibar

GLA - ZNZ

GLAZNZ

Glasgow Intl

Thu 1/1

20:20-07:30

2 stops32h 10m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 15/1

20:50-08:55

2 stops15h 05m

£892

GlasgowZanzibar

GLA - ZNZ

GLAZNZ

Glasgow Intl

Thu 1/1

09:55-07:30

2 stops18h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 15/1

20:50-13:05

2 stops19h 15m

£894

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Zanzibar?

The cheapest month to fly to Zanzibar from United Kingdom is in March. Flight prices, which tend to average around £564, 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 £569.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Zanzibar?

According to our data, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly to Zanzibar from United Kingdom. The lowest ticket price found for a Wednesday departure recently was £651. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. When flying out on a Friday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from United Kingdom to Zanzibar for around £721.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Zanzibar?

Flying to Zanzibar from United Kingdom in the afternoon is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as £631 when looking at flights departing in the afternoon. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying at midday when prices are £811 on average. Flights to Zanzibar from United Kingdom at midday are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travellers’ schedules.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Zanzibar from United Kingdom when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Zanzibar for around £726 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 United Kingdom for as low as £604 on momondo.

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CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO ZANZIBAR FROM LONDON HEATHROW AIRPORT	May	20% cheaper	Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Zanzibar costs on average just £581 in May
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO ZANZIBAR FROM LONDON HEATHROW AIRPORT	July	55% more expensive	It costs about £1,130 for flights to Zanzibar from London Heathrow Airport in July
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO ZANZIBAR FROM LONDON HEATHROW AIRPORT	July	417% more users visited	More momondo users searched in flights to Zanzibar from London Heathrow Airport in July than any other month

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Best One-Way Price	£226
Best Round-Trip Price	£609
Fastest flight time	20h 25m
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The best one-way flight price to Zanzibar from United Kingdom in the last 72 hours is £226 (London Luton to Zanzibar Intl).

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The best round-trip flight price to Zanzibar from United Kingdom in the last 72 hours is £609 (London Heathrow to Zanzibar Intl).

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The fastest flight to Zanzibar from United Kingdom takes 20h 25m (London Heathrow to Zanzibar Intl).

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July has the highest demand for flights to Zanzibar, with a 11% price increase on average.

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Zanzibar

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

The ideal time to book your flight to Zanzibar is 70 days in advance, when prices tend to average £696. Keep in mind that you might also find cheap flights to Zanzibar outside of this time window. In fact, momondo users recently found flights from United Kingdom to Zanzibar for £567.

Is there an alternative airport near Zanzibar?

Finding an alternative and possibly cheaper destination airport near Zanzibar is possible. If you are planning a flight to Zanzibar, consider booking flights to Dar Es Salaam Airport (49 mi from Zanzibar city centre), Tanga Airport (74 mi from Zanzibar city centre) or Chake Chake Pemba Airport (75 mi from Zanzibar city centre).

Is there a cheaper alternative to flying into Zanzibar?

Prices vary based on where travellers are departing from, but on average, the cheapest airport to fly to in Zanzibar is Chake Chake Pemba Airport where the average price is £56. Users typically find the best prices when using momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.

What is the absolute cheapest flight to Zanzibar?

Users booking trips to Zanzibar from Zanzibar found flights 89% cheaper than the average price of flights to Zanzibar. To find the cheapest price to Zanzibar from your area, use momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.

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

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

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

There are 23 operators available for flights to Zanzibar Intl Airport as of October 2025.

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

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel 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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How far in advance should I book a flight to Zanzibar?

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