How to find cheap flights to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
R 5,219 is currently the cheapest price for a round-trip flight to Zanzibar International Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to ZNZ, the lowest fare is R 2,339.
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Don't put things off until the last moment. You're more likely to lock in the best price on tickets to Zanzibar, where Zanzibar International Airport is located, if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
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Consider taking a flight with a stop since indirect routes are generally cheaper. Just uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Zanzibar International Airport.
Best time to go to Zanzibar
The cheapest month to take off on a flight to Zanzibar is usually May.
If you can be flexible with your dates, take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to ZNZ.
If you'd like to experience Zanzibar at its liveliest, lock in your flights to ZNZ for July. Holidaying during peak seasons typically means there's more to see and do than at other times.
February is the quietest time of year to travel if you prefer a more relaxed pace. There's also a good chance you'll find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Zanzibar then.
With averages of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF), March is when Zanzibar is at its warmest. Organise your visit around your preferred weather conditions to make the most of your trip.
Temperatures are at their lowest in August, when they range from 21ºC (70ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
July is your safest bet for clearer skies. With two days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Zanzibar.
The wettest time of year is April. Visit then and you'll likely get around 22 days of rainfall.
Flying to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ): What you need to know
Avoid the layovers and travel to Zanzibar quickly. Book a direct flight to Zanzibar International Airport with one of these airlines:
If you want to jet off with the carrier that leads the way for punctuality, book your ZNZ plane ticket with Qatar Airways. Up to 93% of its flights to this airport arrive according to schedule.
When you step off the plane at ZNZ, you'll be in the UTC+3 timezone.
Curl up in bed shortly after your flight to ZNZ. Choose any of these hotels close to Zanzibar International Airport and you'll be catching z's in no time:
Pick up a car hire in ZNZ with top suppliers like KARIBU KWETU ZANZIBAR, Auto-Union and Green Motion. Get behind the wheel and get ready to explore Zanzibar and beyond.
Zanzibar International Airport has an on-time performance of 72%. This number shows how often flights from ZNZ arrive without running late.
Getting to central Zanzibar from Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
Central Zanzibar is about 6 kilometres from ZNZ.
After landing from your flight to ZNZ, expect a drive to the centre of around 10 minutes.
Zanzibar has no shortage of places to rest your head. Here's a roundup of comfy hotels to consider for your visit:
Zanzibar highlights
Hop off your flight to Zanzibar and make a beeline for these well-known attractions:
House of Wonders: Located around 2 kilometres north-west of the city centre, this landmark is the ideal place to start your sightseeing around the city.
Small garden: You'll find this park roughly 2 kilometres west of the centre. It's a great spot to take some time out while exploring Zanzibar.
Zanzibar travel tours: Need another good reason to visit Zanzibar? This landmark attracts travellers from all over and is around 2 kilometres west of the city centre.
How to get to Bagamoyo from Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
The nearby city of Bagamoyo is about 161 kilometres from ZNZ. Heading into the centre by cab or ride-share usually takes around 4 hours.
Travelling from Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) to Mlandizi
Mlandizi is around 80 kilometres from Zanzibar International Airport if that's where you're going.
By car, the trip takes roughly 4 hours 5 minutes.
Explore more of Tanzania
There's a whole lot more to experience in Tanzania, starting with Morogoro. Peponi Camp, Choma Waterfalls and Ahmadiya Mosque are must-visits in this city, which is about 177 kilometres west of Zanzibar.
Another city in Tanzania that could easily become a favourite is Tanga. From Zanzibar, it's around 129 kilometres north and offers top sights like Amboni Caves and Raskazone Beach.. Find time for Raskazon Beach Jet too.
Or venture to Bagamoyo, roughly 40 kilometres south-west of Zanzibar. Idman safaris, Old Boma and Bagamoyo Old Market And Arts Market are among the many reasons to go.
