Flying from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ): what you need to know
Zanzibar's timezone is UTC+3, which makes Zanzibar two hours ahead of Abuja.
To ensure you catch your ABV to ZNZ flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Choose a stopover if you want to break up your flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options for tickets from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport. Hamad International Airport is a top stopover on the ABV to ZNZ route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport flight is R 9,315. A return ticket is currently R 11,001. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from ABV to ZNZ. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when looking for your flight from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from ABV to ZNZ by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport.
Handy information about Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, data shows 64.23% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport from central Abuja, it'll take about 40 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Booked an early flight from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport? Stay at a hotel close to ABV, like Peace Media Hotels. Abi's Place will also put you moments from check-in.
Arriving at Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
Reserve a hotel close to ZNZ if you have a late Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Zanzibar International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from KARIBU KWETU ZANZIBAR, Auto-Union or Green Motion and experience more of Zanzibar and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Zanzibar International Airport around one week before your travel date.
Getting from Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) to central Zanzibar
From Zanzibar International Airport, Zanzibar is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
July is the busiest month for flights from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Zanzibar in February.
The warmest month in Zanzibar is March, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from ABV to ZNZ in August if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) on average.
Explore more of Tanzania
Zanzibar is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Tanzania just waiting to be discovered. Around 418 kilometres north-west of Zanzibar, a trip to Arusha will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Lake Duluti, Old Boma Museum and Arusha Declaration Museum.
Morogoro is another favourite destination in Tanzania and is around 177 kilometres south-west of Zanzibar. No trip is complete without dropping by Uluguru Nature Forest Reserve, Mount Premji and Ritungu Tours & Safari Ltd.
