Travelling from Amman Queen Alia Airport (AMM) to Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ): what you need to know
Zanzibar's timezone is UTC+3, which is the same as Amman.
Leave plenty of time to make your AMM to ZNZ flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Amman Queen Alia Airport to Zanzibar Airport. These are the top stopovers between AMM and ZNZ:
Hamad International Airport
Addis Ababa Airport
Muscat Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Amman Queen Alia Airport (AMM) to Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Amman Queen Alia Airport to Zanzibar Airport flight is R 5,944. A return plane ticket right now is R 9,244. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from AMM to ZNZ. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Amman Queen Alia Airport to Zanzibar Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices throughout the month and snap up a great deal.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from AMM to ZNZ.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Amman Queen Alia Airport to Zanzibar Airport.
Handy information about Amman Queen Alia Airport (AMM)
Amman Queen Alia Airport has an excellent on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from AMM arrive on schedule 88% of the time.
Amman Queen Alia Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Amman. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to AMM? If you're boarding an early flight from Amman Queen Alia Airport to Zanzibar Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Amman Queen Alia Airport to Zanzibar Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near ZNZ instead:
Explore without limits with a Zanzibar Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from KARIBU KWETU ZANZIBAR, Auto-Union or Green Motion and venture far and wide through Zanzibar and beyond.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Zanzibar Airport about one week before you travel.
When to fly to Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ)
July is the busiest month for flights from Amman Queen Alia Airport to Zanzibar Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Zanzibar in March.
Book your flight from Amman Queen Alia Airport to Zanzibar Airport for February if you'd like to go to Zanzibar during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Look for cheap tickets from AMM to ZNZ sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Tanzania
Arusha is just one of the many cities in Tanzania waiting to be explored after you've seen Zanzibar. Around 418 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include Kilimanjaro info, Kilimanjaro tours and kilimanjaro trekking.
If you're ready to explore another corner of Tanzania, consider Morogoro, roughly 177 kilometres south-west of Zanzibar. Choma Waterfalls, Selous Choma Waterfall and Uluguru Nature Forest Reserve are key highlights.
