Travelling from Antalya Airport (AYT) to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ): what you need to know
Antalya and Zanzibar are in the same timezone, UTC+3.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to catch your AYT to ZNZ flight.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Antalya Airport to Zanzibar International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between AYT and ZNZ include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Hamad International Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Antalya Airport (AYT) to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
Currently, R 5,702 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Antalya Airport to Zanzibar International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 13,713. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's usually smart to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from AYT to ZNZ. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price in each month when searching for a flight from Antalya Airport to Zanzibar International Airport.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from AYT to ZNZ.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Antalya Airport to Zanzibar International Airport.
Handy information about Antalya Airport (AYT)
79.67% of flights leaving from Antalya Airport make it to their destination on time.
Antalya Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Antalya. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of about 40 minutes on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to AYT? If you're boarding an early flight from Antalya Airport to Zanzibar International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on an Antalya Airport to Zanzibar International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near ZNZ instead:
Grab a Zanzibar International Airport rental car and discover Zanzibar and beyond with your own wheels. KARIBU KWETU ZANZIBAR, Auto-Union and Green Motion are top outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Zanzibar International Airport about one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) to central Zanzibar
Zanzibar International Airport is roughly 6 kilometres from central Zanzibar. The drive time takes about 10 minutes.
When to fly to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Antalya Airport to Zanzibar International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Zanzibar. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Antalya Airport to Zanzibar International Airport for March if you want to visit Zanzibar during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
August sees average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from AYT to ZNZ sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Tanzania
You've visited Zanzibar, now it's time to explore other parts of Tanzania. Journey about 418 kilometres north-west to Arusha to check off its leading attractions. From Lake Duluti to Old Boma Museum and Arusha Declaration Museum, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Morogoro is another well-known destination in Tanzania and is around 177 kilometres south-west of Zanzibar. No trip is complete without a visit to Uluguru Nature Forest Reserve, Mount Premji and Ritungu Tours & Safari Ltd.