Travelling from Bologna International Airport (BLQ) to Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ): what you need to know
The timezone in Zanzibar is UTC+3, which is two hours ahead of Bologna.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your BLQ to ZNZ flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
If you want to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bologna International Airport to Zanzibar Airport. Here are the top stopovers between BLQ and ZNZ:
Istanbul Airport
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bologna International Airport (BLQ) to Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Bologna International Airport to Zanzibar Airport flight is R 6,407. A return ticket right now is R 13,267. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
It's often best to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from BLQ to ZNZ. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price in every month when searching for your flight from Bologna International Airport to Zanzibar Airport.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from BLQ to ZNZ.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Bologna International Airport to Zanzibar Airport.
Handy information about Bologna International Airport (BLQ)
Bologna International Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 81% of flights that take off from BLQ land on time.
To reach Bologna International Airport from central Bologna, it takes about 15 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 15 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Bologna International Airport to Zanzibar Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near BLQ:
Arriving at Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ)
Reserve a hotel close to ZNZ if you're on a late Bologna International Airport to Zanzibar Airport flight. Select one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Zanzibar Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from KARIBU KWETU ZANZIBAR, Auto-Union or Green Motion and experience the lesser-explored corners of Zanzibar and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Zanzibar Airport around one week ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ) to central Zanzibar
Zanzibar Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from central Zanzibar. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ)
July is the most popular month for flights from Bologna International Airport to Zanzibar Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Zanzibar in March.
The warmest month in Zanzibar is February, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Bologna International Airport to Zanzibar Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
July sees average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BLQ to ZNZ sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Tanzania
You've seen Zanzibar, now it's time to discover other parts of Tanzania. Journey about 418 kilometres north-west to Arusha to check off its must-visit sights. From Kilimanjaro info to Kilimanjaro tours and kilimanjaro trekking, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you want to check out another great destination in Tanzania, head for Morogoro, roughly 177 kilometres south-west of Zanzibar. Choma Waterfalls, Selous Choma Waterfall and Uluguru Nature Forest Reserve are the start of reasons to visit.