Travelling from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) to Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ): what you need to know
The timezone in Zanzibar is UTC+3, which is eight hours ahead of Boston.
To ensure you catch your BOS to ZNZ flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like July. 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.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Boston Logan International Airport to Zanzibar Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between BOS and ZNZ:
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Handy information about Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
You'll find BOS at One Harborside Drive.
When it comes to Boston Logan International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 75% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Boston Logan International Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Boston. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport typically takes 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Boston Logan International Airport to Zanzibar Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near BOS:
Arriving at Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ)
Book a hotel close to ZNZ if you're on a late Boston Logan International Airport to Zanzibar Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Zanzibar Airport rental car and explore Zanzibar and beyond with your own wheels. KARIBU KWETU ZANZIBAR, Auto-Union and Green Motion are popular providers you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Zanzibar Airport about one week before your travel date.
When to fly to Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ)
July is the busiest month for flights from Boston Logan International Airport to Zanzibar Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Zanzibar in March.
When booking your flight from Boston Logan International Airport to Zanzibar Airport, consider the type of weather you like. February is the warmest month in Zanzibar, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BOS to ZNZ in July. Average temperatures are between 21ºC (70ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF) then.
Explore more of Tanzania
Zanzibar is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Tanzania waiting to be discovered. About 418 kilometres north-west of Zanzibar, a trip to Arusha will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Kilimanjaro info, Kilimanjaro tours and kilimanjaro trekking.
If you want to check out another corner of Tanzania, head for Morogoro, about 177 kilometres south-west of Zanzibar. Choma Waterfalls, Selous Choma Waterfall and Uluguru Nature Forest Reserve are highlights.