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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Rome Fiumicino to Zanzibar? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Zanzibar.R 6,008 per passenger.Departing Sat, 10 Jan.One-way flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Rome Fiumicino on Sat, 10 Jan, arriving in Zanzibar.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,008, select.
Zanzibar.R 6,008 per passenger.Departing Sat, 7 Mar.One-way flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Rome Fiumicino on Sat, 7 Mar, arriving in Zanzibar.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,008, select.
Zanzibar.R 6,196 per passenger.Departing Wed, 19 Nov.One-way flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Rome Fiumicino on Wed, 19 Nov, arriving in Zanzibar.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,196, select.
Zanzibar.R 6,300 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Dec.One-way flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Rome Fiumicino on Wed, 3 Dec, arriving in Zanzibar.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,300, select.
Zanzibar.R 6,300 per passenger.Departing Sat, 28 Feb.One-way flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Rome Fiumicino on Sat, 28 Feb, arriving in Zanzibar.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,300, select.
Zanzibar.R 6,342 per passenger.Departing Thu, 28 Aug.One-way flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Rome Fiumicino on Thu, 28 Aug, arriving in Zanzibar.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,342, select.
Zanzibar.R 6,718 per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Sep.One-way flight with AJet.Outbound indirect flight with AJet, departs from Rome Fiumicino on Thu, 11 Sep, arriving in Zanzibar.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,718, select.
Zanzibar.R 6,864 per passenger.Departing Mon, 6 Oct.One-way flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Rome Fiumicino on Mon, 6 Oct, arriving in Zanzibar.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,864, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Rome Fiumicino to Zanzibar

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Rome Fiumicino to Zanzibar flights are currently cheapest in January.
Jul
from R 11,094
Aug
from R 6,339
Sep
from R 6,715
Oct
from R 6,861
Nov
from R 6,193
Dec
from R 6,298
Jan
from R 6,006
Feb
from R 6,298
Mar
from R 6,006
Apr
from R 8,195
May
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Jun
from R 6,944

Direct flights from Rome Fiumicino to Zanzibar

Rome Fiumicino to Zanzibar: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Rome Fiumicino to Zanzibar below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Zanzibar.

Rome to Zanzibar: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 6,006
Cheapest month to flyMarch
Average flight time7 hrs, 50 mins
Most popular airlineNeos Air
Average flights per week3

Finding cheap flights from Rome Fiumicino to Zanzibar: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Rome Fiumicino to Zanzibar is R 11,441. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
7 hours and 50 minutes is the average flight time from Rome Fiumicino to Zanzibar.
Neos Air flies direct from Rome Fiumicino to Zanzibar.
As of July 2025, there are 3 flights per week flying from Rome Fiumicino to Zanzibar.
The cheapest month to fly from Rome Fiumicino to Zanzibar is usually October.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Zanzibar Airport on Friday, 31 October 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 7 hours and 50 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Zanzibar but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Zanzibar is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Ethiopian Airlines and Neos Air offer the cheapest flight tickets to Zanzibar.

Flying from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ): what you need to know

  • Around 7 hours 50 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Zanzibar International Airport.

  • Zanzibar's timezone is UTC+3, which makes Zanzibar two hours ahead of Rome.

  • Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your FCO to ZNZ flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.

  • Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.

  • Neos is your ticket to exploring Zanzibar (and maybe even some other great parts of Tanzania!). Check out the direct flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Zanzibar International Airport offered by this airline.

  • The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Neos.

  • If you'd like to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Zanzibar International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between FCO and ZNZ:

    • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

    • Charles de Gaulle Airport

    • Istanbul Ataturk Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)

  • At the moment, R 6,006 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Zanzibar International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 11,441. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • To pick up cheap tickets from FCO to ZNZ, reserve your trip two months before your planned departure.

  • January is the cheapest month for flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Zanzibar International Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.

  • Snapping up cheap flights from FCO to ZNZ is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when fares go down.

  • Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Zanzibar International Airport.

Handy information about Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, data shows 70.57% of flights complete their journey on time.

  • Central Rome to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport is approximately 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 40 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.

  • Expect a trip time of roughly 50 minutes on public transport.

  • Looking for a convenient hotel near FCO? If you're boarding an early flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Zanzibar International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:

Arriving at Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)

  • If you have a late Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Zanzibar International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near ZNZ:

  • Grab a Zanzibar International Airport rental car and discover Zanzibar and beyond with your own set of wheels. KARIBU KWETU ZANZIBAR, Auto-Union and Green Motion are popular providers to choose from here.

  • Reserving your ride from Zanzibar International Airport about one week in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.

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 get to the centre driving.

When to fly to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)

  • July is the most popular month for flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Zanzibar International Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Zanzibar in February.

  • The warmest month in Zanzibar is March, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Zanzibar International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

  • August has average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Search for cheap tickets from FCO to ZNZ sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Tanzania

  • Arusha is just one of the many cities in Tanzania waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Zanzibar. Around 418 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include Lake Duluti, Old Boma Museum and Arusha Declaration Museum.

  • If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in Tanzania, head for Morogoro, roughly 177 kilometres south-west of Zanzibar. Uluguru Nature Forest Reserve, Mount Premji and Ritungu Tours & Safari Ltd are the start of reasons to visit.

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