Travelling from Kinshasa N'Djili Airport (FIH) to Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ): what you need to know
The timezone in Zanzibar is UTC+3, which is two hours ahead of Kinshasa.
Leave enough time to catch your FIH to ZNZ flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Kinshasa N'Djili Airport to Zanzibar Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between FIH and ZNZ include:
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
Addis Ababa Airport
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kinshasa N'Djili Airport (FIH) to Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ)
Right now, R 3,603 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Kinshasa N'Djili Airport to Zanzibar Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 7,155. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from FIH to ZNZ, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Kinshasa N'Djili Airport to Zanzibar Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across every month and snap up a great deal.
Finding cheap flights from FIH to ZNZ couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a new deal comes up.
Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Kinshasa N'Djili Airport to Zanzibar Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Kinshasa N'Djili Airport (FIH)
Central Kinshasa to Kinshasa N'Djili Airport is approximately 26 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 40 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Expect a trip time of about 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport.
Booking a night at a hotel can take the stress out of getting to the airport on time. If you need somewhere to stay before your flight from Kinshasa N'Djili Airport to Zanzibar Airport, take a look at Hotel Stella. It's a quick drive from FIH.
Arriving at Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ)
Consider staying in a hotel close to ZNZ if you're taking a late Kinshasa N'Djili Airport to Zanzibar Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
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 to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Zanzibar Airport around one week ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ) to central Zanzibar
From Zanzibar Airport, Zanzibar is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It takes roughly 30 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ)
The quietest month for a flight from Kinshasa N'Djili Airport to Zanzibar Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Zanzibar based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Book your flight from Kinshasa N'Djili Airport to Zanzibar Airport for February if you want to go to Zanzibar during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from FIH to ZNZ in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF) on average.
Explore more of Tanzania
Arusha is just one of the many cities in Tanzania waiting to be explored after you've experienced Zanzibar. Around 418 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include Kilimanjaro info, Kilimanjaro tours and kilimanjaro trekking.
Around 177 kilometres south-west of Zanzibar, Morogoro is another favourite stop in Tanzania. Start your sightseeing at Choma Waterfalls, Selous Choma Waterfall and Uluguru Nature Forest Reserve.