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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Lisbon to Zanzibar? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Lisbon to Zanzibar

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Lisbon to Zanzibar flights are currently cheapest in July.

Lisbon to Zanzibar: Alternative routes

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

Lisbon to Zanzibar: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 6,429
Cheapest month to flyJuly

Finding cheap flights from Lisbon to Zanzibar: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Lisbon to Zanzibar is R 12,400. 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.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Lisbon to Zanzibar. But we found flights with one or more stops from R 12,400.
As of May 2025, there are no flights flying from Lisbon to Zanzibar.
The cheapest month to fly from Lisbon to Zanzibar is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Lisbon Airport to Zanzibar Airport on Saturday, 22 November 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Lisbon Airport and Zanzibar Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
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, KLM offers the cheapest flight tickets to Zanzibar.

Travelling from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ): what you need to know

  • The timezone in Zanzibar is UTC+3, which is three hours ahead of Lisbon.

  • Your LIS to ZNZ flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.

  • Travelling during a peak time like June? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

  • We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Lisbon Portela Airport to Zanzibar International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Top stopovers between LIS and ZNZ include:

    • Charles de Gaulle Airport

    • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

    • Dubai Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)

  • At the moment, R 6,429 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Lisbon Portela Airport to Zanzibar International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 12,400. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • It's often best to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from LIS to ZNZ. That's because airlines adjust prices 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 give you the lowest price across each month when looking for your flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Zanzibar International Airport.

  • Picking up cheap flights from LIS to ZNZ is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a new discounted fare appears.

  • Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Zanzibar International Airport.

Handy information about Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)

  • When it comes to Lisbon Portela Airport's on-time performance, 64.1% of flights complete their journey on time.

  • To reach Lisbon Portela Airport from central Lisbon, it takes around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Expect a journey time of about 1 hour when using public transport.

  • Need a convenient hotel close to LIS? If you've booked an early flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Zanzibar International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:

Arriving at Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)

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 reach the centre driving.

When to fly to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)

  • It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Zanzibar International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Zanzibar. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in February.

  • The warmest month in Zanzibar is March, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Zanzibar International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.

  • If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LIS to ZNZ in August. Temperatures average between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.

Explore more of Tanzania

  • Zanzibar is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Tanzania waiting to be explored. About 418 kilometres north-west of Zanzibar, a trip to Arusha will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Lake Duluti, Old Boma Museum and Arusha Declaration Museum.

  • Morogoro is another favourite destination in Tanzania and is around 177 kilometres south-west of Zanzibar. No trip is complete without seeing Uluguru Nature Forest Reserve, Mount Premji and Ritungu Tours & Safari Ltd.

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