Flying from Paris to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ): What you need to know
You can choose from a range of airports when organising your flight from Paris to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ). Check out your options for flying out of Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA).
Take off on a direct Paris to Zanzibar International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 9 hours.
Zanzibar is two hours ahead of Paris. Zanzibar International Airport is located in Zanzibar, which follows the UTC+3 timezone.
The most popular route is from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ). Take your pick of 3 direct services each week. Air France operates a 10:10am departure between CDG and ZNZ.
To ensure you get on your flight from Paris to ZNZ, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Delays at security and check-in are likely if you're heading away during high season, so allow some extra wiggle room. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
You can hop on a direct flight from Paris to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) departing from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG).
Air France is a well-known airline that offers direct flights from Paris to Zanzibar International Airport leaving from CDG.
Air France is the most frequently booked airline offering flights from CDG to ZNZ.
Among carriers on this route, Air France leads the way for on-time arrivals.
We make it a breeze to find cheap flights from Paris to ZNZ that include a stopover. To explore the options leaving from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between CDG and ZNZ include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Located around 27 kilometres from central Paris, CDG can be reached in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Charles de Gaulle Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Paris to Zanzibar International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping just around the corner from the terminal:
Of the departures from Charles de Gaulle Airport, 61.46% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
CDG's address is 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
ORY is about 19 kilometres from central Paris. It'll take 35 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 55 minutes.
Flying out early in the morning? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Paris Orly Airport the day before your Paris to ZNZ flight:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Paris Orly Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 75.56%.
The address for ORY is 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
The journey to BVA from central Paris is around 2 hours 20 minutes by public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you about 1 hour 30 minutes to cover the 88 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early Paris to Zanzibar International Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these hotels near Beauvais-Tille Airport and head to your check-in counter with time to spare:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights land as expected. At BVA, that rate is 66.39%.
The street address of Beauvais-Tille Airport is Tille 60000, Beauvais.
About Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
If you have a late flight from Paris to Zanzibar International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near ZNZ:
Pick up a Zanzibar International Airport rental car and explore Zanzibar and beyond with your own set of wheels. KARIBU KWETU ZANZIBAR, Auto-Union and Green Motion are leading providers you can book with here.
Booking your ride around one week ahead of your Paris to Zanzibar International Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Paris to Zanzibar International Airport is R 6,549. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 12,163. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.
To find cheap flights from Paris to ZNZ, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower fares when tickets first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Paris to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Paris to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ). July is the most popular month to visit Zanzibar. If you like things a bit more low-key, go in February.
The warmest month in Zanzibar is March, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your Paris to ZNZ plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
August sees temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Paris to Zanzibar International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Zanzibar
Start your Zanzibar trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Paris to Zanzibar International Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
Your Zanzibar visit wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Major attractions that should be on your list include Nakupenda island & beach tours, House of Wonders and Zanzibar travel tours.
Explore more of Tanzania
Zanzibar has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Tanzania just waiting to be discovered. About 177 kilometres west of Zanzibar, a trip to Morogoro will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Peponi Camp, Choma Waterfalls and Ahmadiya Mosque.
If you want to check out another major destination in Tanzania, consider Tanga, about 129 kilometres north of Zanzibar. Amboni Caves, Raskazone Beach. And Raskazon Beach Jet are highlights.