Travelling from Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ): what you need to know
The timezone in Zanzibar is UTC+3, which is one hour behind Tbilisi.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your TBS to ZNZ flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Tbilisi International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport flight is R 6,696. A round-trip ticket is currently R 13,687. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from TBS to ZNZ, book early. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when looking for a flight from Tbilisi International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from TBS to ZNZ by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Tbilisi International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Of the flights that depart from Tbilisi International Airport, 70.77% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to Tbilisi International Airport from central Tbilisi, it'll take about 25 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of about 1 hour when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Tbilisi International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near TBS:
Arriving at Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
If you're getting in on a late Tbilisi International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near ZNZ:
Travel at your own speed with a Zanzibar International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from KARIBU KWETU ZANZIBAR, Auto-Union or Green Motion and venture far and wide through Zanzibar and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Zanzibar International Airport about one week in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) to central Zanzibar
Zanzibar International Airport is approximately 6 kilometres from central Zanzibar. Driving there takes about 10 minutes.
When to fly to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
July is the busiest month for flights from Tbilisi International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Zanzibar in February.
Book your flight from Tbilisi International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport for March if you'd like to explore Zanzibar during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from TBS to ZNZ in August if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) on average.
Explore more of Tanzania
Arusha is just one of the many places in Tanzania waiting to be discovered once you've taken in 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.
Morogoro is another essential stop in Tanzania and is around 177 kilometres south-west of Zanzibar. No trip is complete without dropping by Uluguru Nature Forest Reserve, Mount Premji and Ritungu Tours & Safari Ltd.
