Cheap flights from Amsterdam to Zanzibar from £234

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Sun, Jun 28
Amsterdam AMSZanzibar ZNZ
£234
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Thu, Jun 18
Amsterdam AMSZanzibar ZNZ
£234
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Sun, Jun 21
Amsterdam AMSZanzibar ZNZ
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Thu, Jun 25
Amsterdam AMSZanzibar ZNZ
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Sun, Jun 14
Amsterdam AMSZanzibar ZNZ
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Amsterdam AMSZanzibar ZNZ
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Thu, Jun 25 – Fri, Jul 3
Amsterdam AMSZanzibar ZNZ
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How much do flights to Zanzibar cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£234

Cheapest round-trip

£481

Average round-trip

£892

Most popular airline

Turkish Airlines

Getting from Zanzibar airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or private transfer. Best value: dala-dala (local minibus) or shared shuttle.

Zanzibar is served by Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ), located approximately 5 km south of Stone Town, the island's historic city center. This compact distance makes airport transfers to city center destinations relatively quick and affordable. Transport options include taxis, private transfers, shared shuttles, dala-dalas (local minibuses), and ride-hailing services. Journey times typically range from 10 to 25 minutes depending on traffic conditions and your chosen mode of transport.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

10-20 min

TZS 25,000-TZS 35,000 (TZS 25,000–35,000 (approx. USD 10–14); fixed rate to Stone Town)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience and speed

10-20 min

TZS 40,000-TZS 75,000 (TZS 40,000–75,000 (approx. USD 16–30); pre-booked service)

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

comfort and reliability

15-30 min

TZS 10,000-TZS 20,000 (TZS 10,000–20,000 (approx. USD 4–8); shared with other passengers)

on arrival of flights (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

20-40 min

TZS 500-TZS 1,000 (TZS 500–1,000 (approx. USD 0.20–0.40); local experience)

irregular, when full (traffic dependent)

adventurous budget travelers

10-25 min

TZS 15,000-TZS 30,000 (TZS 15,000–30,000 (approx. USD 6–12); app-based pricing)

on-demand, limited availability (traffic dependent)

app users seeking value

10-20 min

TZS 0-TZS 50,000 (Often complimentary or TZS up to 50,000 (approx. USD 20); check with hotel)

pre-arranged (traffic dependent)

resort guests

Notes:

  • Prices in TZS; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Taxi fares from the airport are generally fixed; confirm the price before departure.
  • Dala-dalas do not run on fixed schedules and may require a short walk from the airport entrance.
  • Ride-hailing availability in Zanzibar can be limited; have a backup plan.
  • Many hotels and resorts offer complimentary or paid airport transfers when pre-booked.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Zanzibar

Depart from
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Arrive to
Abeid Amani Karume International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Unguja (Zanzibar Island)

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Amsterdam to Zanzibar in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 13.04Tue 14.04Wed 15.04Thu 16.04Fri 17.04Sat 18.04Sun 19.04
TUI fly Netherlands
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Weekly flights: 0 totalDaily flights: 0 averageMost flights: 0 flights
AirlineMon 20.04Tue 21.04Wed 22.04Thu 23.04Fri 24.04Sat 25.04Sun 26.04
TUI fly Netherlands
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Weekly flights: 0 totalDaily flights: 0 averageMost flights: 0 flights
AirlineMon 27.04Tue 28.04Wed 29.04Thu 30.04Fri 01.05Sat 02.05Sun 03.05
TUI fly Netherlands
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Weekly flights: 0 totalDaily flights: 0 averageMost flights: 0 flights
AirlineMon 04.05Tue 05.05Wed 06.05Thu 07.05Fri 08.05Sat 09.05Sun 10.05
TUI fly Netherlands
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Weekly flights: 0 totalDaily flights: 0 averageMost flights: 0 flights

Check-in for a flight from Amsterdam to Zanzibar

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
KLM Royal Dutch AirlinesKLMKLNo
Precision AirPRFPWYes
Kenya AirwaysKQAKQNo
easyJetEZYU2Yes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Zanzibar

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January30°C26°C
February30°C26°C
March30°C26°C
April29°C25°C
May28°C24°C
June27°C23°C
July27°C23°C
August27°C23°C
September28°C23°C
October29°C24°C
November29°C25°C
December30°C25°C
Hottest Month
30°C
February
Coldest month
23°C
July
Sunny days
273
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
12 Apr
91%
28°C24°C
19 Apr
89%
27°C24°C
Monday
13 Apr
91%
28°C24°C
20 Apr
89%
29°C24°C
Tuesday
14 Apr
89%
29°C24°C
21 Apr
85%
29°C24°C
Wednesday
15 Apr
89%
28°C24°C
22 Apr
83%
29°C24°C
Thursday
16 Apr
89%
29°C24°C
23 Apr
87%
28°C24°C
Friday
17 Apr
88%
29°C24°C
24 Apr
89%
29°C24°C
Saturday
18 Apr
82%
29°C24°C
25 Apr
85%
29°C24°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Turkish Airlines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Precision Air, Kenya Airways, and easyJet. Amsterdam and Zanzibar have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Amsterdam?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Amsterdam and London, Manchester, Barcelona, Lisbon, Madrid, Edinburgh, Bristol, Tel Aviv, Glasgow, Belfast, Istanbul, Bucharest, Copenhagen, Helsinki, Riga, Athens, Stockholm, Prague, Dubai, Warsaw.
What are the most popular routes to and from Zanzibar?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Zanzibar and London, Dar es Salaam, Mount Kilimanjaro, Mombasa, Birmingham, Arusha, Nairobi, Johannesburg, Frankfurt, Cape Town, Dubai, Harare, Entebbe, Tel Aviv, Budapest, Bucharest, Riga, Lusaka, Istanbul, Beirut.
What airports are near Amsterdam?
The main airport in Amsterdam is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. It is also served by Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Brussels, Brussels South Charleroi, Düsseldorf International Airport, Eindhoven, Cologne Bonn Airport, Weeze, Dortmund, Lille, Rotterdam The Hague.
What airports are near Zanzibar?
The main airport in Zanzibar is Abeid Amani Karume International. It is also served by Abeid Amani Karume International.
Which airlines fly between Amsterdam and Zanzibar?
Currently, you can fly between Amsterdam and Zanzibar with Turkish Airlines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Precision Air, Kenya Airways, easyJet.
When’s the best time to travel between Amsterdam and Zanzibar?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Amsterdam and Zanzibar, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Amsterdam and Zanzibar?
Traveling between Amsterdam and Zanzibar, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Amsterdam?
There are a number of airports in and around Amsterdam. The main one is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and other nearby airports include Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Brussels, Brussels South Charleroi, Düsseldorf International Airport, Eindhoven, Cologne Bonn Airport, Weeze, Dortmund, Lille, Rotterdam The Hague
How many airports are there near Zanzibar?
There are a number of airports in and around Zanzibar. The main one is Abeid Amani Karume International and other nearby airports include Abeid Amani Karume International.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Amsterdam and Zanzibar depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Amsterdam and Zanzibar arrive?
What time do flights between Amsterdam and Zanzibar depart?
What time do flights between Amsterdam and Zanzibar arrive?

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