Cheap flights from Catania to Zanzibar from £458

Cheap flights from Catania to Zanzibar from £458

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Mon, Jul 27
Catania CTAZanzibar ZNZ
£458
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Thu, Jul 30
Catania CTAZanzibar ZNZ
£466
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Mon, Jul 27
Catania CTAZanzibar ZNZ
£469
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Mon, Jul 27
Catania CTAZanzibar ZNZ
£488
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Sun, Aug 2
Catania CTAZanzibar ZNZ
£500
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Sat, Aug 1
Catania CTAZanzibar ZNZ
£586
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£884
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£893
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How much do flights to Zanzibar cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£458

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£1,233

Cheapest round-trip

£884

Average round-trip

£1,152

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

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
Catania–Fontanarossa
Arrive to
Abeid Amani Karume International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
5472 km
Worth visiting
Unguja (Zanzibar Island)

Weekly direct flights

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

AirlineMon 13.07Tue 14.07Wed 15.07Thu 16.07Fri 17.07Sat 18.07Sun 19.07
Neos Air
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Weekly flights: 1 totalDaily flights: 0.14 averageMost flights: Saturday 1 flights
AirlineMon 20.07Tue 21.07Wed 22.07Thu 23.07Fri 24.07Sat 25.07Sun 26.07
Neos Air
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Weekly flights: 0 totalDaily flights: 0 averageMost flights: 0 flights
AirlineMon 27.07Tue 28.07Wed 29.07Thu 30.07Fri 31.07Sat 01.08Sun 02.08
Neos Air
---------------1---
Weekly flights: 1 totalDaily flights: 0.14 averageMost flights: Saturday 1 flights
AirlineMon 03.08Tue 04.08Wed 05.08Thu 06.08Fri 07.08Sat 08.08Sun 09.08
Neos Air
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Weekly flights: 0 totalDaily flights: 0 averageMost flights: 0 flights

Check-in for a flight from Catania to Zanzibar

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
RyanairRYRFRNo
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
Wizz Air MaltaWMTW4No
Etihad AirwaysETDEYNo
Precision AirPRFPWYes

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
274
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
19 Jul
61%
27°C22°C
26 Jul
64%
28°C23°C
Monday
20 Jul
17%
28°C21°C
27 Jul
47%
28°C21°C
Tuesday
21 Jul
57%
27°C22°C
28 Jul
39%
27°C22°C
Wednesday
22 Jul
66%
28°C22°C
29 Jul
44%
28°C22°C
Thursday
23 Jul
61%
28°C22°C
30 Jul
17%
28°C22°C
Friday
24 Jul
50%
28°C22°C
31 Jul
36%
28°C22°C
Saturday
25 Jul
67%
28°C22°C
1 Aug
36%
28°C22°C
The distance between Catania and Zanzibar is 5472 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Ryanair, Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air Malta, Etihad Airways, and Precision Air. Catania and Zanzibar have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Catania to Zanzibar?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Catania and Zanzibar takes around 7.2 hours.
What is the flight distance between Catania and Zanzibar?
The flight distance between Catania and Zanzibar is 5472 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Catania and Zanzibar?
Several carriers operate flights between Catania and Zanzibar. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Neos Air.
What are the most popular routes to and from Catania?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Catania and London, Manchester, Birmingham, Tirana, Milan, Malta, Rome, Venice, Edinburgh, Bristol, Barcelona, Warsaw, Bucharest, Tel Aviv, Verona, New York, Amsterdam, Paris, Budapest, Bologna.
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, Amsterdam, Harare, Entebbe, Tel Aviv, Budapest, Bucharest, Riga, Lusaka, Istanbul.
What airports are near Catania?
The main airport in Catania is Catania–Fontanarossa. It is also served by Malta International, Catania–Fontanarossa, Falcone–Borsellino, Vincenzo Florio Airport Trapani–Birgi, Reggio Calabria, Comiso.
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 Catania and Zanzibar?
Currently, you can fly between Catania and Zanzibar with Ryanair, Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air Malta, Etihad Airways, Precision Air.
When’s the best time to travel between Catania and Zanzibar?
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