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Sat, Oct 24
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Las Palmas LPAZanzibar ZNZ
£367
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£371
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How much do flights to Zanzibar cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£343

Cheapest round-trip

£743

Average round-trip

£889

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Iberia Express

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
Gran Canaria
Arrive to
Abeid Amani Karume International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Unguja (Zanzibar Island)

Check-in for a flight from Las Palmas to Zanzibar

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Iberia ExpressIBSI2No
RyanairRYRFRNo
Fly DubaiFDBFZYes
Iberia AirlinesIBEIBYes
Ethiopian AirlinesETHETYes

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
August
Sunny days
265
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
18 Oct
46%
30°C23°C
25 Oct
22%
31°C22°C
Monday
19 Oct
18%
30°C23°C
26 Oct
22%
31°C23°C
Tuesday
20 Oct
44%
31°C23°C
27 Oct
18%
32°C23°C
Wednesday
21 Oct
17%
32°C23°C
28 Oct
57%
31°C23°C
Thursday
22 Oct
22%
30°C23°C
29 Oct
50%
31°C24°C
Friday
23 Oct
36%
32°C23°C
30 Oct
71%
33°C23°C
Saturday
24 Oct
40%
30°C23°C
31 Oct
36%
31°C24°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Iberia Express, Ryanair, Fly Dubai, Iberia Airlines, and Ethiopian Airlines. Las Palmas and Zanzibar have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Las Palmas?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Las Palmas and London, Manchester, Belfast, Lanzarote, Madrid, Tenerife, Bristol, Fuerteventura, Nottingham, Lisbon, Edinburgh, Leeds, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Santa Cruz de La Palma, Barcelona, Prague, Málaga, Amsterdam, Bucharest.

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 Las Palmas?

The main airport in Las Palmas is Gran Canaria. It is also served by Gran Canaria, Tenerife–South, Tenerife-North, Fuerteventura.

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 Las Palmas and Zanzibar?

Currently, you can fly between Las Palmas and Zanzibar with Iberia Express, Ryanair, Fly Dubai, Iberia Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines.

When’s the best time to travel between Las Palmas and Zanzibar?

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Las Palmas 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 Las Palmas and Zanzibar?

Traveling between Las Palmas 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 Las Palmas?

There are a number of airports in and around Las Palmas. The main one is Gran Canaria and other nearby airports include Gran Canaria, Tenerife–South, Tenerife-North, Fuerteventura

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 Las Palmas and Zanzibar depart?

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