Cheap flights from London to Zanzibar from £459

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Mon, Jul 13
London STNZanzibar ZNZ
£459
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Mon, Jul 20
London LTNZanzibar ZNZ
£467
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1 stop
Fri, Jul 10
London STNZanzibar ZNZ
£551
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1 stop
Sun, Jul 12
London LTNZanzibar ZNZ
£598
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1 stop
Sat, Jul 11
London STNZanzibar ZNZ
£607
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3 stops
Wed, Jul 15
London LHRZanzibar ZNZ
£624
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Mon, Jul 13 – Tue, Jul 28
London STNZanzibar ZNZ
£906
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Mon, Jul 13 – Tue, Jul 21
London LTNZanzibar ZNZ
£913
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Sat, Aug 8 – Mon, Aug 17
London LHRZanzibar ZNZ
£922
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1 stop
Mon, Jul 13 – Wed, Jul 22
London LTNZanzibar ZNZ
£929
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Mon, Jul 20 – Tue, Jul 28
London LTNZanzibar ZNZ
£936
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Sun, Jul 19 – Tue, Jul 28
London LGWZanzibar ZNZ
£942
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How much do flights to Zanzibar cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£459

Cheapest round-trip

£906

Average round-trip

£959

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Ryanair

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

Check-in for a flight from London to Zanzibar

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
RyanairRYRFRNo
easyJetEZYU2Yes
Etihad AirwaysETDEYNo
LufthansaDLHLHNo
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
14 Jun
41%
28°C22°C
21 Jun
70%
27°C23°C
Monday
15 Jun
21%
28°C23°C
22 Jun
63%
27°C22°C
Tuesday
16 Jun
84%
27°C22°C
23 Jun
67%
27°C22°C
Wednesday
17 Jun
86%
25°C23°C
24 Jun
66%
25°C23°C
Thursday
18 Jun
81%
27°C23°C
25 Jun
50%
27°C22°C
Friday
19 Jun
49%
27°C23°C
26 Jun
19%
28°C22°C
Saturday
20 Jun
63%
27°C23°C
27 Jun
27%
28°C22°C
Travelers usually depart from Gatwick, London Stansted, Heathrow, Luton, or London Southend when they travel from London to Zanzibar. The most popular airlines for this route are Ryanair, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Lufthansa, and Precision Air. London and Zanzibar have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from London?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as London and Istanbul, Tirana, Barcelona, Jeddah, Tel Aviv, Prague, Paris, Athens, Bucharest, Málaga, Marrakesh, Bangkok, Rome, Chișinău, Madrid, Budapest, Edinburgh, New York, Oslo, Agadir.
What are the most popular routes to and from Zanzibar?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Zanzibar and Dar es Salaam, Mount Kilimanjaro, Mombasa, Birmingham, Arusha, Nairobi, Johannesburg, Frankfurt, Cape Town, Dubai, Amsterdam, Harare, Entebbe, Tel Aviv, Budapest, Bucharest, Riga, Lusaka, Istanbul, Beirut.
Which airports are there in London?
London is mainly served by Gatwick. But there are other airports nearby, including London Stansted, Heathrow, Luton, London Southend, London City, RAF Northolt.
What airports are near London?
The main airport in London is Gatwick. It is also served by Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, Bournemouth, Cardiff, Southampton, Exeter, Norwich, Humberside.
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 London and Zanzibar?
Currently, you can fly between London and Zanzibar with Ryanair, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Lufthansa, Precision Air.
When’s the best time to travel between London and Zanzibar?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between London 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 London and Zanzibar?
Traveling between London 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 London?
There are a number of airports in and around London. The main one is Gatwick and other nearby airports include Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, Bournemouth, Cardiff, Southampton, Exeter, Norwich, Humberside
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