Cheap flights from Saint Lucia to Zanzibar from £883

Cheap flights from Saint Lucia to Zanzibar from £883

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Sun, May 3
Saint Lucia SLUZanzibar ZNZ
£883
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Tue, Apr 28
Saint Lucia UVFZanzibar ZNZ
£960
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3 stops
Wed, Apr 29
Saint Lucia UVFZanzibar ZNZ
£972
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3 stops
Tue, Apr 28
Saint Lucia UVFZanzibar ZNZ
£972
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2 stops
Wed, Apr 29
Saint Lucia UVFZanzibar ZNZ
£979
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2 stops
Thu, Apr 30
Saint Lucia UVFZanzibar ZNZ
£991
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Tue, Apr 28 – Wed, May 6
Saint Lucia UVFZanzibar ZNZ
£1,761
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Tue, Apr 28 – Wed, May 6
Saint Lucia UVFZanzibar ZNZ
£1,773
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Wed, Apr 29 – Wed, May 6
Saint Lucia UVFZanzibar ZNZ
£1,773
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Wed, Apr 29 – Wed, May 6
Saint Lucia UVFZanzibar ZNZ
£1,780
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Thu, Apr 30 – Wed, May 6
Saint Lucia UVFZanzibar ZNZ
£1,792
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Fri, May 1 – Sat, May 9
Saint Lucia UVFZanzibar ZNZ
£1,872
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How much do flights to Zanzibar cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£883

Cheapest round-trip

£1,761

Average round-trip

£2,151

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

JetBlue Airways

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
George F. L. Charles
Arrive to
Abeid Amani Karume International
Average flights per week
96
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Unguja (Zanzibar Island)

Check-in for a flight from Saint Lucia to Zanzibar

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
JetBlue AirwaysJBUB6No
Kenya AirwaysKQAKQNo
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
Precision AirPRFPWYes
Caribbean AirlinesBWABWNo

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
Travelers usually depart from George F. L. Charles, or Hewanorra International when they travel from Saint Lucia to Zanzibar. The most popular airlines for this route are JetBlue Airways, Kenya Airways, Turkish Airlines, Precision Air, and Caribbean Airlines. Saint Lucia and Zanzibar have 96 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Saint Lucia?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Saint Lucia and London, Bridgetown, Saint Vincent, Antigua, Georgetown, New York, Lower Prince's Quarter, Willemstad, Santo Domingo, Port of Spain, Riyadh, Caracas, Helsinki, Mexico City, Stockholm, Vienna, Zürich, Amsterdam, Toronto, Edinburgh.
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.
Which airports are there in Saint Lucia?
Saint Lucia is mainly served by Hewanorra International. But there are other airports nearby, including George F. L. Charles.
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 Saint Lucia and Zanzibar?
Currently, you can fly between Saint Lucia and Zanzibar with JetBlue Airways, Kenya Airways, Turkish Airlines, Precision Air, Caribbean Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Saint Lucia and Zanzibar?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Saint Lucia 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 Saint Lucia and Zanzibar?
Traveling between Saint Lucia 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 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 Saint Lucia and Zanzibar depart?
This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Saint Lucia, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Saint Lucia and Zanzibar arrive?
What time do flights between Saint Lucia and Zanzibar depart?
What time do flights between Saint Lucia and Zanzibar arrive?

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