Cheap flights from Zanzibar to Amsterdam from £447

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Wed, Jul 22
Zanzibar ZNZAmsterdam AMS
£447
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Fri, Jul 24
Zanzibar ZNZAmsterdam AMS
£454
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Fri, Jul 24
Zanzibar ZNZAmsterdam AMS
£454
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Mon, Jul 20
Zanzibar ZNZAmsterdam AMS
£497
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Thu, Jul 23
Zanzibar ZNZAmsterdam AMS
£520
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Tue, Jul 21
Zanzibar ZNZAmsterdam AMS
£523
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Wed, Jul 22 – Mon, Jul 27
Zanzibar ZNZAmsterdam AMS
£919
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Zanzibar ZNZAmsterdam AMS
£1,015
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Zanzibar ZNZAmsterdam AMS
£1,016
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Zanzibar ZNZAmsterdam AMS
£1,036
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How much do flights to Amsterdam cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£447

Cheapest round-trip

£919

Average round-trip

£1,056

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Turkish Airlines

Getting from Amsterdam airport to the city center

Fastest option: NS Train direct to Amsterdam Centraal. Best value: Bus 397 (Amsterdam Airport Express).

Amsterdam is served by Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), one of Europe's busiest airports, located 15 km southwest of the city center. A variety of airport transfers to city center destinations are available, including direct trains, express buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. The NS train offers the fastest connection to Amsterdam Centraal station, while budget travelers often choose the Amsterdam Airport Express bus. Journey times and costs vary depending on the transport option, time of day, and traffic conditions.

Transport Option

Typical time

Typical cost

Frequency

Best for

15-18 min

€5 – €6; single ticket; OV-chipkaart available

every 10–15 min (traffic dependent)

fastest to city center

25-35 min

€7 – €8; single ticket; return available

every 15 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers to Museumplein

30-45 min

€7 – €8; night service fare

hourly overnight (traffic dependent)

late night arrivals

20-40 min

€40 – €55; fixed fare to city center

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

20-40 min

€30 – €50; varies with demand

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

20-40 min

€50 – €80; pre-booked; fixed price

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups or premium service

25-45 min

€35 – €80; per day; parking extra

on-demand (traffic dependent)

exploring beyond Amsterdam

Notes:

  • Prices in EUR; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • OV-chipkaart is the Dutch public transport smart card, valid on trains, buses, trams, and metro.
  • Official Schiphol taxis operate fixed fares to Amsterdam city center zones.
  • Parking in central Amsterdam is limited and expensive; consider public transport if staying in the city.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Amsterdam

Depart from
Abeid Amani Karume International
Arrive to
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Andaz Amsterdam Prinsengracht - Anne Frank Huis - Flevopolder - IJsselmonde - Rijksmuseum - Van Gogh Museum - Voorne-Putten - Windmill Complex at Kinderdijk

Check-in for a flight from Zanzibar to Amsterdam

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

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Amsterdam

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January5°C2°C
February6°C2°C
March10°C3°C
April13°C6°C
May16°C9°C
June20°C12°C
July21°C14°C
August22°C14°C
September19°C12°C
October14°C9°C
November10°C6°C
December7°C3°C
Hottest Month
22°C
August
Coldest month
2°C
January
Sunny days
270
days per year
Snow days
5
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
12 Jul
27°C16°C
19 Jul
31°C20°C
Monday
13 Jul
26°C15°C
20 Jul
28°C17°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
31°C18°C
21 Jul
27°C15°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
31°C18°C
22 Jul
31°C13°C
Thursday
16 Jul
32°C18°C
23 Jul
29°C18°C
Friday
17 Jul
34°C19°C
24 Jul
27°C18°C
Saturday
18 Jul
29°C21°C
25 Jul
28°C16°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Turkish Airlines, Kenya Airways, easyJet, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, and Precision Air. Zanzibar and Amsterdam have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Amsterdam, consider visiting Andaz Amsterdam Prinsengracht, Anne Frank Huis, Flevopolder, IJsselmonde, Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, Voorne-Putten, and Windmill Complex at Kinderdijk.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Zanzibar?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Zanzibar and London, Dar es Salaam, Nairobi, Manchester, Mount Kilimanjaro, Mombasa, Arusha, Frankfurt, Cape Town, Muscat, Johannesburg, Dubai, Mafia Island, Entebbe, Harare, Kigali, Bucharest, Istanbul, Pemba Island, Willemstad.
What are the most popular routes to and from Amsterdam?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Amsterdam and London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Barcelona, Glasgow, Birmingham, Madrid, Bucharest, Bristol, Lisbon, Belfast, Tel Aviv, Newcastle upon Tyne, Liverpool, Athens, Warsaw, Riga, Prague, Istanbul, Helsinki.
What airports are near Zanzibar?
The main airport in Zanzibar is Abeid Amani Karume International. It is also served by Abeid Amani Karume International.
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, Cologne Bonn Airport, Eindhoven, Dortmund, Weeze, Rotterdam The Hague, Lille.
Which airlines fly between Zanzibar and Amsterdam?
Currently, you can fly between Zanzibar and Amsterdam with Turkish Airlines, Kenya Airways, easyJet, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Precision Air.
When’s the best time to travel between Zanzibar and Amsterdam?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Zanzibar and Amsterdam, 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 Zanzibar and Amsterdam?
Traveling between Zanzibar and Amsterdam, 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
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, Cologne Bonn Airport, Eindhoven, Dortmund, Weeze, Rotterdam The Hague, Lille.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Zanzibar and Amsterdam depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Zanzibar and Amsterdam arrive?
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