Cheap flights from Zanzibar to Istanbul from £350

Cheap flights from Zanzibar to Istanbul from £350

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Fri, Sep 18
Zanzibar ZNZIstanbul IST

£350
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Fri, Sep 18
Zanzibar ZNZIstanbul SAW

£379
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Mon, Sep 14
Zanzibar ZNZIstanbul IST

£404
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Sat, Sep 19
Zanzibar ZNZIstanbul IST

£407
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Fri, Sep 18
Zanzibar ZNZIstanbul IST

£415
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Fri, Sep 18
Zanzibar ZNZIstanbul IST

£426
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Fri, Sep 18 – Wed, Sep 23
Zanzibar ZNZIstanbul IST

£616
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Mon, Sep 14 – Fri, Sep 18
Zanzibar ZNZIstanbul IST

£671
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Sat, Sep 19 – Wed, Sep 23
Zanzibar ZNZIstanbul IST

£673
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Sat, Sep 19 – Fri, Sep 25
Zanzibar ZNZIstanbul IST

£681
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Fri, Sep 18 – Wed, Sep 23
Zanzibar ZNZIstanbul IST

£682
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Getting from Istanbul airports to the city center

Istanbul is served by two major airports, each offering a variety of airport transfers to city center destinations. Istanbul Airport (IST) lies 35 km northwest of central Istanbul, while Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) is located 40 km southeast on the Asian side. Transport options include metro, airport buses, public buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times and costs vary depending on the airport, time of day, and traffic conditions, which can be significant in this bustling metropolis.

How to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Istanbul?

How to get from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Istanbul?

Notes:

  • Prices in TRY; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Istanbulkart is required for metro and public buses; cards available at airport stations and kiosks.
  • Istanbul traffic can be severe, especially during rush hours. Allow extra time for road-based transport.
  • Taxis are metered; ensure the meter is running. Ride-hailing prices vary with demand.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Istanbul

Depart from
Abeid Amani Karume International
Arrive to
Istanbul Airport
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
5394 km
Worth visiting
Blue Mosque, Istanbul - Aya Sofya (Hagia Sophia) - Topkapi Palace

Weekly direct flights

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

AirlineMon 24.08Tue 25.08Wed 26.08Thu 27.08Fri 28.08Sat 29.08Sun 30.08
2323232
Weekly flights: 17 totalDaily flights: 2.43 averageMost flights: Tuesday 3 flights
AirlineMon 31.08Tue 01.09Wed 02.09Thu 03.09Fri 04.09Sat 05.09Sun 06.09
3323231
Weekly flights: 17 totalDaily flights: 2.43 averageMost flights: Monday 3 flights
AirlineMon 07.09Tue 08.09Wed 09.09Thu 10.09Fri 11.09Sat 12.09Sun 13.09
3313222
Weekly flights: 16 totalDaily flights: 2.29 averageMost flights: Monday 3 flights
AirlineMon 14.09Tue 15.09Wed 16.09Thu 17.09Fri 18.09Sat 19.09Sun 20.09
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Weekly flights: 2 totalDaily flights: 2 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights

Check-in for a flight from Zanzibar to Istanbul

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Fly DubaiFDBFZYes
Ethiopian AirlinesETHETYes
PegasusPGTPCNo
Air TanzaniaATCTCYes
Precision AirPRFPWYes

Weather in Istanbul

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January9°C5°C
February9°C5°C
March11°C7°C
April15°C9°C
May20°C14°C
June25°C19°C
July28°C22°C
August28°C23°C
September25°C20°C
October19°C15°C
November15°C12°C
December11°C8°C
Hottest Month
28°C
July
Coldest month
5°C
January
Sunny days
305
days per year
Snow days
2
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
29 Aug
57%
26°C21°C
5 Sep
29°C22°C
Sunday
30 Aug
28°C21°C
6 Sep
30°C23°C
Monday
31 Aug
28°C21°C
7 Sep
29°C23°C
Tuesday
1 Sep
28°C21°C
8 Sep
13%
26°C22°C
Wednesday
2 Sep
29°C22°C
9 Sep
27°C22°C
Thursday
3 Sep
28°C22°C
10 Sep
27°C20°C
Friday
4 Sep
29°C21°C
11 Sep
26°C20°C
Book your trip to arrive at Istanbul Airport, or Sabiha Gökçen International. The distance between Zanzibar and Istanbul is 5394 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Fly Dubai, Ethiopian Airlines, Pegasus, Air Tanzania, and Precision Air. Zanzibar and Istanbul have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Istanbul, consider visiting Blue Mosque, Istanbul, Aya Sofya (Hagia Sophia), and Topkapi Palace.

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