Flights from Geneva to Zanzibar

Cheapest time to fly from Geneva to Zanzibar

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of November. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.
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Distance: 4,151 mi
Geneva airports
Geneva Airport (GVA)How far from city centre: 2 mi
Zanzibar airports
Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)How far from city centre: 14 mi

Book your Geneva to Zanzibar flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Geneva to Zanzibar (Tanzania) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

Flying non-stop from Geneva to Zanzibar takes roughly 11 h and 50 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Geneva–Zanzibar route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

  • Departure airport: Geneva Airport (GVA)
  • Arrival airport: Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)

The weather in Zanzibar

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Zanzibar, temperatures average around 32ºC in the warmest months and roughly 20ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

  • Highs: up to 33ºC
  • Lows: down to 20ºC
  • Hottest month: February
  • Coldest month: September
  • Driest month: September
  • Wettest month: April

Tips for cheaper flights from Geneva to Zanzibar

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Geneva to Zanzibar:

  • Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
  • Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
  • Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Zanzibar. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Geneva to Zanzibar

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Geneva to Zanzibar?
When you fly from Geneva to Zanzibar the average price is £973. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.
How can I find cheap flights from Geneva to Zanzibar at Opodo?
At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the cheapest flight available from Geneva to Zanzibar. Considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys, our search engine works to provides always the best price with the best conditions.
When is the best time to book a flight from Geneva to Zanzibar?
The most popular months to book a flight from Geneva to Zanzibar are September, April and November, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Geneva to Zanzibar?
The best time of the year to go to Zanzibar when flying from Geneva depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, December is the top 1º month to fly to Zanzibar from Geneva in terms of searches from our customer, followed by February and September. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, April, November and May are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Geneva - Zanzibar.
How long does the flight take to go from Geneva to Zanzibar?
The total flight time between Geneva and Zanzibar is of around 12 hours on average, considering an average distance of 4,150.57 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How is the weather in Zanzibar compared to Geneva?
While in Geneva temperatures can reach an average of 18º ºC in summer, Zanzibar can experience temperatures up to 28º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 25º ºC in Zanzibar, compared to the 2º ºC average in Geneva.

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