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Cheapest time to fly from London to Zanzibar

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the end 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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Flight Duration12 hoursFlights between London and Zanzibar take, on average, 12 hours minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£369Cheapest price for a flight between London and Zanzibar found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportsGatwick Airport, Heathrow Airport, London Stansted Airport, London Luton Airport, London City AirportFor flights from London to Zanzibar

Destination airportAbeid Amani Karume International AirportFor the route from London to Zanzibar

High seasonJulyAccording to search data from our customers, July is the busiest time to fly from London to Zanzibar

Airlines flying this routeBritish AirwaysAirline(s) with flights between London to Zanzibar

One-way average Price£674The average price for a flight London - Zanzibar at Opodo is £674, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookMarchAccording to real data August is the most popular time to book a flight to Zanzibar when departing from London

Airlines that fly from London to Zanzibar

Distance: 4,614 mi

London airports

Gatwick Airport (LGW)How far from city centre: 25 mi

Heathrow Airport (LHR)How far from city centre: 14 mi

London Stansted Airport (STN)How far from city centre: 30 mi

London Luton Airport (LTN)How far from city centre: 28 mi

London City Airport (LCY)How far from city centre: 8 mi

Zanzibar airports

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)How far from city centre: 14 mi

Find cheap flights from London to Zanzibar

Stone Town lies just 5 miles from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ), where flights from London to Zanzibar land on Unguja island. Getting there takes around 12 hours, usually with a connection in Nairobi or Doha.

Fares go from £369, based on purchases made on Opodo in recent days.

Departing from London: airports

Travellers departing for Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) from the UK capital generally use London Heathrow Airport (LHR) or London Gatwick Airport (LGW). Both airports offer extensive rail links from central London, including the Elizabeth line to Heathrow and the Gatwick Express from Victoria Station.

Arriving in Zanzibar: from the airport to the city

Upon landing at Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, the most direct way to reach the historic centre of Stone Town is by taxi. These vehicles operate from a designated stand outside the arrivals hall. It is standard practice to agree on a fixed fare with the driver before departing for the 5-mile journey. For a more local experience, Dala Dala minibuses run frequent services between the airport and the city, though these can be crowded.

If you intend to explore the wider island, including the northern beaches of Nungwi or Kendwa, private hire vehicles can be pre-booked or arranged at the terminal.

Entry requirements for Zanzibar

British citizens travelling to Zanzibar require a visa. You can obtain a single-entry tourist visa on arrival at Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, or apply for an e-visa online before departure. Your passport must be valid for at least six months from the date of entry into Tanzania.

Ensure you have proof of a return or onward ticket and sufficient funds for your stay. While not a formal entry requirement for all, carrying a yellow fever vaccination certificate is necessary if you are arriving from a country with a risk of yellow fever transmission.

Things to do in Zanzibar

A visit to the archipelago often begins in Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site where you can navigate the narrow alleys of the historical heart of Zanzibar City. The island's reputation as the Spice Island is best explored through a guided Spice Tour, visiting plantations to see the cultivation of cloves, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Nearby, Prison Island is home to a colony of giant tortoises and provides clear waters for snorkelling in the Indian Ocean.

Frequently asked questions about flights from London to Zanzibar

On average, how much is the price of a flight from London to Zanzibar?

When you fly from London to Zanzibar the average price is £674. 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 London to Zanzibar at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from London to Zanzibar is 369 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from London to Zanzibar?

The most popular months to book a flight from London to Zanzibar are August, June and February, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from London to Zanzibar?

The best time of the year to go to Zanzibar when flying from London 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 London in terms of searches from our customer, followed by July and September. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, April, May and February are the months with less volume of searchs for the route London - Zanzibar.

How long does the flight take to go from London to Zanzibar?

The total flight time between London and Zanzibar is of around 12 hours on average, considering an average distance of 4,613.68 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

Which airports have flights between London and Zanzibar?

The main airport route flying between London and Zanzibar is: Gatwick Airport (LHR) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport(ZNZ). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from London to Zanzibar?

Airlines with direct flights departing from London to Zanzibar are:

British Airways.

Etihad Airways

Kenya Airways
Turkish Airlines

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