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Flights from Manila to Zanzibar

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Cheapest time to fly from Manila to Zanzibar

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the beginning of February. 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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week: 1 Feb - 7 Feb
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Flight Duration22 hoursFlights between Manila and Zanzibar take, on average, 22 hours minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors
Origin airportNinoy Aquino International AirportWhen flying from Manila to Zanzibar
Destination airportAbeid Amani Karume International AirportFor the route from Manila to Zanzibar
High seasonJulyAccording to search data from our customers, July is the busiest time to fly from Manila to Zanzibar
One-way average Price£1112The average price for a flight Manila - Zanzibar at Opodo is £1112, based on the price of last 6 months
Best time to bookFebruaryAccording to real data April is the most popular time to book a flight to Zanzibar when departing from Manila
Distance: 5,766 mi
Manila airports
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)How far from city centre: 5 mi
Zanzibar airports
Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)How far from city centre: 14 mi

Book your Manila to Zanzibar flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Manila 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 Manila to Zanzibar takes roughly 16 h and 40 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Manila–Zanzibar route

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

  • Departure airport: Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
  • 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 Manila to Zanzibar

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

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Manila to Zanzibar?
When you fly from Manila to Zanzibar the average price is £1112. 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 Manila to Zanzibar at Opodo?
At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the cheapest flight available from Manila 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 Manila to Zanzibar?
The most popular months to book a flight from Manila to Zanzibar are July, March and January, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Manila to Zanzibar?
The best time of the year to go to Zanzibar when flying from Manila depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, February is the top 1º month to fly to Zanzibar from Manila in terms of searches from our customer, followed by November and December. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, July, April and September are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Manila - Zanzibar.
How long does the flight take to go from Manila to Zanzibar?
The total flight time between Manila and Zanzibar is of around 22 hours on average, considering an average distance of 5,766.11 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 Manila?
While in Manila temperatures can reach an average of 30º 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 27º ºC average in Manila.

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