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Flights from Mwanza to Zanzibar

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Flight Duration20 h and 10 mFlights between Mwanza and Zanzibar take, on average, 20 h and 10 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors
Origin airportMwanza AirportWhen flying from Mwanza to Zanzibar
Destination airportAbeid Amani Karume International AirportFor the route from Mwanza to Zanzibar
High seasonJulyAccording to search data from our customers, July is the busiest time to fly from Mwanza to Zanzibar
One-way average Price£143The average price for a flight Mwanza - Zanzibar at Opodo is £143, based on the price of last 6 months
Best time to bookMarchAccording to real data June is the most popular time to book a flight to Zanzibar when departing from Mwanza
Distance: 511 mi
Mwanza airports
Zanzibar airports
Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)How far from city centre: 14 mi

Book your Mwanza to Zanzibar flight

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

Airports and airlines on the Mwanza–Zanzibar route

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

  • 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 Mwanza to Zanzibar

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

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Mwanza to Zanzibar?
When you fly from Mwanza to Zanzibar the average price is £143. 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 Mwanza to Zanzibar at Opodo?
At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the cheapest flight available from Mwanza 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 travel from Mwanza to Zanzibar?
The best time of the year to go to Zanzibar when flying from Mwanza depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, June is the top 1º month to fly to Zanzibar from Mwanza in terms of searches from our customer, followed by July and October. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, January, April and September are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Mwanza - Zanzibar.
How long does the flight take to go from Mwanza to Zanzibar?
The total flight time between Mwanza and Zanzibar is of around 20 h and 10 m on average, considering an average distance of 510.76 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 Mwanza?
While in Mwanza temperatures can reach an average of 23º 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 22º ºC average in Mwanza.

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