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Flights from Port Elizabeth to Zanzibar

Cheapest time to fly from Port Elizabeth 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.
week: 1 Feb - 7 Feb
£272
February
Distance: 2,118 mi
Port Elizabeth airports
Zanzibar airports
Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)How far from city centre: 14 mi

Book your Port Elizabeth to Zanzibar flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Port Elizabeth 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 Port Elizabeth to Zanzibar takes roughly 7 hours, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Port Elizabeth–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 Port Elizabeth to Zanzibar

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

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Port Elizabeth to Zanzibar?
When you fly from Port Elizabeth to Zanzibar the average price is £443. 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 Port Elizabeth to Zanzibar at Opodo?
At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the cheapest flight available from Port Elizabeth 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 Port Elizabeth to Zanzibar?
The most popular months to book a flight from Port Elizabeth to Zanzibar are December, October and November, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Port Elizabeth to Zanzibar?
The best time of the year to go to Zanzibar when flying from Port Elizabeth 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 Port Elizabeth in terms of searches from our customer, followed by November and February. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, April, December and July are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Port Elizabeth - Zanzibar.
How long does the flight take to go from Port Elizabeth to Zanzibar?
The total flight time between Port Elizabeth and Zanzibar is of around 8 h and 35 m on average, considering an average distance of 2,117.76 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 Port Elizabeth?
While in Port Elizabeth temperatures can reach an average of 21º 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 15º ºC average in Port Elizabeth.

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