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

The best time to book flights to Zanzibar is 25 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Zanzibar?

Zanzibar Intl (ZNZ), located 7,1 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights to Zanzibar.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Zanzibar?

At the present moment the cheapest month to fly to Zanzibar is currently May ; with December being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.

Can I find cheaper flights to Zanzibar if I am willing to have stopovers?

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Zanzibar on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to Zanzibar?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Airlink is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Zanzibar.

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Zanzibar?

Zanzibar Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Zanzibar. One-way flights to Zanzibar Intl typically cost R351, while return flights cost around R702.

How much is a return flight to Zanzibar?

A return flight to Zanzibar will typically cost around R60, however they can be found for as little as R41.

Where does the fastest flight to Zanzibar depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Zanzibar, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (3 hours 30 minutes).

Does Zanzibar Intl have car hire?

Yes. Those touching down at Zanzibar Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to Zanzibar Intl?

Yes. Zanzibar Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Salaam Letting (4 Bedroom, Zanzibar Hous is the closest property to Zanzibar Intl (0,0 km away from Zanzibar Intl).

When is the cheapest time to fly to Zanzibar?

Users looking for the lowest fares to Zanzibar should consider flying on Sunday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Wednesday mornings, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Zanzibar?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Zanzibar are Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Air and Air Tanzania.

How long is the flight to Zanzibar?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Zanzibar takes 3 hours 30 minutes. Flights to Zanzibar from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Zanzibar?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Zanzibar are Airlink, Ethiopian Air and FlySafair.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Zanzibar ranges from 20.0 - 320.0 mm per month. April is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 320.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Zanzibar when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Zanzibar, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.0 C).

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Average price	R6 871

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Fri 17/1014:30JNB - ZNZ

2 stops12h 00mEthiopian Air

Fri 24/1012:05ZNZ - JNB

1 stop9h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 1/10R6 405

Thu 16/1022:50JNB - ZNZ

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Tue 21/1017:00ZNZ - JNB

1 stop11h 55mEthiopian Air

Deal found 30/9R6 612

Thu 9/1022:50JNB - ZNZ

1 stop11h 00mEthiopian Air

Mon 13/1017:00ZNZ - JNB

1 stop11h 55mEthiopian Air

Deal found 30/9R6 767

Thu 9/1022:50JNB - ZNZ

1 stop11h 00mEthiopian Air

Sun 12/1012:05ZNZ - JNB

1 stop9h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 30/9R6 819

Mon 27/1023:00JNB - ZNZ

1 stop12h 55mEthiopian Air

Sun 2/114:20ZNZ - JNB

1 stop9h 45mEthiopian Air

Deal found 29/9R7 130

Thu 30/1023:00JNB - ZNZ

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Fri 7/1112:05ZNZ - JNB

1 stop9h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 29/9R7 147

Mon 27/1023:00JNB - ZNZ

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Sun 2/114:20ZNZ - JNB

1 stop9h 45mEthiopian Air

Deal found 29/9R7 303

Wed 29/1023:00JNB - ZNZ

1 stop12h 55mEthiopian Air

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Deal found 1/10R7 337

Sat 25/1014:30JNB - ZNZ

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Sun 2/1112:05ZNZ - JNB

1 stop9h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 30/9R7 389

Fri 10/108:20JNB - ZNZ

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Sun 12/1012:05ZNZ - JNB

1 stop9h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 30/9R7 423

Fri 17/1022:00JNB - ZNZ

1 stop8h 05mMultiple Airlines

Thu 23/101:50ZNZ - JNB

Nonstop3h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/10R7 527

Thu 30/1023:00JNB - ZNZ

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1 stop9h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 30/9R7 544

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Deal found 30/9R7 907

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1 stop9h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 29/9R7 907

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Thu 5/220:15JNB - ZNZ

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Deal found 28/9R6 405

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Deal found 30/9R9 271

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1 stop9h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 30/9R7 423

Thu 16/1022:50JNB - ZNZ

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Deal found 30/9R6 612

Fri 17/1014:30JNB - ZNZ

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Deal found 1/10R6 405

Fri 17/1022:00JNB - ZNZ

1 stop8h 05mMultiple Airlines

Thu 23/101:50ZNZ - JNB

Nonstop3h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/10R7 527

Sat 25/1014:30JNB - ZNZ

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1 stop9h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 30/9R7 389

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Deal found 29/9R7 130

Mon 27/1023:00JNB - ZNZ

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1 stop11h 55mEthiopian Air

Deal found 1/10R7 337

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Deal found 30/9R7 544

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Thu 6/1120:15JNB - ZNZ

Nonstop3h 35mFlySafair

Deal found 29/9R3 056

Thu 6/1120:15JNB - ZNZ

Nonstop3h 35mFlySafair

Deal found 30/9R3 073

Sat 28/29:00JNB - ZNZ

Nonstop3h 35mFlySafair

Deal found 30/9R3 280

Tue 3/39:00JNB - ZNZ

Nonstop3h 35mFlySafair

Deal found 29/9R3 384

Thu 27/1120:15JNB - ZNZ

Nonstop3h 35mFlySafair

Deal found 30/9R3 712

Thu 15/120:15JNB - ZNZ

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Deal found 1/10R3 763

Sat 28/39:00JNB - ZNZ

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Deal found 30/9R3 919

Sat 28/39:00JNB - ZNZ

Nonstop3h 35mFlySafair

Deal found 29/9R3 936

Thu 6/1120:15JNB - ZNZ

Nonstop3h 35mFlySafair

Deal found 1/10R3 971

Sun 12/1022:00JNB - ZNZ

1 stop8h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/9R4 022

Tue 14/1022:00JNB - ZNZ

1 stop8h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/9R4 143

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Deal found 29/9R4 385

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