Cheap flights to Zanzibar

• Kenya Airways: A preferred airline for flights to Zanzibar with a stopover at Nairobi.
• Qatar Airways: Departing Heathrow, another preferred option for Zanzibar flights is Qatar Airways via Doha.
• Emirates: You can also opt for Emirates flights to Zanzibar via Dubai. Departures are available from Heathrow, Manchester and Birmingham as well.
• KLM: Via Amsterdam, KLM also conducts flights to Zanzibar from London Heathrow.
• Turkish Airlines: Transiting Istanbul, Turkish Airlines offers a flight from Heathrow to Zanzibar daily.
• Ethiopian Airlines: Heathrow to Zanzibar flights via Addis Ababa are available throughout the week.
• Oman Air: Heathrow to Zanzibar flights are operated via Muscat.

There are no direct flights to Zanzibar from the UK at present. Many airlines offer one-stop connections from their hub airport. You can select the shortest flight to Zanzibar at your convenience.

• Flights from London Heathrow to Zanzibar via Nairobi: 12 hours and 55 minutes.
• The flight duration from Manchester to Zanzibar via Addis Ababa: 14 hours and 20 minutes.
• Birmingham to Zanzibar flights via Dubai: 14 hours and 20 minutes.

The cheapest time to book flights to Zanzibar is at least three weeks before your departure. It is always wiser to book your tickets well before time to save some pounds. However, we observed the least hike in flight prices in March, May and November, also known as off-peak travelling season in Zanzibar due to rainy weather.

An average Zanzibar flight ticket is 469 GBP for one-stop flights. You can inquire about the latest flight prices for Zanzibar by contacting our travel agents anytime at 020 3137 2316.

Airlines and the ticket prices see many seasonal fluctuations, and it's by far impossible to say which airline has the cheapest tickets from London to Zanzibar. Currently, KLM is showing up with the cheapest tickets, i.e. 469 GBP.

An Economy Class ticket to Zanzibar in 2024 is expected to be around 499 GBP for the low season. You can consider flying with or without checked-in luggage on board to save many pounds on your next flight because many airlines have exclusive flight prices if you travel with hand luggage only.

Travelhouseuk gives you an option to ease out on your travelling budget. Now you can book your Zanzibar flights with a minimum deposit of £25 and pay the rest in 3-12 monthly instalments. Speak to the concerned travel agent to sign up for the payment plan option.

Yes, Travelhouseuk offers to book flights with hotels in Zanzibar through a simple phone call. Our travel experts book holidays in Zanzibar inclusive of flights and hotels for business travellers as well as visitors. We make sure that our hand-picked options are worth every penny for our customers.

Zanzibar is a four-season tourist destination. Many travellers prefer the beginning of the year for island hopping. The second peak season starts from June and ends by October. Clear skies and overall pleasant weather set a positive mood for vacations. The temperature, on average, hangs around 25 degrees making this time of the year perfect for outdoor sightseeing.

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) is the main airport that serves Zanzibar city, as well as the Zanzibar archipelago. The distance is about 5 kilometres (or 3 miles) from Zanzibar City.

Many taxis will be spotted on standby once you exit the terminal. Contact your travel agent if you wish to include transfers from the airport. That said, some of the hotels at Stone Town offer free shuttle bus service for hotel transfers.

• Stone Town: The soul of Zanzibar resides in Stone Town. The town’s mysterious magnificence unfolds layer by layer as you walk through the twisting alleys. Built by Arabs, the town retains that oriental touch whether you look at balconies or pass by carved wooden doors showcasing intricate designs and patterns.
• Pemba Island: The biggest attraction is Pemba Island; affectionately called ‘floating forest.' Activities include boating, fishing, jet skiing, kite-surfing, scuba diving and many more.
• Persian Bath Houses: Commonly known as Hammams, the bathhouses are architectural marvels for tourists in addition to being a sauna.
• Spice Markets: Zanzibar means ‘ginger Island’. Stroll into the spice bazaars of Zanzibar and experience the strong smells and flavours that make Zanzibar unlike any other city in the world. Look for exotic spices and ingredients to make give your culinary skills an edge.

• Park Hyatt Zanzibar
• Serena Hotel
• Hotel Verde