Flying from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ): what you need to know
Zanzibar is two hours ahead of Bordeaux and is in the UTC+3 timezone.
To ensure you catch your BOD to ZNZ flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like June, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Bordeaux Airport to Zanzibar International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between BOD and ZNZ:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Bordeaux Airport to Zanzibar International Airport flight is Rs114,520. A round-trip ticket right now is Rs233,189. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from BOD to ZNZ. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Getting cheap flights from Bordeaux Airport to Zanzibar International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices throughout the month and score a great deal.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from BOD to ZNZ by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Bordeaux Airport to Zanzibar International Airport.
Handy information about Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
Of the flights that depart from Bordeaux Airport, 77.44% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach Bordeaux Airport from central Bordeaux, it'll take about 30 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to BOD? If you've booked an early flight from Bordeaux Airport to Zanzibar International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Bordeaux Airport to Zanzibar International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ZNZ instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Zanzibar International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from KARIBU KWETU ZANZIBAR, Auto-Union or Green Motion and experience more of Zanzibar and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Zanzibar International Airport around one week ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) to central Zanzibar
Zanzibar International Airport is roughly 6 kilometres from the centre of Zanzibar. Driving there takes about 10 minutes.
When to fly to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Bordeaux Airport to Zanzibar International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Zanzibar. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Bordeaux Airport to Zanzibar International Airport for March if you want to visit Zanzibar during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 33ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BOD to ZNZ in August. Temperatures average between 21ºC and 28ºC then.
Explore more of Tanzania
Arusha is just one of the many places in Tanzania waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Zanzibar. Around 418 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include Lake Duluti, Old Boma Museum and Arusha Declaration Museum.
Around 177 kilometres south-west of Zanzibar, Morogoro is another essential stop in Tanzania. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Uluguru Nature Forest Reserve, Mount Premji and Ritungu Tours & Safari Ltd.
