Flying from Mumbai Airport (BOM) to Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ): what you need to know
Zanzibar's timezone is UTC+3, making Zanzibar two hours 30 minutes behind Mumbai.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your BOM to ZNZ flight.
During popular months such as November, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Mumbai Airport to Zanzibar Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between BOM and ZNZ include:
Dubai Airport
Addis Ababa Airport
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Mumbai Airport (BOM) to Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ)
Right now, Rs83,363 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Mumbai Airport to Zanzibar Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs138,081. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's usually best to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from BOM to ZNZ. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price across the month when searching for a flight from Mumbai Airport to Zanzibar Airport.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from BOM to ZNZ.
Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Mumbai Airport to Zanzibar Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Mumbai Airport (BOM)
Of all flights leaving Mumbai Airport, 56% touch down on time at their destination.
Mumbai Airport is around 24 kilometres from central Mumbai. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near BOM. Whether you've booked an early flight from Mumbai Airport to Zanzibar Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ)
If you have a late Mumbai Airport to Zanzibar Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these options near ZNZ:
Travel at your own pace with a Zanzibar Airport rental car. Book your wheels from KARIBU KWETU ZANZIBAR, Auto-Union or Green Motion and experience more of Zanzibar and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Zanzibar Airport around one week before your travel date.
When to fly to Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ)
The quietest month for a flight from Mumbai Airport to Zanzibar Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Zanzibar based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Book your flight from Mumbai Airport to Zanzibar Airport for February if you'd like to visit Zanzibar during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 33ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BOM to ZNZ in July. Temperatures average between 21ºC and 29ºC then.
Explore more of Tanzania
Arusha is just one of the many places in Tanzania waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Zanzibar. Around 418 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include Kilimanjaro info, Kilimanjaro tours and kilimanjaro trekking.
Around 177 kilometres south-west of Zanzibar, Morogoro is another essential stop in Tanzania. No visit is complete without checking out Choma Waterfalls, Selous Choma Waterfall and Uluguru Nature Forest Reserve.