Flying from Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Zanzibar Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 7 hours 50 minutes.
The timezone in Zanzibar is UTC+3, which is two hours ahead of Rome.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your FCO to ZNZ flight.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Jetting into Zanzibar (and then exploring more of Tanzania!) is easy with Neos. This popular airline offers direct flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Zanzibar Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Neos on this route.
Neos is the most punctual carrier offering FCO to ZNZ flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Zanzibar Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between FCO and ZNZ:
Istanbul Airport
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ)
At the moment, Rs84,721 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Rome Fiumicino Airport to Zanzibar Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs149,147. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from FCO to ZNZ by booking at least eight months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
January is the cheapest month for flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Zanzibar Airport. If you need to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from FCO to ZNZ.
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Handy information about Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Rome Fiumicino Airport, 78% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Rome to Rome Fiumicino Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 40 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Zanzibar Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to FCO:
Arriving at Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ)
If you're coming in on a late Rome Fiumicino Airport to Zanzibar Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these options near ZNZ:
Grab a Zanzibar Airport rental car and discover Zanzibar and beyond with your own wheels. KARIBU KWETU ZANZIBAR, Auto-Union and Green Motion are popular outlets to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Zanzibar Airport about one week before you travel.
When to fly to Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ)
July is the most popular month for flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Zanzibar Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Zanzibar in March.
The warmest month in Zanzibar is February, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Zanzibar Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from FCO to ZNZ in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC and 29ºC on average.
Explore more of Tanzania
You've done Zanzibar, now it's time to explore other parts of Tanzania. Journey around 418 kilometres north-west to Arusha to check off its top attractions. From Kilimanjaro info to Kilimanjaro tours and kilimanjaro trekking, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Morogoro is another must-experience destination in Tanzania and is around 177 kilometres south-west of Zanzibar. No trip is complete without visiting Choma Waterfalls, Selous Choma Waterfall and Uluguru Nature Forest Reserve.
