Flying from Larnaca Airport (LCA) to Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ): what you need to know
Zanzibar's timezone is UTC+3, making Zanzibar one hour ahead of Larnaca.
To ensure you get on your LCA to ZNZ flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Larnaca Airport to Zanzibar Airport. These are the top stopovers between LCA and ZNZ:
Dubai Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Larnaca Airport (LCA) to Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ)
Right now, Rs174,484 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Larnaca Airport to Zanzibar Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs259,409. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from LCA to ZNZ if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Larnaca Airport to Zanzibar Airport across every month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from LCA to ZNZ.
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Handy information about Larnaca Airport (LCA)
Larnaca Airport has an excellent on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from LCA arrive on schedule 80% of the time.
Central Larnaca to Larnaca Airport is approximately 3 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 20 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Larnaca Airport to Zanzibar Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to LCA:
Arriving at Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ)
If you're getting in on a late Larnaca Airport to Zanzibar Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these accommodation options near ZNZ:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Zanzibar Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from KARIBU KWETU ZANZIBAR, Auto-Union or Green Motion and experience the lesser-explored corners of Zanzibar and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Zanzibar Airport about one week ahead of your trip.
When to fly to Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ)
The quietest month for a flight from Larnaca Airport to Zanzibar Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Zanzibar based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Book your flight from Larnaca Airport to Zanzibar Airport for February if you'd like to go to Zanzibar during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 33ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from LCA 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 seen Zanzibar, now it's time to explore other corners of Tanzania. Journey about 418 kilometres north-west to Arusha to check off its top attractions. From Kilimanjaro info to Kilimanjaro tours and kilimanjaro trekking, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Morogoro is another must-experience destination in Tanzania and is around 177 kilometres south-west of Zanzibar. No trip is complete without a visit to Choma Waterfalls, Selous Choma Waterfall and Uluguru Nature Forest Reserve.