Flying from London to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ): What you need to know
You can choose from numerous airports when planning a flight from London to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ). Explore your options for jetting out of London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
The timezone in Zanzibar is UTC+3, which is three hours ahead of London. Zanzibar International Airport is located in Zanzibar.
To ensure you get on your flight from London to ZNZ, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
With more people on the move during high season, plan to get to your terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will help you deal with longer queues.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and possibly even visit a new city. When browsing cheap flights from London to ZNZ departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
LHR is around 31 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour.
Want a relaxed start to your journey? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you have an early flight from London to Zanzibar International Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
68.18% of flights that depart London Heathrow Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Split up your flight from London to Zanzibar International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Some popular stopovers between London Gatwick Airport and ZNZ are:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
You can get to LGW from central London in approximately 1 hour 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 30 minutes to travel the 80 kilometres or so.
Got an early start? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to ZNZ flight:
69.26% of flights leaving London Gatwick Airport make it to their destination as expected.
Stansted Airport (STN)
You can book a flight ticket from London to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) leaving from Stansted Airport (STN) with a stopover. Dubai Airport (DXB) is a popular transfer point.
STN is around 64 kilometres from central London. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour. If you're planning to use public transport, you can expect a journey of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Sleep a little longer and still make your London to Zanzibar International Airport flight with time to spare. These accommodation options near Stansted Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're flying out early:
The on-time performance rating of STN is 64.73%. In simpler terms, that's how often flights that depart this airport arrive at their destination as planned.
About Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from London to Zanzibar International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ZNZ instead:
Grab a Zanzibar International Airport rental car and explore Zanzibar and beyond with your own set of wheels. KARIBU KWETU ZANZIBAR, Auto-Union and Green Motion are popular outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle around one week ahead of your London to Zanzibar International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
Right now, Rs90,394 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Zanzibar International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs157,801. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from London to ZNZ, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for your London to Zanzibar International Airport ticket.
You don't need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know when a new deal shows up on flight tickets from London to ZNZ.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from London to Zanzibar International Airport.
The best time to fly from London to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
July is the most popular month for flights from London to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ). Plan your visit to Zanzibar in February for a more low-key escape.
Book a London to ZNZ flight ticket departing in March if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Zanzibar to range from 24ºC to 33ºC.
August sees temperatures of between 21ºC and 28ºC. Search for cheap tickets from London to Zanzibar International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Zanzibar
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Zanzibar right here. Browse these options after you've booked your flight from London to Zanzibar International Airport:
There are loads of things to do in Zanzibar when you're ready to go sightseeing. Kick things off at Nakupenda island & beach tours followed by House of Wonders and Zanzibar travel tours.
Explore more of Tanzania
You've seen Zanzibar, now it's time to explore other corners of Tanzania. Journey around 177 kilometres west to Morogoro to tick off its top sights. From Peponi Camp to Choma Waterfalls and Ahmadiya Mosque, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Tanga is another standout destination in Tanzania and is around 129 kilometres north of Zanzibar. No trip is complete without dropping by Amboni Caves, Raskazone Beach. And Raskazon Beach Jet.
