Flying from Rio De Janeiro to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ): What you need to know
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) is Rio De Janeiro's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Rio De Janeiro to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) jetting off from here.
Zanzibar is six hours ahead of Rio De Janeiro. Zanzibar International Airport is located in Zanzibar, which operates on the UTC+3 timezone.
Your flight from Rio De Janeiro to ZNZ won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Heading off during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Stopovers offer the perfect opportunity to visit a new city or just have a break during your journey. When searching for a cheap flight from Rio De Janeiro to ZNZ, uncheck 'Direct flights only' to compare all potential stops. Dubai Airport (DXB) is one option when departing from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG).
Located around 18 kilometres from the centre of Rio De Janeiro, GIG can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Rio De Janeiro to Zanzibar International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Of the departures from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport, 79.57% land on schedule at their destination.
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
With public transport, you can travel from central Rio De Janeiro to SDU in about 15 minutes. The terminal is roughly 2 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 5 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before your Rio De Janeiro to ZNZ flight, stay in one of these hotels near Santos Dumont Airport:
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Santos Dumont Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 78.67%.
About Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Rio De Janeiro to Zanzibar International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near ZNZ instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Zanzibar International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from KARIBU KWETU ZANZIBAR, Auto-Union or Green Motion and explore beyond Zanzibar's usual tourist stops.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around one week ahead of your Rio De Janeiro to Zanzibar International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio De Janeiro to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
Rs231,962 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Rio De Janeiro to Zanzibar International Airport. A return flight starts at Rs474,867. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap flights from Rio De Janeiro to ZNZ, book early. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you have some flexibility with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when searching for your Rio De Janeiro to Zanzibar International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Rio De Janeiro to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
February is the quietest month for flights from Rio De Janeiro to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ), while July is the most popular. Figure out the best time to go to Zanzibar based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Before locking in your Rio De Janeiro to ZNZ flight ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in Zanzibar, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC to 33ºC.
August has temperatures of between 21ºC and 28ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Rio De Janeiro to Zanzibar International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Zanzibar
Once you've booked your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Zanzibar International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Zanzibar:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Nakupenda island & beach tours, House of Wonders and Zanzibar travel tours are highlights which should feature on any well-planned Zanzibar itinerary.
Explore more of Tanzania
Morogoro is just one of the many places in Tanzania waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Zanzibar. Around 177 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include Peponi Camp, Choma Waterfalls and Ahmadiya Mosque.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in Tanzania, consider Tanga, roughly 129 kilometres north of Zanzibar. Amboni Caves, Raskazone Beach. And Raskazon Beach Jet are the start of reasons to visit.
