Travelling from Windhoek to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ): What you need to know
Windhoek's main base, Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH), is where many great holidays begin. Explore the departure options from here when planning your flight from Windhoek to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ).
Zanzibar is one hour ahead of Windhoek. Zanzibar International Airport is located in Zanzibar, which runs on the UTC+3 timezone.
Your flight from Windhoek to ZNZ won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
High season means busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stay on schedule.
Airports in Windhoek
Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH)
The distance from central Windhoek to WDH is around 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 40 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Spending the night in a hotel can take the stress out of arriving at the airport on time. If you're searching for somewhere to stay before your flight from Windhoek to Zanzibar International Airport, consider Etango Ranch Guest Farm. It's an easy drive from Hosea Kutako International Airport.
Hosea Kutako International Airport has a solid on-time performance, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from WDH land on schedule 88.3% of the time.
About Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Windhoek to Zanzibar International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near ZNZ:
Pick up a Zanzibar International Airport rental car and discover Zanzibar and beyond with your own wheels. KARIBU KWETU ZANZIBAR, Auto-Union and Green Motion are top outlets to choose from here.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride around one week before your Windhoek to Zanzibar International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Windhoek to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Windhoek to Zanzibar International Airport is Rs97,624. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs172,043. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap flights from Windhoek to ZNZ, book in advance. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Windhoek to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Windhoek to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ). July is the busiest month to visit Zanzibar. If crowds aren't your thing, go in February.
Book a Windhoek to ZNZ flight ticket departing in March if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Zanzibar to range from 24ºC to 33ºC.
August sees temperatures of between 21ºC and 28ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Windhoek to Zanzibar International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Zanzibar
Start your Zanzibar trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Windhoek to Zanzibar International Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to work out where to start. Nakupenda island & beach tours, House of Wonders and Zanzibar travel tours are popular attractions which should be on every Zanzibar itinerary.
Explore more of Tanzania
Zanzibar has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Tanzania waiting to be discovered. Around 177 kilometres west of Zanzibar, a visit to Morogoro will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Peponi Camp, Choma Waterfalls and Ahmadiya Mosque.
Around 129 kilometres north of Zanzibar, Tanga is another favourite stop in Tanzania. Start your sightseeing at Amboni Caves, Raskazone Beach. And Raskazon Beach Jet.