Cheap flights from Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Spice-island gateway with growing European charter traffic

Abeid Amani Karume International is about 7 km south of Stone Town on Unguja island, the main gateway to Zanzibar's beaches and a fast-growing leisure airport. Qatar Airways, Ethiopian, Turkish Airlines, Emirates and Oman Air run year-round wide-body service, while Edelweiss, Neos, Eurowings Discover and Condor add seasonal European charters from Zurich, Milan, Frankfurt and Cologne.

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Airlines flying from Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Major carriers: Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Emirates, Oman Air. Low-cost carriers: flydubai, Salam Air.

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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly direct to Zanzibar?
Year-round non-stops come from Qatar Airways (Doha), Ethiopian (Addis Ababa), Turkish Airlines (Istanbul), Emirates (Dubai) and Oman Air (Muscat). Seasonal European charters operate on Edelweiss, Neos, Eurowings Discover and Condor. Flightmussy compares all of them in one free, no-signup search.
When is the cheapest month to fly to Zanzibar?
April-May long rains and November short-rains shoulder are the cheapest windows, while July-August and December-February peak with European holiday demand. The 12-month fare heatmap on Flightmussy surfaces the cheapest week at a glance and helps you avoid the predictable Christmas spike.
Can I pay for ZNZ flights in crypto?
Yes. Flightmussy partners with Travala for crypto checkout, so you can pay for Zanzibar flights in BTC, ETH, USDT and other major coins without leaving the booking flow. Standard card and bank rails are also available for everyone else.
How far is Zanzibar Airport from Stone Town?
ZNZ sits about 7 km south of Stone Town, around 15-20 minutes by taxi. Most resorts on Nungwi, Kendwa and Paje arrange transfers (60-90 minutes depending on the coast). Dala-dala minibuses run cheap but slow services along the main roads on Unguja.

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