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Zanzibar

BRS → ZNZ

Bristol to Zanzibar

Route
BRS → ZNZ
Distance
4,689 miles
Non-stop flying time
around 9h 45m
With one stop
usually 13h 15m–15h 15m
Arrive at
Abeid Amani Karume International Airport
Local time
UTC+3

Leaving from Bristol

South-west of the city, serving the West Country and South Wales. Long-haul choice from Bristol is limited; most itineraries connect through a European hub, or travellers use Heathrow.

Arriving in Zanzibar

Spice island, Stone Town’s alleys and white-sand beaches on the Indian Ocean.

Connections and timing

Typical connecting points on this route: Istanbul, Dubai, Doha, Addis Ababa, Nairobi and major European hubs such as Amsterdam and Paris. Best time to go: june to October and December to February.

Fares on this route are usually lowest when booked well ahead and outside UK school holidays, Eid and Christmas. Being flexible by a day or two, or flying mid-week, often helps — your consultant will tell you what moves the price on your dates.

Other UK airports to Zanzibar

Questions people ask

How long is the flight from Bristol to Zanzibar?
The two airports are about 4,689 miles apart. A non-stop flight, where one operates, takes around 9h 45m. With one connection, most journeys take 13h 15m to 15h 15m door to gate, depending on the layover.
Are there direct flights from Bristol to Zanzibar?
It depends on the season and the airline — non-stop services start, stop and change frequency through the year. Most travellers on this route connect via Istanbul, Dubai, Doha, Addis Ababa, Nairobi. Call us and a consultant will check what is flying on your dates.
Which airport will I land at?
Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ).
How can I get the cheapest fare?
Book early, avoid peak holiday weeks, and be flexible by a day or two if you can. Send us your dates and we’ll compare fares across the airlines for you — or call 020 3137 8781, open 24/7.