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Zanzibar

EDI → ZNZ

Edinburgh to Zanzibar

Route
EDI → ZNZ
Distance
4,929 miles
Non-stop flying time
around 10h 15m
With one stop
usually 13h 45m–15h 45m
Arrive at
Abeid Amani Karume International Airport
Local time
UTC+3

Leaving from Edinburgh

Scotland’s busiest airport, linked to the city centre by tram. Emirates, Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines are among the carriers offering one-stop connections from Edinburgh.

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 Edinburgh to Zanzibar?
The two airports are about 4,929 miles apart. A non-stop flight, where one operates, takes around 10h 15m. With one connection, most journeys take 13h 45m to 15h 45m door to gate, depending on the layover.
Are there direct flights from Edinburgh 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.