Non-stop flights from Zanzibar (ZNZ)
Zanzibar Airport (IATA: ZNZ, ICAO: HTZA), also known as Zanzibar Airport (Kisauni Airport), is the second largest airport in Tanzania. It is an international airport and serves the area of Zanzibar, Tanzania. Zanzibar Airport has non-stop passenger flights scheduled to 27 destinations in 15 countries.
At present, there are 8 domestic flights from Zanzibar.
The longest flight from Zanzibar ZNZ is a 3,349 mile (5,389 km) non-stop route to Guangzhou CAN. This direct flight takes around 11 hours and is operated by Air Tanzania.
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In total there are 26 airlines flying from and to Zanzibar. Most flights are operated by one of the following carriers:
Popular destinations from Zanzibar
Below you can find a list of the most popular destinations from Zanzibar, based on the number of scheduled flights for this month.
Popular destinations with a stopover
Aside from all non-stop destinations listed above, these are popular destinations from Zanzibar that require a stopover:
Business class flights from Zanzibar
There are 15 airports that have flights from Zanzibar in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights from ZNZ are listed below:
Intercontinental flights from Zanzibar
There are intercontinental flights operating from Zanzibar Airport (Kisauni Airport) (ZNZ) between Zanzibar and Europe, the Middle-East and China.
* Please note that there are no direct services between Zanzibar and the United States, Canada, Southern America, Central America, the Caribbean, Southern Asia, Japan, Eastern Asia, South-Eastern Asia, Central Asia or Oceania.
Non-stop flights from Zanzibar to Europe
Neos: seasonal flights to Milan (Malpensa) (MXP), Rome (Fiumicino) (FCO) and Verona (VRN).
Air France (SkyTeam): seasonal flights to Paris (CDG).
KLM (SkyTeam): seasonal flights to Amsterdam (AMS).
TUI Fly: seasonal flights to Amsterdam (AMS).
Edelweiss Air: seasonal flights to Zürich (ZRH).
Eurowings: seasonal flights to Frankfurt (FRA).
Non-stop flights from Zanzibar to the Middle-East / Western Asia
Flydubai: year-round to Dubai (DXB).
Israir: seasonal flights to Tel Aviv (TLV).
Oman Air (Oneworld): year-round to Muscat (MCT).
Qatar Airways (Oneworld): year-round to Doha (DOH).
Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance): year-round to Istanbul (IST).
Non-stop flights from Zanzibar to China
Air Tanzania is currently the only airline flying non-stop from Zanzibar to China. They fly seasonal to Guangzhou (CAN).
International flights from Zanzibar
Flights from Zanzibar to China
Guangzhou is the only destination in China with direct flights from Zanzibar. Direct flights to Guangzhou are offered by Air Tanzania.
Flights from Zanzibar to Ethiopia
In Ethiopia, the only destination that has a direct flight from Zanzibar is Addis Ababa. Direct flights to Addis Ababa are offered by Ethiopian Airlines (Star Alliance).
Flights from Zanzibar to France
There is 1 destination in France that has a direct connection from Zanzibar, which is Paris. Direct flights to Paris are offered by Air France (SkyTeam).
Flights from Zanzibar to Germany
In Germany, the only destination that has a direct flight from Zanzibar is Frankfurt. Direct flights to Frankfurt are offered by Eurowings. This is a seasonal route that starts in July and ends in October.
Flights from Zanzibar to Israel
Tel Aviv is the only destination in Israel with direct flights from Zanzibar. Direct flights to Tel Aviv are offered by Israir. This is a seasonal route that starts in June and ends in October.
Flights from Zanzibar to Italy
There are 3 destinations in Italy that have non-stop flights from Zanzibar.
All direct flights from Zanzibar to Milan (Malpensa), Rome (Fiumicino) and Verona are operated by Neos.
Flights from Zanzibar to Kenya
If you are looking for a direct flight from Zanzibar to Kenya, there are 3 destinations to choose from.
Airlines that operate direct flights to Mombasa are Condor, Eurowings, FlexFlight, Jambojet, Neos, Regional, Safarilink Aviation and TUI Fly.
You can fly non-stop to Nairobi with FlexFlight or Safarilink Aviation.
You can fly non-stop to Nairobi with Kenya Airways (SkyTeam) or Precision Air.
Flights from Zanzibar to Netherlands
There is 1 destination in Netherlands that has a direct connection from Zanzibar, which is Amsterdam. You can fly non-stop to Amsterdam with KLM (SkyTeam) or TUI Fly.
Flights from Zanzibar to Oman
Muscat is the only destination in Oman with direct flights from Zanzibar. Direct flights to Muscat are offered by Oman Air (Oneworld).
Flights from Zanzibar to Qatar
In Qatar, the only destination that has a direct flight from Zanzibar is Doha. Direct flights to Doha are offered by Qatar Airways (Oneworld).
Flights from Zanzibar to South Africa
There is 1 destination in South Africa that has a direct connection from Zanzibar, which is Johannesburg. Direct flights to Johannesburg are offered by Safair. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
Flights from Zanzibar to Switzerland
In Switzerland, the only destination that has a direct flight from Zanzibar is Zürich. Direct flights to Zürich are offered by Edelweiss Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in July and ends in February.
Flights from Zanzibar to Turkey
Istanbul is the only destination in Turkey with direct flights from Zanzibar. Direct flights to Istanbul are offered by Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
Flights from Zanzibar to Uganda
There is 1 destination in Uganda that has a direct connection from Zanzibar, which is Entebbe. Direct flights to Entebbe are offered by Utair Express.
Flights from Zanzibar to United Arab Emirates
Dubai is the only destination in United Arab Emirates with direct flights from Zanzibar. Direct flights to Dubai are offered by Flydubai.
Domestic flights from Zanzibar
Flights from Zanzibar to Tanzania
There are several airports within Tanzania that have domestic flights departing from Zanzibar (8 in total).
Airlines that operate direct flights to Arusha are Air Excel, Air Tanzania, Auric Air, Coastal Aviation, FlexFlight, Precision Air, Regional and Regional Air.
Airlines that operate direct flights to Dar es Salaam are Air Excel, Air France (SkyTeam), Air Tanzania, Auric Air, Coastal Aviation, FlexFlight, Flydubai, KLM (SkyTeam), Oman Air (Oneworld), Precision Air, Regional, Regional Air and Utair Express.
You can fly non-stop from Zanzibar to Grumeti with Coastal Aviation.
From Zanzibar to Kilimanjaro there are 5 airlines that have direct services, which are Air Tanzania, Edelweiss Air, Ethiopian Airlines (Star Alliance), Precision Air and Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
Direct flights to Lake Manyara are offered by Regional Air.
From Zanzibar to Pemba Island there are 5 airlines that have direct services, which are Air Tanzania, Auric Air, Coastal Aviation, FlexFlight and Regional.
From Zanzibar to Seronera there are 5 airlines that have direct services, which are Air Excel, Auric Air, Coastal Aviation, FlexFlight and Precision Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in June and ends in October.
Non-stop flights to Tanga are offered by Auric Air, Coastal Aviation and FlexFlight.
Alternative airports near Zanzibar
Below you can find a list of alternative airports to Zanzibar (ZNZ). The nearest airports to Zanzibar (ZNZ) are Dar es Salaam (DAR) and Pemba Island (PMA).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Zanzibar?
There are 2 airports in Zanzibar: Zanzibar Airport (Kisauni Airport) (ZNZ) and Dar es Salaam Airport (DAR).
What is the best airport to fly from Zanzibar?
You have multiple options when flying from Zanzibar. Although Zanzibar (ZNZ) might be a convenient airport to depart from, the biggest airport near Zanzibar is Dar es Salaam (DAR), Dar es Salaam Airport, which offers additional flight options.
How many airlines fly from Zanzibar?
There are 26 airlines flying from Zanzibar to 27 airports around the world, as of April 2024.
Which airlines fly from Zanzibar?
FlexFlight, Coastal Aviation and Auric Air operate most flights from Zanzibar. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying from Zanzibar?
Star Alliance, SkyTeam and Oneworld are all flying from Zanzibar.
How many nonstop flights are there from Zanzibar?
There are roughly 5,225 flights departing from Zanzibar every month (or 1,218 flights each week), to a total of 27 airports worldwide.
What is the official name of Zanzibar Airport?
The official name of Zanzibar Airport is Zanzibar Airport (Kisauni Airport).
What is the airport code of Zanzibar Airport?
The airport code of Zanzibar Airport is ZNZ.
What are the most popular flights from Zanzibar?
Dar es Salaam, Arusha and Pemba Island are the 3 most popular routes from Zanzibar. For a complete overview of all flight routes from Zanzibar, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight from Zanzibar?
| Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam | 35m |
| Zanzibar to Arusha | 1h 35m |
| Zanzibar to Pemba Island | 30m |
| Zanzibar to Tanga | 30m |
| Zanzibar to Nairobi | 1h 20m |
