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Cheapest return fare
£677
Typical prices: £938-£858
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LGW - ZNZ • 1 stop
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Cheap Flights from London to Zanzibar (LON-ZNZ)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from London to Zanzibar that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from London to Zanzibar

Sun, 21 Jun - Mon, 6 Jul
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10:10 - 06:50
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LGW
22h 40m
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£677Multiple Airlines
Thu, 17 Sep - Fri, 25 Sep
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14:45 - 11:00
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LHR
50h 40m
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£680Etihad Airways
Mon, 2 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov
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ZNZ
22h 00m
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19:10 - 05:40
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LGW
13h 30m
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£693Ethiopian Air
Sun, 1 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov
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10:00 - 03:30
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ZNZ
14h 30m
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19:10 - 05:40
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LGW
13h 30m
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£694Ethiopian Air
Mon, 7 Sep - Thu, 17 Sep
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LCY
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ZNZ
24h 15m
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22:45 - 08:40
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LCY
11h 55m
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£733SWISS
Tue, 29 Sep - Sun, 11 Oct
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06:55 - 03:35
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ZNZ
18h 40m
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02:55 - 22:10
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21h 15m
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£769Turkish Airlines
Tue, 3 Nov - Tue, 10 Nov
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13h 50m
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£770Turkish Airlines
Tue, 3 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov
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ZNZ
20h 00m
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04:40 - 19:35
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LCY
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£833Kenya Airways
Mon, 14 Sep - Thu, 24 Sep
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ZNZ
21h 20m
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LCY
35h 35m
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£834Kenya Airways
Fri, 21 Aug - Tue, 22 Sep
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KAYAK’s insights & trends for London to Zanzibar flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from London to Zanzibar to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from London to Zanzibar?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from London to Zanzibar departing in June.

What is the cheapest month to fly from London to Zanzibar?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from London to Zanzibar, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from London to Zanzibar is April, where tickets cost £363 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £1,183 and £1,079 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from London to Zanzibar?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from London to Zanzibar, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from London to Zanzibar, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 1% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from London to Zanzibar

Low seasonApril
Cheapest flight£264
Best time to beat the crowds (15% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (46% more expensive on average)
Flight from London Gatwick Airport to Zanzibar

When to book flights from London to Zanzibar

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from London to Zanzibar based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from London to Zanzibar

  • Where can I get local dollars at Zanzibar Karume Airport?

    There are currency exchange booths landside and airside at Zanzibar Karume Airport, but if you want the best rates try CRDB Exchange Bureau near the parking lot. There are no ATMs on the airport grounds, so think about obtaining some Tanzanian currency before you leave London.

  • Can you name a few hotels near Zanzibar Airport with airport shuttle transfers?

    Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel offers a 24-h free return shuttle service to Zanzibar Karume Airport, while Zanzibar Beach Resort and Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar charge a small fee for the service. All three accommodation options are located within three miles of Zanzibar Karume Airport.

  • How do I get from Zanzibar Karume Airport to the city centre?

    Converted vehicles, or “dala dala”, offer service from Zanzibar Karume Airport to central locations like Stone City. Dala dalas take about 30min to get to Darajani Market downtown for about 300 TZS (£0.09) per person one-way. Since there is no car hire centre at Zanzibar Karume Airport, your only other option is a taxi.

  • What other areas are close to Zanzibar Karume Airport?

    Zanzibar Karume Airport is located on the west coast of Unjuga Island, the largest in the Zanzibar Archipelago. Unjuga has a few villages not far from Zanzibar City, including Kizimkazi 37 miles south, Pingwe 38 miles east, and Mahonda about 13 miles north of Zanzibar Karume Airport.

  • Where am I most likely to stop over on this route?

    Three of the most common airlines plying this route are Kenya Airways, British Airways and Emirates. The latter stops over in Dubai, while British Airways makes its stopover in Doha. If you choose Kenya Airways, you'll transfer planes in Nairobi. Be prepared for airport stopovers of up to 3 hours on these flights.

  • Can I hire a car at Zanzibar's Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)?

    Zanzibar Airport only has branches of local car hire companies, the main being Kibabu Cars Zanzibar. To reach it, exit the terminal and follow the circular drop-off road to your right, past the Zamani fast food area. The car rental office is will be on your left. It takes about 6-minute to walk there.

  • How do I get to London's airports on public transport?

    Yes, you'll not have a problem with this. You can reach Heathrow in roughly 15 minutes on the Heathrow Express from Paddington Station, or head to Victoria Station for a train to Gatwick (LGW) in about 30 minutes, or a bus to Luton Airport (LTN) taking around 1h 20min. For Stansted (STN), board a train at Liverpool Street Station (roughly 50 minutes), and London City Airport (LCY) is about 20 minutes away by DLR tram.

  • Which flights should I choose for best carbon-efficiency?

    Choose your airline and specific flights carefully and you can reduce your own carbon footprint pretty significantly. Kenya Airways morning and evening flights from London City Airport can save almost 50% in carbon emissions. You can also book overnight flights. Just be aware that they make two stops en route and take around 14 hours.

  • What is the cheapest flight from London to Zanzibar?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from London to Zanzibar was £264 for a one-way ticket and £677 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from London to Zanzibar?

    When flying out of London you will be using one of these airports: London City, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Luton, or London Stansted. You will be landing at Zanzibar Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from London to Zanzibar?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from London to Zanzibar?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between London and Zanzibar, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular stopover when flying to Zanzibar from London?

    Addis Ababa is the most popular stopover city among KAYAK users travelling from London to Zanzibar.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from London to Zanzibar, Emirates or Oman Air?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from London to Zanzibar are Emirates and Oman Air. With an average price for the route of £928 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Oman Air is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £789 and an overall rating of 8.1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from London to Zanzibar?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from London to Zanzibar.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from London to Zanzibar?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Zanzibar from London is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from London to Zanzibar?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Zanzibar with an airline and back to London with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from London to Zanzibar?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Zanzibar from London up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from London to Zanzibar

  • Ethiopian Airlines and Turkish Airlines offer a one-stop service from London Heathrow Airport in lieu of direct flights to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) or Zanzibar Karume Airport. Ethiopian Airlines also runs services from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and London City Airport (LCY). Emirates and Qatar Airways also operate good services to the new International Terminal 3 at Zanzibar Airport.
  • When travelling from Central London to London Gatwick Airport, you should know that the Gatwick Express service from London Victoria Station terminates at South Terminal Train Station, London Gatwick Airport. For passengers with flights leaving from the airport’s North Terminal, there is a 24-hr shuttle bus that takes about two minutes to get there.
  • If you’re travelling with infants or youngsters at London City Airport, there are baby changing facilities in the male and female bathrooms beside Café Nero, near Gates 5 and 23, and in the accessible bathrooms near Pilot’s Bar and Kitchen. Nursing mothers can use the facilities in the airport’s First Aid Room, while the youngsters can enjoy the Play Room between Gates 5 and 6.
  • The Fast Track service at London Heathrow Airport buys you a space in the dedicated lane to bypass the crowds at terminal security checkpoints. You can pre-order online to save time and money, but if you are flying Business Class, First Class, or are a member of certain frequent flyer programmes, the service is free.
  • When you download a London airport app to your mobile device, you can take advantage of participating in special offers and discount programmes on airport services like Fast Track and parking and receive live information and any alerts relating to your flight’s gate, terminal, and arrival time.
  • Choose Heathrow (LHR) if you're travelling with children. It has a large supervised Stay & Play area packed with activities and electronic gadgets. Gatwick also has similar Kids' Zones. These are free to use.
  • Zanzibar is an archipelago off the coast of Tanzania. To explore more of that country, you can catch a domestic flight to Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere Airport (DAR) on the mainland in a little over 30min.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from London to Zanzibar

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from London to Zanzibar. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from London to Zanzibar? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3580 reviews
8.4Crew
8.1Boarding
8.2Entertainment
7.9Food
8.0Comfort
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The quality of food is going down comparing with old history of excellent food. It was cold and a bad quality. The crew is always excellent and caring.

8.0 ExcellentYaqoob, Jun 2026
LHR - DXB
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The quality of food is going down comparing with old history of excellent food. It was cold and a bad quality. The crew is always excellent and caring.

It took almost 4 hours to collect the luggage from the belt in Lagos. Really pathetic. Flight attendents from Dubai to Lagos were very busy and were not responding at all.

Offboarding in Dubai was a bit confusing. The bus dropped us off, we passed the security, and then we were again in departure, no clue, no guidance on where to get our luggage

Seat did not recline at all, wi-FI did not work at all. Those are both very unfortunate for a 14 hour flight. Crew and food was of course very nice as always.

The stewardess took a picture as a gift , if you asked for it. Every thing was very good, Especially the food, big and tasty. The service was good, they served water several times, very frequent.

The journey was nice, all the crews were very good and services are excellent

Great flight - Clubhouse met our needs, and the staff provided good service. Boarding felt a little chaotic, but given the size of the aircraft, it's always going to be challenging. Whilst the crew were friendly, the number of passengers meant that we received our breakfast items, but had finished breakfast before we were served a drink. Lunch was much better organised, and throughout the flight, the crew were attentive. Found the seats and ICE to be excellent. Disembarkation was fine, and everything possible to expedite the process was being done.

Three meals on a single flight is disgusting. Even if I reject them all, sleeping is impossible and all that food (especially wasted food) is just antithetical to a pleasant flight experience. People were chucking multiple abandoned trays on the floor in front of my seat.

We loved flying with Emirates in business class, the staff were fabulous, going above & beyond

The staff on board were excellent. Kind, thoughtful, helpful - not just with me but with others around that I observed. Wonderful service.

Because of the long lay over hour, Rwand Air offered a free hotel accomodation and transport. This was highly appreciate d

Pleasant, relaxed flight. I had 2 seats to myself, which was a bonus. I couldn't find a flight tracker ap so I could know where we were but that's a minor complaint. On the plus side, the passenger announcements did not come through my earphones but were on main speakers only. That was a nice touch.

Flight delayed by 3 hours 45 mins and no explanation given or apology. Rebooked on a flight departing to final destination 48 hrs later and baggage not delivered.

My outbound flight was grounded in Lusaka so we never made it to Paris. DO NOT fly this airline you will be stranded and your plans will be completely disrupted

Inflight entertainment with electronic charging stations can help during a long flight.

The flight was delayed with no notice. No inflight entertainment. Communication is vital in any business.

Poor communication: Flight come directly to kigali , didn’t come via mumbasa. Favouring to Rwandan passenger to move from economic to bussiness class after flight depart. Where they don’t asked other older passenger who need more comfort. Rude staff : chekin airport at Mumbai. Talking in local language (marathi) while serving and no sorry no thank you attitude.

On time. Great service, friendly crew. Great food. Everything went without a hitch. We will not hesitate to fly Turkish Airlines again.

The food menu was impressive but the actual selection limited. That said, the food was excellent. The seat cushions are less than comfortable for a 12 hour flight. Space i8n economy was very good. One first leg the layover was too short. Added with a delay in arrival we could barely made the connecting flight - but the luggage did not make it. It was sent in the next flight so in the end it was a mini=or inconvenience.

Food could of been a bit more premium, but everything was excellent. LOVED the innovative boarding drinks and terrific service!

Seats paid for in advance. Seat assignments changed by kayak 3rd party. Seats then changed again by Turkish airlines at the gate. Family seated on opposite sides of the plane yet money taken for seat assignments that were not honored.

The ground crew members at check in counter were courteous. The boarding was seamless. Flight departed as scheduled. Service on board was great

Staff could have been friendlier and offered drinks more often

It was peaceful excited We enjoyed it always Turkish peaceful excited

IAH to Istanbul was outstanding across the board. The flight from Istanbul to Male was good, not great.

The crew checked the immigration laws very quickly for Russian citizenship and confirmed our FVTF for Singapore for 96 hrs. Thank you.

I have travelled many times on Turkish, but they always board at least 30-40 minutes past the stated time. If informed properly, passengers can choose to spend more time in the .lounge instead of standing around by the gate waiting to board. The new lounge at DFW was a big disappointment. The aircraft itself was a shock. In the past I have flown this sector with regular business class seating configuration of 1-2-1, The 2-3-2 seating is very disappointing after paying such high prices for tickets. The DFW to Istanbul segment was slightly better, but the Istanbul to Delhi segment was no better than premium economy. I will try to travel more on airlines which give business class passengers more value for their money.

It was a good experience - too many times checking at the airport - every time had to remove shoes , belt , laptop etc. that was a bit of exaggerated. The seat had a sharp metal plate -- which torn into my jeans.

The TV wasn't working No music for the whole flight from JFK to LOS It was too burring.

To the Ethiopian Airlines Customer Relations Team, I am writing to formally express my disappointment regarding my recent travel experience with Ethiopian Airlines on . Unfortunately, the level of service provided fell significantly short of the standards I expected from your airline. I would like to highlight the following serious issues encountered during the journey: • Cabin Condition and Hygiene: The aircraft cabin was notably poorly maintained. The seating area was dirty, and there was a persistent, unpleasant odor throughout the flight, which made the environment very uncomfortable for passengers. • Inadequate Service: The overall level of service provided by the staff was unsatisfactory and did not reflect a professional passenger experience. • Baggage Loss: Upon arrival, I was informed that my luggage was lost. This is particularly distressing as it has caused significant personal inconvenience and disruption to my schedule. As a frequent traveler, I value reliability and a clean cabin environment. I request that you investigate these matters immediately, provide an update on the status of my missing baggage, and outline how you intend to compensate for these failures in service. I look forward to your prompt response and a resolution to my lost luggage claim. Sincerely, Puguh

To the Ethiopian Airlines Customer Relations Team, I am writing to formally express my disappointment regarding my recent travel experience with Ethiopian Airlines on flight 629/352. Unfortunately, the level of service provided fell significantly short of the standards I expected from your airline. I would like to highlight the following serious issues encountered during the journey: • Cabin Condition and Hygiene: The aircraft cabin was notably poorly maintained. The seating area was dirty, and there was a persistent, unpleasant odor throughout the flight, which made the environment very uncomfortable for passengers. • Inadequate Service: The overall level of service provided by the staff was unsatisfactory and did not reflect a professional passenger experience. • Baggage Loss: Upon arrival, I was informed that my luggage was lost. This is particularly distressing as it has caused significant personal inconvenience and disruption to my schedule. As a frequent traveler, I value reliability and a clean cabin environment. I request that you investigate these matters immediately, provide an update on the status of my missing baggage, and outline how you intend to compensate for these failures in service. I look forward to your prompt response and a resolution to my lost luggage claim. Sincerely, Puguh

I will fly this going forward especially for ORD to EBB and the reverse.

A bit chaotic boarding flight but over all good experience.

The crew were amazing. They should improve the inflight entertainment

I had a memorable experience. I dont have any comments at this time regarding waht could be better.

The crew was not helping us in the airports ..Very bad experience..the washrooms are not meeting the expectations..need more good service... The hotel service was good but there is a very long wait time which wasted time to go through..

They only gave us 30 minutes to make an international connecting flight. We didn’t make the connection but they did do a good job rebooking us despite the chaos. Our bags didn’t make it back and their process for customer support is pretty bad when it comes to luggage.

Horrible airline that charged me $300 for my luggage saying my bag was excess luggage when that flight was super empty. Absolutely ridiculous never flying with them ever again!

Flight was on time. Crew was amazing, minimal announcement interruptions, clean facilities and spaces.

Flight delay from Nairobi to JFK causing me to miss my connection. While at NBO waiting more than 5 hours for departure, no Kenyan Air representative made any announcement as to why the delay or when a new time would be given.

Very terrible airline. The flights were delayed for long hours and the customer service is terrible. Never flying with Kenya Airways again.

Overall good experience but for long distances there really needs to be more room.

there really needs to be more room with each seat for such a long flight.

They boarded backwards so our zone meant nothing!!! My TV was broken, the remote was broke, the head set jack was broke! So i was stuck for 15 hours with no form of entertainment!!! The service was ok but they didn't check on us or serve many snacks. They acted like you were a burden when you hit the call button.

The plane was delayed almost three hours because boarding was unorganized then we were delayed even longer because the plane had an issue. The plane didn't look well maintained, there was also alot of tape on the exterior. I won't fly kenya air ways again after this trip.

Sadly, flights were delayed both ways with no reasons given other than " operational".

The crew was good but the entertainment was poor . All old movies and TV shows and very few of them. Needs current entertainment. Seats too firm. Food just ok. Nice though to have option with upgrade of no one sitting in middle seat

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