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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

Mon, 17 Nov - Sat, 22 Nov
Kenya Airways Logo
11:10 - 01:35LGW-ZNZ
11h 25m1 stop
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03:40 - 05:50ZNZ-LGW
29h 10m1 stop
£445Kenya Airways
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Sun, 30 Nov - Wed, 10 Dec
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:00 - 02:30LGW-ZNZ
13h 30m1 stop
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17:00 - 05:10ZNZ-LGW
15h 10m1 stop
£472Ethiopian Air
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Wed, 26 Nov - Tue, 2 Dec
Kenya Airways Logo
17:25 - 09:20LHR-ZNZ
12h 55m1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
03:40 - 15:30ZNZ-LHR
14h 50m1 stop
£475Kenya Airways
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Sun, 16 Nov - Sat, 22 Nov
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:00 - 02:30LGW-ZNZ
13h 30m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
19:10 - 05:10ZNZ-LGW
13h 00m1 stop
£499Ethiopian Air
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Thu, 6 Nov - Thu, 20 Nov
Turkish Airlines Logo
10:05 - 04:30LGW-ZNZ
15h 25m2 stops
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05:30 - 16:10ZNZ-LGW
13h 40m1 stop
£570Turkish Airlines
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Wed, 26 Nov - Wed, 3 Dec
Turkish Airlines Logo
10:05 - 03:05LGW-ZNZ
14h 00m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
05:30 - 16:10ZNZ-LGW
13h 40m1 stop
£571Turkish Airlines
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Tue, 30 Sep - Tue, 21 Oct
Emirates Logo
21:10 - 14:40STN-ZNZ
15h 30m1 stop
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07:55 - 12:55ZNZ-STN
31h 00m1 stop
£715Emirates
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Tue, 30 Sep - Mon, 27 Oct
Emirates Logo
10:05 - 14:40LGW-ZNZ
26h 35m1 stop
Emirates Logo
05:35 - 06:40ZNZ-LGW
28h 05m1 stop
£719Emirates
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Mon, 1 Sep - Tue, 23 Sep
Lufthansa Logo
08:45 - 21:25LCY-ZNZ
34h 40m3 stops
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08:40 - 18:35ZNZ-LCY
35h 55m2 stops
£847Lufthansa
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Mon, 6 Oct - Tue, 14 Oct
Lufthansa Logo
08:45 - 07:10LCY-ZNZ
20h 25m2 stops
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08:40 - 08:10ZNZ-LCY
25h 30m2 stops
£1,039Lufthansa
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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.

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Planning a trip from London to Zanzibar? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from London to Zanzibar?

The average price of all round-trip flights from London to Zanzibar clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from London to Zanzibar, look for departures on Tuesdays and avoid leaving on a Friday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Zanzibar, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly and Friday is the most expensive.

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 March, where tickets cost £541 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £924 and £885 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. 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 seasonMarch
High seasonJune
Cheapest flight£288
Best time to beat the crowds (19% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 13% lower on average.
Flight from London Stansted 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 £392 for a one-way ticket and £604 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?

    Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between London and Zanzibar, with Star Alliance 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 KLM?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from London to Zanzibar are Emirates and KLM. With an average price for the route of £818 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. KLM is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £834 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • 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.

Top 5 airlines serving 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.
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8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3264 reviews
8.2Entertainment
8.1Boarding
7.8Food
8.3Crew
8.0Comfort
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The seating is spaced out nicely, The crew could have offer more drinks.

10.0 ExcellentNeville, May 2025LGW - DXB
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The seating is spaced out nicely, The crew could have offer more drinks.

Over - amazing. The aircraft is somewhat old on this route.

The best ever, friendly and attentive cabin crew, amazing captains who utilised their expertise for less turbulence, just overall amazing

We arrived in line for check in at 6:15 p.m. but did not check in until 8:00 p.m. The line for economy check in was very long, and all of the desks 03-13 were not open, although most of them opened sporadically. The crew on board were very nice and helpful, friendly and kind. It has been many years since we flew Emirates (at least 17 years), and we notice that foot rests are no longer available in economy, but we were lucky enough to fly in the upper deck and appreciate your opening some of your flights to economy passengers in the upper deck. We will definitely fly on emirates more often! Thank you.

I would never have been able to make the transfer in time without asking for a wheelchair

Excellent comfort and entertainment. Service poor..Food average with little choice.

Comfort good. Service as usual poor. Cabin temperature as usual too cold, about 15 degrees

Loved that I had an exit row seat, and there was no one else in the row! And again, I don' use on-line entertainment at all (I read or sleep) but I very much appreciate that I didn't hear anyone else's entertainment!

Some Crew were distinguishably fake in their interactions with passengers.

Flight attendants were great. Comfort of seat and lie down bed pretty good. Food was very mediocre. Wine was good (red French wine) although I should have taken advantage of having more! :-) it was too late on the flight From znz—I was tired…then too early from Dubai. Woman sitting behind me dropped a full bag of garbage on my head while I was sleeping…orange peels, wet partially eaten food and very smelly food garbage which I literally had to pick out of my hair, off my face and away from my pillow. Not the airlines fault but still a very unpleasant experience.

Very punctual, the onboard staff was friendly and correct, the flight was fortunately very calm, the toilets were clean, in short, an excellent experience Thanks

One of the best flights I have been on in a while.

One of the best flights I have been on in a while. Food was excellent. The chair-back screens in economy were A+. The crew was friendly and helpful.

Not worth pay business class and get service economy class

Boarding was chaotic. Cabin noisy. Temperature a bit cool. Bathrooms not cleaned enough.

Crew members, pilots and flight attendants are excellent. Beside, that, customer service is very lacking in all aspects of Turkish airlines

Cleanliness of seats, trays, storage pockets need more attention, but everything else was good.

Seat changes at the last minute Horrible checkin process Sad to see excellent airport with very poor service

The flight starts at 7am from New Delhi, a supremely inconvenient time, especially, if you are coming from another smaller city. Please consider moving it to 4am or 5am.

Istanbul to Miami is a very long flight, somewhat uncomfortable, especially because the seating offers very limited space outside of business class.

It was wonderful best Air lines covert and all very happy with their service they have been very helpful and friendly

For Vegetarian Food was very poor. Though we had opted for Asian Vegetarian Food they didn’t serve but only what was available was served. We were offered Smoked Salmon!

It was very bad experience with Ethiopian airlines . The flight was delayed in both ways . On the way coming back one of the crews dropped hot coffee on my whole body and other crew dropped used dirty glasses on top of me . The same crew that dropped hot coffee on me hit me with the food trolley on my knee while I was sleeping . I couldn’t sit properly due to the pain on my knee caused by those irresponsible crews . Very unprofessional airlines

Needs improvement because some of the tvs and charging ports weren’t working

The plane was overbooked and the crew was very rude. My luggage was never put on the plane. I got to NY and waited 2 hours just to find out that my luggage was left.

My experience was great. The flight attendants were very helpful and nice, and the food was very good.

Very bad experience flight was over 5 hours delayed 😑 not a chance to be put on another flight we had to stay at the hotel we lost 2 days on our vacation. Never again I will fligh with Ethiopian airlines.

Terrible customer service I lost my bag luggage and I still haven’t received any information

I liked nothing of Ethiopian airlines except the price of the fare.

There where no ear phones provided and the food needs to improve.

I enjoyed my flight I arrived safe with all my luggage

No complaints just improve on the food service. Provide enough dinner. People are complaining about that.

Was very good, was happy with the way staff were smiling and how they were approachable

A child was loud throughout which made the trip less than optimal. Crew was great and professional. They need to change the automatic seat belt announcement which is too loud and had other unneeded words like "this is XYZ announcement number one'

Love the dreamliner plane. It's such a smooth ride, I don't notice that it's 15 hours in the air. The staff are great and they don't overstuff you with food.

I really like this airline. The staff are lovely and friendly, the planes are tidy and unfussy. I would rate them at the top of the African Airline carriers.

Delayed by 4 hours with inadequate advance notifications which caused us a lot of consternation and angst. I will never fly or recommend your airline again

Flight was changed 3 times, from a night flight to a day flight, and then delayed by 5h…

Kenya Airways delayed my flights for 7 days. Each delayed, they notified me last minute. This is ridiculous.

The kindness and good humor of all the people who this flight possible was a joy.

I didn’t have food and they don’t include entertainment. Not much leg room at all. Staff were great.

Better synchronizing the boarding processes. The audio announcements, the personnel and the digital signage were not saying the same thing. All confusion.

Business class was nothing more than Economy with middle seat empty. Uncomfortable seat and leg room. A mom behind me had a 18 month/2 yr old on her lap, who had his feet on my back all the time- while middle seat remained empty. Pretty much not worth the fare. Very disappointed.

The first class seats were unusable, mine at the end of the flight, my husband's in the middle of the flight, and the one next to me was unusable either, they had to move the person to another seat.

charging port did not work, no entertainment system. Other than that the flight was good and safe.

Last minute gate change. Didn’t put our TSA global on our trip even though we asked multiple times to confirm. Did not help with food when could not eat what was served.

When Stephen arrived with our wheel chairs - we were in excellent hands! He was such great help with getting our rental car and then reporting our missing luggage. When you are exhausted from traveling for too many hours, he was just what we needed to navigate everything! Give that guy a raise!

The cabin was bit colder than I like but the crew members looked after us very well. They did even offer hot water bottle and hot chocolate. I cannot rate the crew enough excellent is not good enough. They really were wonderful.

Boarding is always a challenge as folks in al groups crowd around for no reason, but crew handled it well. I once again applaud the LHR ground baggage staff as they got our bags from a flight at Terminal 5A to a flight in Terminal 5C within 40 minutes...amazing!

Gate information deliberately delayed to only one hour B4 flight, lack of info finding gate.

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