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Only Economy class is available on flights from Madrid to Zanzibar.

A direct flight from Madrid to Zanzibar takes 00m, covering 4,213 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Madrid to Zanzibar range from £629 to £900, with an average of £733 over the past 12 months. Anything below £629 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 18% above the £733 route average. Book 4 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £735 return via Istanbul (IST), compared with £826 for direct.

World2Fly is the only airline operating Madrid to Zanzibar flights. 100% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £75–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A330-300 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by World2Fly and Hahn Air. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A330 variants.

One-way fares from Madrid to Zanzibar are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £645, which is 47% above the typical average for this route.

Zanzibar Intl Airport (ZNZ) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £11 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Autounion Car Rental
• Final Rentals
• Karibu Kwetu Zanzibar
• FlexWays
• H-Lead Hospitality

Flights from Madrid to Zanzibar usually depart from Madrid Barajas (MAD) and arrive at Zanzibar Intl (ZNZ).

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Madrid to Zanzibar route, 0% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 00m.

One-stop flights from Madrid to Zanzibar most commonly connect through:

• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 33% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 23% of one-stop connections
• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 22% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 13% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 16% on flights from Madrid to Zanzibar. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £686 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £808, a difference of £121.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Flying via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 12h 38m, compared to 15h 28m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) and 15h 28m via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH).

Zanzibar is 2 hours ahead of Madrid (Eastern Africa Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• World2Fly: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.