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Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Zanzibar usually depart from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and arrive at Zanzibar Intl (ZNZ).

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

• Air France: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Zanzibar:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £593 return via Kigali Intl (KGL), compared with £992 for direct.

The Boeing 777-200/200ER family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air France. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner variants.

One-stop flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Zanzibar most commonly connect through:

• Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) – 38% of one-stop connections
• Kigali Intl (KGL) – 22% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 10% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 9% of one-stop connections

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 14% on the Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Zanzibar route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £673 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £778, a difference of £105. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Zanzibar route, 53% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 58 minutes.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 7% above the route average of £722. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Zanzibar takes 0h 00m, covering 4,407 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.

One-way fares from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Zanzibar are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £335, which is 25% below the typical average for this route.

Air France is the only airline operating Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Zanzibar flights. 47% of its flights are on time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Arusha Kilimanjaro (JRO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 11h 44m, compared to 12h 24m via Hurghada (HRG) and 13h 10m via Zurich (ZRH).

Zanzibar is 1 hour ahead of Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (Eastern Africa Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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
• H-Lead Hospitality
• FlexWays

Return flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Zanzibar range from £627 to £885, with an average of £722 over the past 12 months. Anything below £627 counts as a good deal.