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Cheapest return fare
£593
Typical prices: £548-£810
Ethiopian Air
Sun 25/1Sun 8/2
LGW - ZNZ • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
£331
Multiple Airlines
Thu 15/1
LTN - ZNZ • 3 stops
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Emirates offers 33-inch legroom in economy class.
For a smooth arrival, pre-book a hotel transfer.
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Cheap Flights to Zanzibar

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights 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 to Zanzibar

Sun, 25 Jan - Sun, 8 Feb
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:00 - 12:55
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ZNZ
23h 55m1 stop
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04:20 - 05:40
ZNZ
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LGW
28h 20m1 stop
£593Ethiopian Air
Wed, 10 Dec - Fri, 19 Dec
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09:20 - 08:15
STN
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ZNZ
43h 55m3 stops
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05:55 - 09:00
ZNZ
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STN
30h 05m2 stops
£594Multiple Airlines
Thu, 15 Jan - Thu, 29 Jan
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09:40 - 21:30
LHR
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ZNZ
32h 50m2 stops
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09:40 - 21:00
ZNZ
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LHR
38h 20m2 stops
£594Multiple Airlines
Sun, 7 Dec - Wed, 17 Dec
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17:05 - 04:30
LGW
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ZNZ
32h 25m2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
04:05 - 22:35
ZNZ
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LGW
21h 30m2 stops
£615Turkish Airlines
Mon, 2 Mar - Mon, 16 Mar
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16:40 - 04:30
BHX
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ZNZ
32h 50m2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
04:05 - 15:40
ZNZ
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BHX
14h 35m2 stops
£779Turkish Airlines
Tue, 3 Feb - Mon, 9 Feb
Kenya Airways Logo
10:00 - 09:00
LCY
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20h 00m2 stops
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04:40 - 19:35
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LCY
17h 55m2 stops
£800Kenya Airways
Tue, 3 Feb - Mon, 9 Feb
Kenya Airways Logo
10:00 - 09:00
LCY
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ZNZ
20h 00m2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
04:40 - 19:35
ZNZ
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LCY
17h 55m2 stops
£801Kenya Airways
Sat, 14 Mar - Wed, 18 Mar
Emirates Logo
13:35 - 14:40
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ZNZ
22h 05m1 stop
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08:00 - 11:35
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GLA
30h 35m1 stop
£880Emirates
Sat, 14 Mar - Wed, 18 Mar
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22h 05m1 stop
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08:00 - 11:35
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30h 35m1 stop
£881Emirates
Thu, 12 Mar - Mon, 16 Mar
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14:05 - 07:30
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14h 25m1 stop
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22h 20m1 stop
£958British Airways
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Zanzibar

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

What is the cheapest month to fly to Zanzibar?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights 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 to Zanzibar is November, where tickets cost £474 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of tickets from the United Kingdom is £1,046 and £832 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is May with an average price of £563.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights 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, you should book around 0 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 90 days before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight to Zanzibar

 
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Kenya Airways

Kenya Airways' Economy Max offers extra space by keeping adjacent seats vacant.


Kenya Airways' bidding service allows affordable upgrades to business class.

Ethiopian Air

Ethiopian Airlines' MyShebaSpace allows purchasing extra seats for more space in Economy.


Ethiopian Airlines provides two 23 kg checked bags in Economy, ideal for long trips.

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines offers free Wi-Fi up to 1GB in Business Class, enhancing connectivity.


Turkish Airlines' onboard chefs ensure high-quality Business Class meals.

Emirates

Emirates offers 33-inch legroom and 13.3-inch screens in economy, enhancing long-haul comfort.


Emirates' Wi-Fi is free for Skywards members, offering connectivity throughout the flight.

British Airways

BA Premium Economy offers 18 cm extra legroom, enhancing long-haul comfort.


BA's CityFlyer offers fast travel from London City Airport without liquid limits.

KLM

KLM Premium Comfort offers SkyPriority security line access, saving time at busy airports.


KLM's Premium Comfort provides 48 cm wide seats and 20 cm recline for added comfort.

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For a smooth arrival, consider pre-booking a hotel transfer to avoid overcharging by local taxis at Zanzibar Airport.

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Good to know - Cheap tickets to Zanzibar

Low seasonApril
Cheapest flight£331
Best time to beat the crowds (20% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (29% more expensive on average)
Flight from London Luton Airport to Zanzibar

When to book flights to Zanzibar

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Zanzibar based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. The information is for flights to Zanzibar based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs - booking Zanzibar flights

  • Are there any airport lounges at Zanzibar Airport?

    Those using Zanzibar Airport can find two airport lounges, Paradise Arrival Business Lounge and Zanzibar Dhow Lounge. On offer are shower facilities, free newspapers and magazines, and Wi-Fi access. Both lounges are equipped with premium seating, service and support for those using the airport lounges.

  • How do I get from Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ) to Zanzibar city centre?

    You can expect the journey by car or taxi to taxi approximately 20min for the five-mile journey. Alternatively, pick up public transport from either Terminal 2 or Terminal 3 heading towards Darajani Market. Expect a one-way ticket to the city to cost approximately 300 TZS (0.09 GBP).

  • Where can I stay that’s close to Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ)?

    If you’re looking at staying nearby Zanzibar Airport then consider staying at the three-star Green Turaco. The affordably priced location is a great option of accommodation and conveniently offers free breakfast and free cancellation. It’s located only 0.8 miles away from the airport.

  • How do I get from Zanzibar Airport to Stone Town?

    Those looking to travel to Stone Town can do so via taxi, as there is no public transport on offer to Stone Town. Expect the 4.6-mile journey to take approximately 15min. The taxi fare will cost you approximately 15,000 TZS (4.57 GBP).

  • What protection for tropical diseases should I have when visiting Zanzibar?

    The airport will request your yellow fever vaccination card when you enter the security section. Apart from yellow fever, there are sometimes other vaccinations needed, depending on any flare-ups in the country. It is important you check with your local travel clinic before you fly.

  • How can I get a scooter to travel around Zanzibar?

    Some private vendors hire out scooters, available outside the airport; you could bargain with them for a good price on hire scooters and mopeds. All prices vary depending on the vendor, and the condition of the vehicles may be debatable. The roads are largely unpredictable; many are still unpaved and there are no regular petrol stations on the island, so be cautious with scooter hire if you do not thoroughly understand the area.

  • How far is Zanzibar Intl Airport from central Zanzibar?

    There are 4 miles between Zanzibar city centre and Zanzibar Intl Airport.

  • What is the name of Zanzibar’s airport?

    There is only 1 airport in Zanzibar, called Zanzibar Intl Airport (ZNZ). It can also be referred to as Abeid Amani Karume Intl or Zanzibar Intl.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Zanzibar?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Zanzibar is Tuesday where tickets can be as cheap as £685. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where prices are £790 on average.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights 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 to Zanzibar.

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

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

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

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

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight 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 up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Zanzibar?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Zanzibar is generally in the evening, when flights cost £628 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Zanzibar is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is £807.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Zanzibar

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Zanzibar flight deals.
  • Those travelling to Zanzibar (ZNZ) from London Heathrow can expect the journey to take approximately 12h 5min. There are no direct flights available from London.
  • Depending on where you’re looking at visiting in Tanzania, the easiest form of transport might be easiest via catching the ferry. Ferries depart four times a day at 07:00, 09:30, 12:00, and 16:00. Non-residents of Zanzibar can expect to pay approximately 82,000 TZS (24.74 GBP) for adults and around 58,000 TZS for children (17.69 GBP).
  • If you’re looking at reaching Nungwi from Zanzibar’s Airport (ZNZ) then expect the 34-mile journey to take around one hour and 6min. You can expect the taxi ride to cost between 150,000 TZS (45.71 GBP) to TZS 105,000 TZS (32.01 GBP).
  • For those looking for hire car companies, you can find some to your convenience located at Zanzibar’s Airport (ZNZ.) Those renting a car should reserve online, make sure they bring a credit card and plan your pickup and return wisely. car hires can be found in close proximity to the airport.
  • Those visiting Zanzibar Airport will find a small number of facilities located in the terminal. There are a few small shops that sell items like souvenirs, gifts snacks, and beverages.
  • There are only a few spaces available at Zanzibar’s Airport (ZNZ.) To avoid disappointment consider catching a taxi to your desired destination. Alternatively, if you’re residing close to or in Zanzibar’s city centre then look for the local buses.
  • If you’re looking to travel from Zanzibar’s Airport to Mzambarauni then expect the 42-mile journey to take approximately one hour and 22min. For the easiest transport then consider hiring a taxi or alternatively look at hiring a car as local transport in Tanzania is limited.
  • With flights to Zanzibar, you will find that most hotels can supply a shuttle service to collect you at the airport. This is a common way for tourists to get to resorts and hotels and is usually a complimentary service included in your hotel booking. The driver will meet you at the arrival terminal with your name on a marked card from the establishment.
  • With your flight to Zanzibar, there is no need to pre-book a visa if your trip is arranged suddenly, as you can get a visa at the airport. There is a visa desk that you will pass through before luggage collection. For a flat fee of around US$50, you can get your holiday visa. This is incredibly important for your return flight and a step that should not be overlooked when you land.
  • Make sure that you dispose of your plastic bags before you enter Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ). Tanzania, the governing country, has a no plastic bag rule, which you will find receives a heavy fine when broken.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Zanzibar

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Zanzibar. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from the United Kingdom to Zanzibar. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3430 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
7.9Food
8.2Entertainment
8.3Crew
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The journey was nice, all the crews were very good and services are excellent

10.0 ExcellentSABINA, Nov 2025
MAN - DXB
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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.

Bathrooms were amazing and first class seat was very comfortable. Food was edible but not up to the standards of other first class meals on other airlines. But Caviar was amazing! So much caviar. Dom Perignon 2015 was room temperature. It would have been amazing if it was chilled down a bit more. Slippers were amazing and amenity kit requested was beautiful. Requested Pajamas never came so can’t tell you how nice they were. Loved the design of the seat and personal storage. Suite was much smaller than other airline’s first class and tv screen was tiny and remote difficult to use. I probably wouldn’t pay for this flight again.

Had to do shuttle bus both times during the transfer. It was waaay longer than acceptable. These 777s need a refurbishment really badly. Emirates and Dubai Airport used to be top notch. Now overcrowded and outdated.

The food options were excellent for Economy. It was difficult to find the lounge after clearing security and boarding was clunky

Emirates need to improve the boarding process. There is no point calling for all First and Business Class passengers plus Platinum, Gold and Silver Skywards members at one time. Further to this, try channeling all these people into one entry point with no defined lines. It was chaos. The is a common issue on the Dubai to Riyadh flight. Poor effort Emirates.

I lost my lock from my luggage, I don’t know someone took something from my bag.

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

Emirates First Class is always a treat with Caviar and service is always personalised.

The queue for checking for economy passengers was enormous! Only one desk open for economy faith s queue a mile long, whilst business and first class desks empty and unemployed. Will seriously consider changing to another next trip. Disappointed customer.

Overall it was good. Food was bad. I ordered gluten free vegetarian meal. But I got gluten free chicken for my long flight from Seattle to Istanbul. I don’t eat any kind of meat. Second meal I got eggplant with meat which I couldn’t eat. I don’t understand why we can’t get gluten free vegetarian meal for a 12 hour flight. I eat the bread and that was it.

They can my date of travel and let me standard in Istanbul for three days stop over and only pay for one day in a hotel with only one breakfast for three days.

it was a terrible experience. after 4 hours at the gate the flight was cancelled. the airline offered to rebook the flight for 26 hours later. Our team was travelling for an international competition. They missed the competition because the airline delayed them for over 30 hours. We already left the airport but the next morning we received an email stating that we were rebooked for a flight which was another 24 hours later after the already rebooked flight. We bought a ticket on Kayak. The reservation was delivered with a logo Airfareassist. I used Kayak services for over 20 years and assumed that I was dealing with a legitimate organization. Once the flight was postponed for over 40 hours, I learned that Airfareassist is a 3rd party agency whom kayak routes business to without notifying me, the customer. While I was entitled for a full refund, which was confirmed by the airline, Airfareassist only offered a partial refund and kept the difference. Kayak has failed to do a due diligence on the 3rd parties they do business with. As a result I will never do business with kayak again and am filing a complaint with the BBB and the Secretary of Transportation. This is a pure fraud and its unacceptable.

The staff at IST airport could have been more helpful. Too much wasted time and the plane from IST to KHI was just horrible. The plane was not clean and smelled bad!

Staff friendly. Business class but issue with flat bed. Incoming Turkish flight delayed. Made connection due to fast buggy but luggage did not make it. Confusion at Delhi airport

I loved and appreciated the agent at the check in counter in Amman. He was very professional and helpful. I believe his name was Lawrence. All I saw from him were smiles after smiles after smile. Very kind and professional. Overall trip was comfortable and pleasant.

Small seat space for 13 hours flight, they charged for baggage , very bad quality of food,

With a 4 hour delay its was a very basic flight which was just bearable. We were offered food vouchers for the delay and then they didnt work, so that was annoying. Also poor communication about the delay which got pushed out 3 times.

Very good overall.... apart from the cost of extra check ed in luggage where they charge £17 per kg, and no option to just buy an extra bag allowance (at least on the route I took)

Everything was very good, except that the plane was an hour and a half late

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

Our first flight was delayed and when we got off that plane, nobody was really helping to direct us to the next gate. It was very frustrating. One staff simply said hurry, which wasn’t helpful. We had to go a long way to get to the next gate. Another issue on the plane itself was the bathrooms were disgusting and filthy and it didn’t seem like anybody was checking on them were cleaning them and it was a long flight. There was urine on the floor and they stunk. Also, the screen in front of my seat did not work, and I tried different headphones and still had no sound. You would think somehow those things are reviewed occasionally for working order.

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.

The Boeing 737 MAX on this route, flown in the middle of the night, is an UTTER FAILURE for business travellers. The whole point of business travel is to arrive alert and recover from travel quickly, and this little aeroplane with its quarter recline uncomfortable business seats does nothing for that. It’s a small step up from economy in that you have decent legroom, but that’s it. Absolute margin at the cost of the traveller.

The food was terrible and the seating was uncomfortable, but the airline did a great thing letting us board in Abbis Ababa on our connecting flight after our original flight was very delayed.

Delays delays making us miss or next connection to IAD hence having to stay additional 24 hrs in Addis Ababa

Traveling with Ethiopian is always a good experience. I also enjoy the stay at skylight hotel in Addis

Forgotten Suite inside of the top compartment but went back to ask and they didn’t leave at the lost and found place. Also the checking in was so horrible. I had multi city and one of the passenger saint have visa go go go Dubai. The Ethiopian airlines never had information about requirement for US permanent resident so couldn’t go to Dubai. And when coming back to US we were told we can not use our Addis to Washington ticket and they forced us to get new ticket. Very horrible experience.

The hygiene was super bad. Smells bad and air refreshment is highly advisable. The crew made some one else sit in my spot and no one is checking seat number and people are jumping to sit on other people’s allocated seat.

United was best airlines I have seen since I got there choose united airlines

For a long haul flight, the seats were too narrow. Paid for extra legroom but wish I could have paid for width! I was pressed against another person for the whole donation of the flight.

Delayed flight made my day very long, but other than that KQ got me to my destination in good shape.

The nice treatment and lovely pilots who accepted my son inside for a photo.So lovely of them

Got delayed for over 24 hours. Fight was cancelled. Was put up at a nice hotel whose kitchen was unfortunately not prepared for the sudden influx of guests The headphone jacks on the seat were loose and sound kept getting dropped over the headphones. Food was good though. Certain items (Amarula) were not available for purchase over the on-plane duty free. Had been told i would pick my luggage at my final destination*wrong* had to pick it up in JFK and recheck it and then got charged for it**** too tired to argue with the Delta staff on the issue.... after a 15 hr flight.

This one is not bad even it is late, but they apologize and every time they announced the update.

I’m very disappointed for this trip and I will never travel again in this airline. In addition, I don’t recommend to any human being to travel to Kenya Airways. They keep me at Nairobi for 4 days without care. I was at Nairobi from 6 a.m Morning up to 10 a:m Thursday. For that reason, I have trouble for my work and may be I will lose my job. During for those 4 days I didn’t have my medicine, I didn’t have clothes to change because all my clothes were in my checked bags. On Thursday, when I got flight, they don’t even apologize for all consequences I had. During for those 4 days, I learned many things for this airline. It is their system to treat passengers like this because they had hundreds or thousands passengers around Nairobi waiting for their flights after their original flights cancelled. If I lose my job, I planned to file claim to the airline. This is not airline to travel with.

They weight duty free goods at check in and count the weight as carry on luggage. Results : for 4 bottles I had to opay $150. rip off. Be careful to avoid any duty free shopping at Dubai airport

The boarding was fast, the food was great; however, the seats & leg space were tight.

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.

Flight on time and priority boarding worked. I travelled economy although business was available as no flights are cheap these days and at least with BA loyalty card I get a baggage allowance for nothing. That made the flight comparable or even cheaper than the ‘budget’ alternative. As for catering and entertainment - not on a BA short haul economy ! At least we were offered biscuits and water! Catering for economy short haul has been reduced to the minimum - no tea or coffee or other drinks than water (from a large bottle with a paper cup on offer). They will say this is better for the environment, which it is, but proper waste management is still needed for empty packets etc. so actually it’s a money saver.

Audi visual not working for a whole group of seats in first class. How does a plane leave the main hub in such poor condition? How much that we can’t see so immediately is also compromised?

The check-in baggage belt was broken (which is understandable) but what was surprising is they would check you in, give a baggage tag and then you have to drag the baggage to a different counter at the end of airport. No vegetarian option in in-flight meal. British Airways remains the worst big name airlines and always my last option while booking.

main meals are horrible but then you dont fly for the food

It was good. Couldn’t Check in online and select seats

It was great. Enough space and room for legs . Great service to.

⭐ British Airways Review — A Journey of Highs, Lows, and Lessons ⭐ I recently flew Business Class round-trip from Boston to Mumbai with British Airways, and my experience was a tale of two extremes — from disappointment to exceptional service, and then back to inconsistency. Boston → London: A Surprisingly Poor Start My journey began on a disappointing note. On a 6-hour Business Class flight, I was surprised to discover that there wasn’t a single proper vegetarian meal option available. I was offered a few bakery items only after repeatedly requesting something to eat. The flight attendant shrugged, offered no solution, and eventually — quite literally — threw some bread at me after much delay. This was not only disheartening, it was extremely surprising given my wonderful Business Class experience with BA last year. I stepped off that flight genuinely hungry and had to make a mad dash to the lounge just to get a proper meal. London → Mumbai: A Complete Turnaround The next sector restored my faith in British Airways. The entire crew was warm, welcoming, attentive, and genuinely caring. A special shoutout to Phiroze and the entire team serving the Business Class cabin — their professionalism, hospitality, and thoughtful service were extraordinary. They truly embodied what makes British Airways a global leader, and I am deeply grateful for the experience they provided. This is the BA I know and love. Mumbai → London: A Strange Meal Schedule This sector was generally fine, but the meal timing was puzzling. Lunch at 10:30 AM — for a Business cabin — felt unusual, and most passengers, including myself, barely touched it. The rest of the service was smooth, but the scheduling definitely needs a rethink. London → Boston: Mixed Experience Again The flight itself was decent, but the Business Lounge at Heathrow for this leg was a letdown. Arrived during lunch hours: no hot vegetarian options available Lounge area: dirty dishes everywhere Even after politely alerting the staff, the dishes were ignored and left uncleared For a premium cabin passenger — and at one of the world’s busiest international hubs — this was disappointing. Overall Impression My journey with British Airways felt inconsistent — two great sectors sandwiched between two that fell short of the BA standard. When BA is good, it is world-class. When it misses, the gap is noticeable. I genuinely hope the airline takes this feedback as constructive insight. I continue to believe in British Airways, and I commend the outstanding crew on the London → Mumbai sector — they were the highlight of my entire trip. With a little more focus on vegetarian meal availability, lounge service, and consistency across crews, BA can ensure every Business Class passenger experiences the premium journey they promise.

We were in business class and I had seat # 1. This was a night flight and after dinner was served, lights were dimmed and I went to sleep. The crew were loud and noisy so I didn’t get much sleep. I expect the crew to enjoy themselves but would Appreciate some decency in staying quiet while the passengers sleep

Have travelled business class with other airlines who profess to be the best in the world. They can however not beat the service and comfort that BA provide.

Great on board entertainment Tasty food Cattle class obviously crammed but not as bad as shorter hall flights

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