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Among airlines operating Zanzibar to Cape Town flights:

• Airlink: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only Airlink operates flights between Zanzibar and Cape Town.

Flights from Zanzibar to Cape Town usually depart from Zanzibar Intl (ZNZ) and arrive at Cape Town Intl (CPT).

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

• Airlink: 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.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Zanzibar to Cape Town.

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

• Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) – 42% of one-stop connections
• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 37% of one-stop connections
• Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) – 21% 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 12% on the Zanzibar to Cape Town route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £414 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at £468, a difference of £55. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Some of the most popular sights in Cape Town are Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Camps Bay Beach, and Newlands Cricket Ground. These are among the most viewed places in Cape Town on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Zanzibar to Cape Town:

• Earliest: departs at 15:15 and lands at 20:45
• Latest: departs at 15:15 and lands at 20:45.

The flight takes about 5h 30m.

A direct flight from Zanzibar to Cape Town takes 5h 30m, covering 2,326 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 Zanzibar to Cape Town are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £1,086, which is 233% above the typical average for this route.

Flying via Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 10h 36m, compared to 11h 25m via Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) and 17h 39m via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD).

Cape Town is 1 hour behind Zanzibar (South Africa Time vs Eastern Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £2 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Europcar
· Sixt
· GREEN MOTION
· Hertz
· Woodford

Return flights from Zanzibar to Cape Town range from £413 to £465, with an average of £442 over the past 12 months. Anything below £413 counts as a good deal.