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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Zanzibar to Istanbul Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 02:00 and lands at 09:54
• Latest: departs at 05:30 and lands at 13:24.

The flight takes about 7h 54m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Zanzibar to Istanbul Airport:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Zanzibar to Istanbul Airport takes 7h 54m, covering 3,346 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 Zanzibar to Istanbul Airport range from £690 to £746, with an average of £724 over the past 12 months. Anything below £690 counts as a good deal.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £698 return via Dubai Intl (DXB), compared with £1,077 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £39–£39 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Turkish Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777-200/200ER variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Zanzibar to Istanbul Airport flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 50%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £791 to £4,225. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Zanzibar to Istanbul Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £438, which is 15% below the typical average for this route.

Istanbul Airport (IST) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £8 for economy cars. Top options include:

• CIRCULAR
• Avec Car Rental
• Ok Mobility
• Alamo
• Autounion Car Rental

Flights from Zanzibar to Istanbul Airport usually depart from Zanzibar Intl (ZNZ) and arrive at Istanbul (IST).

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

• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 60% of one-stop connections
• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 25% of one-stop connections
• Arusha Kilimanjaro (JRO) – 15% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 66% on flights from Zanzibar to Istanbul Airport. Friday is the cheapest departure day at £534 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at £1,540, a difference of £1,006.

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

Only Turkish Airlines operates flights between Zanzibar and Istanbul Airport.

Flying via Arusha Kilimanjaro (JRO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 9h 13m, compared to 10h 42m via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) and 14h 32m via Dubai Intl (DXB).

Some of the most popular sights in Istanbul Airport are Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii, and Ayasofya. These are among the most viewed places in Istanbul Airport on KAYAK.

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

• Turkish Airlines: 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.