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Flight deals from Birmingham to Zanzibar

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Birmingham Airport to Zanzibar Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,608. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Zanzibar.$1,329 per passenger.Departing Mon, 23 Nov, returning Tue, 22 Dec.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Birmingham on Mon, 23 Nov, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Zanzibar on Tue, 22 Dec, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,329, select.
Zanzibar.$1,378 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Sep, returning Tue, 1 Dec.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Birmingham on Fri, 4 Sep, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Zanzibar on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,378, select.
Zanzibar.$1,411 per passenger.Departing Fri, 11 Jun, returning Wed, 30 Jun.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Birmingham on Fri, 11 Jun, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Zanzibar on Wed, 30 Jun, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,411, select.
Zanzibar.$1,437 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec, returning Fri, 11 Dec.Return flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Birmingham on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Zanzibar on Fri, 11 Dec, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,437, select.
Zanzibar.$1,440 per passenger.Departing Mon, 12 Oct, returning Wed, 21 Oct.Return flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Birmingham on Mon, 12 Oct, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Zanzibar on Wed, 21 Oct, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,440, select.
Zanzibar.$1,467 per passenger.Departing Wed, 21 Oct, returning Fri, 13 Nov.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Birmingham on Wed, 21 Oct, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Zanzibar on Fri, 13 Nov, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,467, select.
Zanzibar.$1,540 per passenger.Departing Fri, 9 Jul, returning Wed, 14 Jul.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Birmingham on Fri, 9 Jul, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Zanzibar on Wed, 14 Jul, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,540, select.
Zanzibar.$1,543 per passenger.Departing Thu, 7 Jan, returning Thu, 14 Jan.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Birmingham on Thu, 7 Jan, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Zanzibar on Thu, 14 Jan, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,543, select.
Zanzibar.$1,557 per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Nov, returning Tue, 24 Nov.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Birmingham on Tue, 17 Nov, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Zanzibar on Tue, 24 Nov, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,557, select.
Zanzibar.$1,604 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Dec, returning Thu, 14 Jan.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Birmingham on Thu, 10 Dec, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Zanzibar on Thu, 14 Jan, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,604, select.
Zanzibar.$1,608 per passenger.Departing Wed, 5 Aug, returning Wed, 19 Aug.Return flight with Oman Air.Outbound indirect flight with Oman Air, departs from Birmingham on Wed, 5 Aug, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Oman Air, departs from Zanzibar on Wed, 19 Aug, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,608, select.
Zanzibar.$1,617 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Mar, returning Mon, 22 Mar.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Birmingham on Mon, 1 Mar, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Zanzibar on Mon, 22 Mar, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,617, select.
Zanzibar.$1,618 per passenger.Departing Thu, 21 Jan, returning Mon, 1 Feb.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Birmingham on Thu, 21 Jan, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Zanzibar on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,618, select.
Zanzibar.$1,618 per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Feb, returning Mon, 1 Mar.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Birmingham on Wed, 24 Feb, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Zanzibar on Mon, 1 Mar, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,618, select.
Zanzibar.$1,618 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Feb, returning Sun, 7 Feb.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Birmingham on Tue, 2 Feb, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Zanzibar on Sun, 7 Feb, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,618, select.
Zanzibar.$1,626 per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Sep, returning Sun, 27 Sep.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Birmingham on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Zanzibar on Sun, 27 Sep, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,626, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Birmingham to Zanzibar

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Birmingham to Zanzibar flights are currently cheapest in June.
Jul
from $2,010
Aug
from $1,608
Sep
from $1,626
Oct
from $1,440
Nov
from $1,557
Dec
from $1,437
Jan
from $1,543
Feb
from $1,618
Mar
from $1,617
Apr
from $1,763
May
from $1,740
Jun
from $1,411

Birmingham to Zanzibar: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Birmingham to Zanzibar below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Zanzibar.

Zanzibar

6km from central Zanzibar
Closest
from $1,329
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Dar Es Salaam

78km from central Zanzibar
Cheapest
from $1,170
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Birmingham to Zanzibar: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$1,329
Cheapest month to flyNovember

Finding cheap flights from Birmingham to Zanzibar: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Birmingham to Zanzibar is $1,329. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Birmingham to Zanzibar. But we found flights with one or more stops from $1,329.
As of July 2026, there are no flights flying from Birmingham to Zanzibar.
The cheapest month to fly from Birmingham to Zanzibar is usually November.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Birmingham Airport to Zanzibar Airport on Monday, 23 November 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Birmingham Airport and Zanzibar Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Zanzibar but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Zanzibar is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, SWISS offers the cheapest flight tickets to Zanzibar.

Flying from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ): what you need to know

  • The timezone in Zanzibar is UTC+3, which is three hours ahead of Birmingham.

  • For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your BHX to ZNZ flight.

  • During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.

  • If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Birmingham Airport to Zanzibar Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between BHX and ZNZ:

    • Istanbul Airport

    • Dubai Airport

    • Amsterdam Schiphol Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ)

  • $933 is the best price for a one-way Birmingham Airport to Zanzibar Airport flight. Return flights start at $1,329. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.

  • It's a good idea to book early if you're looking for cheap tickets from BHX to ZNZ. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.

  • Getting cheap flights from Birmingham Airport to Zanzibar Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across every month and land a great deal.

  • Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from BHX to ZNZ by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.

  • Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Birmingham Airport to Zanzibar Airport.

Handy information about Birmingham Airport (BHX)

  • Of all flights leaving Birmingham Airport, 72% touch down on time at their destination.

  • Central Birmingham to Birmingham Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.

  • The trip when using public transport takes about 25 minutes.

  • Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near BHX. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Birmingham Airport to Zanzibar Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:

Arriving at Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ)

Getting from Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ) to central Zanzibar

  • Zanzibar Airport to the centre of Zanzibar has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.

  • If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 30 minutes.

When to fly to Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ)

  • July is the busiest month for flights from Birmingham Airport to Zanzibar Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Zanzibar in March.

  • Book your flight from Birmingham Airport to Zanzibar Airport for February if you want to visit Zanzibar during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).

  • For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BHX to ZNZ in July. Average temperatures are between 21ºC (70ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF) then.

Explore more of Tanzania

  • You've visited Zanzibar, now it's time to explore other corners of Tanzania. Journey about 418 kilometres north-west to Arusha to tick off its top attractions. From Kilimanjaro info to Kilimanjaro tours and kilimanjaro trekking, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.

  • If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Tanzania, consider Morogoro, about 177 kilometres south-west of Zanzibar. Choma Waterfalls, Selous Choma Waterfall and Uluguru Nature Forest Reserve are key highlights.

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