Flying from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ): what you need to know
Zanzibar's timezone is UTC+3, making Zanzibar four hours behind Bangkok.
To ensure you get on your BKK to ZNZ flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Zanzibar International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between BKK and ZNZ:
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
Muscat International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
$516 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Suvarnabhumi Airport to Zanzibar International Airport flight. Return flights start from $1,193. These fares can change depending on availability.
To score cheap tickets from BKK to ZNZ, book early. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when looking for your flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Zanzibar International Airport.
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Handy information about Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
When it comes to Suvarnabhumi Airport's on-time performance, data shows 67.87% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Bangkok to Suvarnabhumi Airport is approximately 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 1 hour 5 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near BKK. Whether you have an early flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Zanzibar International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
If you're landing on a late Suvarnabhumi Airport to Zanzibar International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near ZNZ:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Zanzibar International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from KARIBU KWETU ZANZIBAR, Auto-Union or Green Motion and experience the lesser-explored corners of Zanzibar and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Zanzibar International Airport around one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) to central Zanzibar
Zanzibar International Airport is roughly 6 kilometres from the centre of Zanzibar. The drive time takes around 10 minutes.
When to fly to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
July is the most popular month for flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Zanzibar International Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Zanzibar in February.
The warmest month in Zanzibar is March, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Zanzibar International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BKK to ZNZ in August. Average temperatures are between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.
Explore more of Tanzania
You've done Zanzibar, now it's time to discover other corners of Tanzania. Journey about 418 kilometres north-west to Arusha to tick off its top sights. From Lake Duluti to Old Boma Museum and Arusha Declaration Museum, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Morogoro is another essential stop in Tanzania and is around 177 kilometres south-west of Zanzibar. No journey is complete without dropping by Uluguru Nature Forest Reserve, Mount Premji and Ritungu Tours & Safari Ltd.