Cheap Flights from Zurich (ZRH) to Zanzibar (ZNZ)

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Flight deals from Zurich to Zanzibar

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Zurich Airport to Zanzibar Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,208. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Zanzibar.$1,153 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Nov, returning Wed, 11 Nov.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Zurich on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Zanzibar on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,153, select.

Zanzibar.$1,153 per passenger.Departing Sun, 6 Sep, returning Wed, 21 Oct.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Zurich on Sun, 6 Sep, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Zanzibar on Wed, 21 Oct, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,153, select.

Zanzibar.$1,153 per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 Oct, returning Mon, 30 Nov.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Zurich on Thu, 22 Oct, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Zanzibar on Mon, 30 Nov, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,153, select.

Zanzibar.$1,154 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep, returning Mon, 30 Nov.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Zurich on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Zanzibar on Mon, 30 Nov, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,154, select.

Zanzibar.$1,155 per passenger.Departing Sat, 28 Nov, returning Fri, 18 Dec.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Zurich on Sat, 28 Nov, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Zanzibar on Fri, 18 Dec, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,155, select.

Zanzibar.$1,157 per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Sep, returning Mon, 21 Sep.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Zurich on Sat, 5 Sep, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Zanzibar on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,157, select.

Zanzibar.$1,192 per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 Oct, returning Wed, 21 Oct.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Zurich on Tue, 13 Oct, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Zanzibar on Wed, 21 Oct, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,192, select.

Zanzibar.$1,207 per passenger.Departing Sat, 15 May, returning Sun, 30 May.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Zurich on Sat, 15 May, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Zanzibar on Sun, 30 May, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,207, select.

Zanzibar.$1,209 per passenger.Departing Sat, 1 Aug, returning Sun, 16 Aug.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Zurich on Sat, 1 Aug, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Zanzibar on Sun, 16 Aug, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,209, select.

Zanzibar.$1,306 per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 Aug, returning Wed, 23 Sep.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Zurich on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Zanzibar on Wed, 23 Sep, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,306, select.

Zanzibar.$1,318 per passenger.Departing Sun, 17 Jan, returning Sun, 24 Jan.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Zurich on Sun, 17 Jan, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Zanzibar on Sun, 24 Jan, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,318, select.

Zanzibar.$1,346 per passenger.Departing Sun, 31 Jan, returning Wed, 10 Feb.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Zurich on Sun, 31 Jan, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Zanzibar on Wed, 10 Feb, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,346, select.

Zanzibar.$1,363 per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Feb, returning Sun, 7 Feb.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Zurich on Thu, 4 Feb, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Zanzibar on Sun, 7 Feb, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,363, select.

Zanzibar.$1,422 per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Feb, returning Fri, 5 Mar.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Zurich on Tue, 23 Feb, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Zanzibar on Fri, 5 Mar, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,422, select.

Zanzibar.$1,424 per passenger.Departing Sat, 13 Mar, returning Fri, 26 Mar.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Zurich on Sat, 13 Mar, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Zanzibar on Fri, 26 Mar, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,424, select.

Zanzibar.$1,426 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Dec, returning Fri, 18 Dec.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Zurich on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Zanzibar on Fri, 18 Dec, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,426, select.

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Zurich to Zanzibar: Alternative routes

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

Zanzibar

6km from central Zanzibar

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Dar Es Salaam

78km from central Zanzibar

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Zurich to Zanzibar: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$1,152
Cheapest month to fly	October

Finding cheap flights from Zurich to Zanzibar: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Zurich to Zanzibar?

The best price we found for a return flight from Zurich to Zanzibar is $1,152. 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.

Which airlines fly direct from Zurich to Zanzibar?

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Zurich to Zanzibar. But we found flights with one or more stops from $1,153.

How many flights are there a week from Zurich to Zanzibar?

As of July 2026, there are no flights flying from Zurich to Zanzibar.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Zurich to Zanzibar?

The cheapest month to fly from Zurich to Zanzibar is usually October.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Zurich Airport to Zanzibar Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Zurich Airport to Zanzibar Airport on Thursday, 22 October 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Zurich Airport to Zanzibar Airport?

No airlines currently offer direct flights between Zurich Airport and Zanzibar Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.

How can I find the best flight deal to Zanzibar?

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.

When is the best time to book flights to Zanzibar?

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.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Zurich Airport to Zanzibar with?

Currently, Etihad Airways offers the cheapest flight tickets to Zanzibar.

Flying from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ): what you need to know

The timezone in Zanzibar is UTC+3, which is two hours ahead of Zurich.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Get to the airport on time to board your ZRH to ZNZ flight.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

How to find the cheapest flights from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ)

The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Zurich Airport to Zanzibar Airport flight is $584. A round-trip fare is currently $1,153. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from ZRH to ZNZ, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Zurich Airport to Zanzibar Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across every month and land a great deal.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from ZRH to ZNZ.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Zurich Airport to Zanzibar Airport.

Handy information about Zurich Airport (ZRH)

When it comes to the on-time performance of Zurich Airport, 76% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Zurich Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Zurich. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 10 minutes.
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Arriving at Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ)

Reserve a hotel near ZNZ if you're taking a late Zurich Airport to Zanzibar Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
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To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Zanzibar Airport around one week in advance.

When to fly to Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ)

July is the most popular month for flights from Zurich Airport to Zanzibar Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Zanzibar in March.
Book your flight from Zurich Airport to Zanzibar Airport for February if you want to explore Zanzibar during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
July has average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ZRH to ZNZ around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.

Explore more of Tanzania

Zanzibar has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Tanzania just waiting to be explored. About 418 kilometres north-west of Zanzibar, a trip to Arusha will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Kilimanjaro info, Kilimanjaro tours and kilimanjaro trekking.
Morogoro is another essential stop in Tanzania and is around 177 kilometres south-west of Zanzibar. No trip is complete without experiencing Choma Waterfalls, Selous Choma Waterfall and Uluguru Nature Forest Reserve.