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What to know about flights from London to Zanzibar City?

The distance between London and Zanzibar City is approximately 7,429.33km. According to Trip.com data, travel demand is highest in July. September is generally the cheapest month to book.

Cheapest one-way
£273
easyJet easyJet LON-ZNZ 32h 40m · 1 stop Fri, Oct 30
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Cheapest return
£495
easyJet easyJet LON-ZNZ 19h 50m · 2 stops Thu, Dec 3 - Mon, Dec 7
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Best time to book
April
Cheapest
July
Peak season for travel
Route details
7,429.33km
Flight distance

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from London to Zanzibar City over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from £273 and round-trip from £495. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • LGW 09:20
        19h 50m
        1 stop
        ZNZ 08:10
        London - Zanzibar City | Thu, Dec 3 | easyJet
        ZNZ 05:45
        18h 15m
        1 stop
        LGW 21:00
        Zanzibar City - London | Mon, Dec 7 | Air Cairo
        £495 £780
        37% off
        37% off
        £780 £495
      • LGW 12:10
        13h 35m
        1 stop
        ZNZ 04:45
        London - Zanzibar City | Sun, Dec 6 | easyJet
        ZNZ 06:50
        20h 40m
        1 stop
        LGW 00:30
        Zanzibar City - London | Sun, Dec 13 | Air Cairo
        £497 £780
        36% off
        36% off
        £780 £497
      • LTN 13:05
        13h
        1 stop
        ZNZ 05:05
        London - Zanzibar City | Wed, Nov 18 | Wizz Air UK
        ZNZ 05:45
        22h 20m
        1 stop
        LTN 01:05
        Zanzibar City - London | Mon, Nov 23 | Air Cairo
        £518 £780
        34% off
        34% off
        £780 £518
      • LGW 12:10
        13h 35m
        1 stop
        ZNZ 04:45
        London - Zanzibar City | Sun, Nov 29 | easyJet
        ZNZ 09:10
        19h 5m
        1 stop
        LGW 01:15
        Zanzibar City - London | Fri, Dec 4 | Air Cairo
        £539
        31% off
        £780 £539
      • LGW 08:40
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        ZNZ 05:05
        London - Zanzibar City | Wed, Dec 9 | easyJet
        ZNZ 06:50
        17h 55m
        1 stop
        LGW 21:45
        Zanzibar City - London | Sun, Dec 13 | Air Cairo
        £543
        30% off
        £780 £543
      • LTN 08:00
        16h 10m
        1 stop
        ZNZ 03:10
        London - Zanzibar City | Fri, Nov 13 | easyJet
        ZNZ 06:05
        18h 40m
        1 stop
        LGW 21:45
        Zanzibar City - London | Thu, Nov 19 | Air Cairo
        £543
        30% off
        £780 £543
      • LTN 13:05
        13h 45m
        1 stop
        ZNZ 05:50
        London - Zanzibar City | Sat, Nov 28 | Wizz Air UK
        ZNZ 09:10
        18h 55m
        1 stop
        LTN 01:05
        Zanzibar City - London | Fri, Dec 4 | Air Cairo
        £546
        30% off
        £780 £546
      • LTN 09:00
        17h 5m
        1 stop
        ZNZ 05:05
        London - Zanzibar City | Wed, Nov 18 | easyJet
        ZNZ 05:45
        21h 25m
        1 stop
        LGW 00:10
        Zanzibar City - London | Mon, Nov 23 | Air Cairo
        £553
        28% off
        £780 £553
      • LTN 08:00
        16h 10m
        1 stop
        ZNZ 03:10
        London - Zanzibar City | Fri, Nov 27 | easyJet
        ZNZ 06:05
        19h 15m
        1 stop
        LTN 22:20
        Zanzibar City - London | Thu, Dec 3 | Air Cairo
        £564
        28% off
        £780 £564
      • LTN 13:05
        13h
        1 stop
        ZNZ 05:05
        London - Zanzibar City | Wed, Nov 11 | Wizz Air UK
        ZNZ 05:35
        27h 20m
        1 stop
        LHR 05:55
        Zanzibar City - London | Sun, Nov 15 | Oman Air
        £569
        27% off
        £780 £569
      • LON 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        ZNZ 14:00
        London - Zanzibar City | Tue, Oct 13 | Normal Airline
        ZNZ 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        LON 16:00
        Zanzibar City - London | Thu, Oct 15 | Normal Airline
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      • LGW 20:00
        32h 40m
        1 stop
        ZNZ 07:40
        London - Zanzibar City | Fri, Oct 30 | easyJet
        £273 £414
        34% off
        34% off
        £414 £273
      • STN 20:10
        33h 40m
        1 stop
        ZNZ 07:50
        London - Zanzibar City | Fri, Oct 23 | easyJet
        £275 £414
        34% off
        34% off
        £414 £275
      • LTN 13:05
        13h
        1 stop
        ZNZ 05:05
        London - Zanzibar City | Fri, Nov 27 | Wizz Air UK
        £279 £414
        33% off
        33% off
        £414 £279
      • LTN 07:50
        21h 35m
        1 stop
        ZNZ 07:25
        London - Zanzibar City | Tue, Oct 13 | easyJet
        £288
        30% off
        £414 £288
      • LTN 13:05
        13h
        1 stop
        ZNZ 05:05
        London - Zanzibar City | Fri, Nov 6 | Wizz Air UK
        £289
        30% off
        £414 £289
      • LTN 06:00
        23h 50m
        1 stop
        ZNZ 07:50
        London - Zanzibar City | Sat, Oct 24 | easyJet
        £289
        30% off
        £414 £289
      • LTN 13:05
        13h
        1 stop
        ZNZ 05:05
        London - Zanzibar City | Fri, Dec 4 | Wizz Air UK
        £294
        28% off
        £414 £294
      • LTN 13:05
        13h 45m
        1 stop
        ZNZ 05:50
        London - Zanzibar City | Mon, Nov 9 | Wizz Air UK
        £295
        28% off
        £414 £295
      • LTN 10:20
        13h 50m
        1 stop
        ZNZ 03:10
        London - Zanzibar City | Sun, Nov 22 | Wizz Air UK
        £300
        28% off
        £414 £300
      • LTN 19:10
        34h 15m
        1 stop
        ZNZ 07:25
        London - Zanzibar City | Mon, Oct 12 | easyJet
        £302
        27% off
        £414 £302
      • LON 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        ZNZ 14:00
        London - Zanzibar City | Tue, Oct 13 | Normal Airline
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Which airlines are the most popular for London to Zanzibar City flights?

The most popular airlines flying from London to Zanzibar City are Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, and Kenya Airways, among 14 carriers on this route. easyJet offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
Ethiopian Airlines logo Ethiopian Airlines
Etihad Airways logo Etihad Airways
Kenya Airways logo Kenya Airways
EgyptAir logo EgyptAir
Oman Air logo Oman Air
Turkish Airlines logo Turkish Airlines
Rwandair logo Rwandair
Emirates logo Emirates
easyJet logo easyJet
Condor Airlines logo Condor Airlines
Ryanair logo Ryanair
Uganda Airlines logo Uganda Airlines
Arke Airlines logo Arke Airlines
British Airways logo British Airways
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from London to Zanzibar City according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com Price Insights on London to Zanzibar City Flights

What is the cheapest month to book a one-way flight from London to Zanzibar City?

Average price of one-way tickets from London to Zanzibar City booked on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

For a one-way flight from London to Zanzibar City, fares are lowest in April (£419) and highest in December (£693).

£693
£556
£419
£282
    Cheapest
  • £637
    Oct
  • £627
    Nov
  • £693
    Dec
  • £547
    Jan
  • £502
    Feb
  • £672
    Mar
  • £419
    Apr
  • £562
    May
  • £535
    Jun
  • £668
    Jul
  • £592
    Aug
  • £522
    Sep

What is the cheapest month to book a return flight from London to Zanzibar City?

Average price of return tickets from London to Zanzibar City booked on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

For a return flight from London to Zanzibar City, fares are lowest in March (£679) and highest in July (£1,165).

£1,165
£922
£679
£436
    Cheapest
  • £768
    Oct
  • £696
    Nov
  • £775
    Dec
  • £743
    Jan
  • £766
    Feb
  • £679
    Mar
  • £822
    Apr
  • £818
    May
  • £830
    Jun
  • £1,165
    Jul
  • £1,069
    Aug
  • £745
    Sep

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from London to Zanzibar City?

    Based on Trip.com data, easyJet offers Cheapest nonstop one-way flights from £273 (for example, LGW–ZNZ on Fri, Oct 30). For a Cheapest nonstop return flight, easyJet offers fares from £495, departing on Thu, Dec 3 and returning on Mon, Dec 7.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from London to Zanzibar City with the following airlines, including: easyJet Ryanair Wizz Air UK TUI fly Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from London to Zanzibar City is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Here are some tips for finding the best flight deals from London to Zanzibar City on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates. The cheapest flight is currently on Fri, Oct 30, with one-way fares from just £273.
    · Compare airlines. easyJet currently offers the lowest fares on this route.
    · Set up a price alert to track fare changes without searching every day.
    · Check Trip.com regularly for flight deals and available promo codes.
    · Avoid peak season or book early. July is generally the busiest month for travel to Zanzibar City.
    · Get exclusive promo codes on the Trip.com app.
  • The cheapest month to book a flight from London to Zanzibar City is usually September, when demand is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our October flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from London to Zanzibar City on October 31, 2026 with Oman Air, with prices starting at £602.
  • Flights to Zanzibar City can arrive at: Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ). The most common route connects Heathrow Airport and Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (LHR–ZNZ).
  • The time difference between Zanzibar City and London is 3h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from London to Zanzibar City is £636. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Enter London and Zanzibar City, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveller details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • Condor, Ryanair and easyJetare the most popular budget airlines flying from London to Zanzibar City. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

Flights to Zanzibar from London

If you’re looking to book cheap flights from London to Zanzibar, Trip.com has you covered. Many people travel from London to Zanzibar for the city’s world-famous sights, delicious Tanzanian cuisine and unrivalled shopping scene. A convenient destination, you can fly from London to Zanzibar in just over 12 hours, making it the perfect place for a short city break, or even a gateway to explore the rest of Tanzania. With prices starting from just £339, there’s never been a better time to book tickets from London to Zanzibar and experience all that this incredible city has to offer.

How to find a cheap flights from London to Zanzibar

Finding cheap flights from London to Zanzibar is easy with our money-saving tips. You can secure the best deals by booking in advance, flying on a weekday rather than a weekend, going incognito when browsing for flights, and choosing to fly with better-priced budget airlines.

Airlines that fly from London to Zanzibar

A few airlines offer direct flights from London to Zanzibar, including British Airways, Air Tanzania Company Limited (ATCL)

Flight time from London to Zanzibar

Flight from London to Zanzibar takes around 12 hours in average.

Departure from a London Airport to Zanzibar

Flights from London Heathrow Airprot to Zanzibar You can get a tube direct from the city centre to the airport. It takes approximately 45 minutes on the Piccadilly Line with prices starting from £5.50, or 30 minutes on the Elizabeth Line for £12.80. You can also get the Heathrow Express from London Paddington in 15 minutes from £5.50, or a 35-minute coach from London Victoria from £6.Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Zanzibar The Gatwick Express offers a non-stop train from London Victoria in just 30 minutes for £19.90. Southern and Thameslink also offer trains, with prices starting from £11.30. You can also get a coach from London Victoria to Gatwick from £10 which takes 1.5-2 hours.Flights from London Stansted Airport to Zanzibar The Stansted Express takes 50 minutes from London Liverpool street with prices from £9.90. You can also get the Airport Bus Express from here too, which takes around 1 hour and costs £12.Flights from London Luton Airport to Zanzibar The Luton Airport Express from London St Pancras takes 32 minutes with tickets from £10, or from just £5, you can get a 1.5 hour National Express Coach from London Victoria.Flights from London City Airport to Zanzibar You can get the DLR to London City Airport from Bank in around 20 minutes, with prices starting from just £3.Flights from London Southend Airport to Zanzibar Greater Anglia and c2c offer trains from Liverpool street station to Southend airport in 52 minutes, with tickets starting from £20.10.

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To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline's ticket policy.
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If the flight schedule has changed and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please visit the customer support pages.