Cheap flights from London to Zanzibar

Nonstop flights run on a seasonal schedule, the next one is on 29 May. Operated by British Airways, about 11h 20m in the air, 4,612 mi (7,423 km). Tickets from $333.

Flights from London to Zanzibar

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Prices by day: London to Zanzibar

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London to Zanzibar at a glance

flight time, nonstop
11h 20m
straight-line distance
4,612 mi (7,423 km)
next flight
29 May
departure time
09:05
lowest price, with a connection, 5 January
$333
average across months
$421
airline
1

London to Zanzibar ticket prices by month

Lowest one-way fare found by recent searches

Cheapest month: January 2027, tickets from $333. Prices come from searches over the last few days; check the search for your exact date.

The most expensive month is June 2027: from $616. The average across months is $421.

London to Zanzibar flight schedule

1 seasonal or one-off. Departure and arrival times are local.

Seasonal and one-off flights

Not operating in the next two weeks. The first of them is on 29 May.

FlightDepartsArrivesDurationDaysAircraft
BA 2163
British Airways
09:05 London Gatwick, terminal S
22:25 Zanzibar International, terminal 3
11h 20m
Seasonal
Boeing 777

Days of the week are taken from the schedule for the next 14 days; schedules change by season. Zanzibar is 3 hours ahead of London. The search shows seat availability and the price for your date.

Airlines flying London to Zanzibar

Flights a week by schedule and the cheapest nonstop fare of each airline found by recent searches

  • British Airways: 1 flight, departs at 09:05 MTWTFSS

Airports

Where flights from London to Zanzibar depart and land

Departure from London

Terminal S, 24 mi (39 km) from the city centre

Arrival in Zanzibar

Terminal 3, 4 mi (6 km) from the city centre

When to visit Zanzibar

Weather by month

Best time to visit: February, +33° by day, sea +30°. In November it is +30° by day and +24° at night, sea +28°, with 23 rainy days.

Jan
+32° +26° +30° 14 days
Feb
+33° +26° +30° 12 days
Mar
+32° +26° +30° 19 days
Apr
+28° +25° +29° 27 days
May
+28° +25° +28° 20 days
Jun
+28° +24° +28° 18 days
Jul
+27° +23° +27° 18 days
Aug
+28° +23° +26° 16 days
Sep
+29° +23° +26° 18 days
Oct
+30° +24° +27° 19 days
Nov
+30° +24° +28° 23 days
Dec
+31° +25° +30° 22 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, sea temperature (in blue), rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from London to Zanzibar?
A nonstop flight takes 11 hours 20 minutes on average.
How far is Zanzibar from London?
4,612 mi (7,423 km) in a straight line between the cities.
Which airlines fly nonstop from London to Zanzibar?
British Airways.
When are the first and last flights from London to Zanzibar?
The flight departs at 09:05 (BA2163). Local time.
What is the cheapest month to fly from London to Zanzibar?
January 2027: tickets from $333. The most expensive is June 2027, from $616.
What is the cheapest upcoming date to fly from London to Zanzibar?
5 January 2027 (Tuesday): from $333 one way, with a connection, by recent searches. The search shows the price for your dates.
What is the time difference between London and Zanzibar?
Zanzibar is 2 hours ahead of London. Schedule times on this page are local to each airport.
Which London airport do flights to Zanzibar leave from?
London Gatwick.