Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Zanzibar
Cheap return flights from Edinburgh to Zanzibar
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All prices shown are per person based on return flights only. Prices found in the last 48 hours.
Zanzibar flight facts
What you need to know
What are the cheapest airlines?
- Ryanair
- Ethiopian Airlines
- Turkish Airlines
These airlines usually offer the cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Zanzibar.
What airlines fly indirectly?
- KLM
- British Airways
- Qatar Airways
These airlines fly from Edinburgh to Zanzibar, but you’ll have at least one layover.
How long is the flight?
15 hours 30 minutes
This is the shortest flight time from Edinburgh to Zanzibar.
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Today alone, Netflights has searched over five flights. 05 / Feb / 2026 is currently the lowest priced day of the year to fly the Edinburgh/Zanzibar route. There are around 35 flights on any given week from the UK to Zanzibar and the cheapest month to fly right now is February. Not suitable? Try running another search or viewing all cheap flight deals.
How to get cheap flights from Edinburgh to Zanzibar
Tips and advice from our flight experts
You've searched for flights from Edinburgh to Zanzibar. We've found 25 flights and compared them to give you the best offer. Ethiopian Airlines is the average cheapest for this route, so look out for them. The cheapest offer we've found is a one-way ticket for £30 from Edinburgh to Zanzibar on 19/03/2026 at 00:15.
We've scanned hundreds of airfares from dozens of airlines across the globe. In total, we've found 10 airlines that operate the 7,200 km flight from Edinburgh to Zanzibar.
To find the best offers, consider booking 2-3 months in advance or looking for last-minute deals. Check out Ethiopian Airlines for a budget-friendly option. The average flight duration is about 15 hours 30 minutes. After selecting an offer, fill out your information, proceed with payment, and consider booking a hotel with us or using our flight + hotel service to save time and money.
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