Cheap flights from London to Zanzibar

Q: What are the cheapest airlines?

Air France, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, KLM, Kenya Airways. These airlines usually offer the cheapest flights from London to Zanzibar.

Q: What airlines fly indirectly?

Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, Emirates, Kenya Airways, KLM. These airlines fly from London to Zanzibar, but you’ll have at least one layover.

Q: How long is the flight?

11 hrs 25 mins. This is the shortest flight time from London to Zanzibar.

from as little as £562

11 nights in Zanzibar, departing London Gatwick on 01 / Jun / 2025 with Ethiopian Airlines (price found 80 hours ago)

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What are the cheapest airlines?

Air France
Emirates
Ethiopian Airlines
KLM
Kenya Airways

These airlines usually offer the cheapest flights from London to Zanzibar.

What airlines fly indirectly?

Qatar Airways
Turkish Airlines
Emirates
Kenya Airways
KLM

These airlines fly from London to Zanzibar, but you’ll have at least one layover.

How long is the flight?

11 hrs 25 mins

This is the shortest flight time from London to Zanzibar.

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London Gatwick to Zanzibar

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01 / Jun / 2025 is currently the lowest priced day of the year to fly the London/Zanzibar route. There are around 1,223 flights on any given week from the UK to Zanzibar and the cheapest month to fly right now is June.

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How to get cheap flights from London to Zanzibar

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Find a good deal on your flight from London to Zanzibar with Netflights. 1,223 flights go via this route every week, and we've collected them all to help you find the best flight deal. If you want to keep your options open, take a look at flights from another airport in London.

London Gatwick (LGW) is the most popular airport in this city for flights to Zanzibar, and the most popular airlines are Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines & Emirates. Both flight prices and accommodation rates fluctuate throughout the year, but searching by month will reveal the cheapest times to fly.

Last-minute deals can be cheaper, but it's risky. It's best to book flights to Zanzibar in advance to avoid disappointment. Ethiopian Airlines usually have the lowest prices, so keep an eye out for their flights. Flights from London to Zanzibar generally take about 15 hrs 35 mins.

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