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Flights to Zanzibar

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Route details

12402 km
Distance

Weather now

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+86°F
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Airports

ZNZ
6km

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Flight prices to Zanzibar

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We don’t know the price range on the New York to Zanzibar route yet. Not enough people have searched this route to get any price insights. That means you can be one of the first!
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Which is the cheapest month to fly to Zanzibar?

Here are approximate min and max prices for New York to Zanzibar flight (one-way) at the moment:
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We don’t yet have enough data to estimate which month is the cheapest. We will display this data when more people search for this route.
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Is Zanzibar an expensive destination?

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Direct flights to Zanzibar

We could not found any direct flights to Zanzibar from New York. Perhaps try selecting a different origin or search for direct flights to the whole country (Tanzania).
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There are not yet enough searches on this route to determine if there are direct flights or not. Try searching for direct flights and you might find one.
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Airports in Zanzibar and New York

Zanzibar has 1 airport and New York has 4 airports.
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Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)
6 km from Zanzibar city center.
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Which airport in Zanzibar is better?

The closest airport to Zanzibar city center is Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) with 6 km distance. The quickest way to get to city center is to take a taxi from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ), trip will take 10 min.
Lars
Founder, CEO
Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) can be considered Zanzibar’s main airport. It takes about 10 min. by taxi to reach the city center.
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Where to stay in Zanzibar

Find the right accommodation in Zanzibar with Avionero:
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Kasha Boutique Hotel
Matemwe
Free Wi-Fi • WiFi • 24-Hour Reception • Swimming pool • Airport shuttle
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Mangrove Lodge
Chuini
Free Wi-Fi • WiFi • Swimming pool • Airport shuttle • Currency Exchange
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The Residence Zanzibar
Mchangamle, Kizimkazi
Free Wi-Fi • WiFi • Free Parking • Parking • 24-Hour Reception
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Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort
Beit-el-raas street, Malawi Road
24-Hour Reception • Swimming pool • Airport shuttle • Elevator / Lift • Currency Exchange
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Sunshine Marine Lodge
Muyuni
Free Wi-Fi • WiFi • Free Parking • Parking • 24-Hour Reception
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Zanzibar guide

Zanzibar themes

This is what Zanzibar is known for:
Family
Food
Romantic
Nature
Beach

Location

Zanzibar is located in Tanzania, 12402 km away from New York:
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Currency and exchange rate

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Visa to Tanzania

Visa upon arrival is required for US citizens. Allowed stay is - days¹.
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Language in Tanzania

Official language in Tanzania is Swahili, English. People knowledge of English is mediocre².
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Safety

Zanzibar is a relatively safe city. Meanwhile, a moderate level of caution is advised³.
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Zanzibar pros and cons

Planning a trip to Zanzibar? Check the weather

16 Days Weather Forecast

Here’s how the weather in Zanzibar looks currently:
Sat, 28 December
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+86°F
Rain
6 m/s
66 %
Sun, 29 December
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+88°F
Scattered clouds
6 m/s
62 %
Mon, 30 December
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+88°F
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7 m/s
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Tue, 31 December
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+86°F
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6 m/s
64 %
Wed, 01 January
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+86°F
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6 m/s
69 %
Thu, 02 January
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+86°F
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5 m/s
67 %
Fri, 03 January
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+86°F
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5 m/s
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Sat, 04 January
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+88°F
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6 m/s
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Sun, 05 January
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7 m/s
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Mon, 06 January
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6 m/s
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Tue, 07 January
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6 m/s
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Wed, 08 January
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5 m/s
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Thu, 09 January
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6 m/s
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Fri, 10 January
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+86°F
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6 m/s
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Sat, 11 January
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7 m/s
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Sun, 12 January
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7 m/s
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Monthly weather

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Zanzibar will be like?
Still thinking when to go? Read when is the best time to visit Zanzibar.

FAQ

Flying to Zanzibar? Here are some useful things to know:
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What airports are in Zanzibar?
Zanzibar is served by 1 airport: Abeid Amani Karume International Airport. The nearest airport is Abeid Amani Karume International Airport located 6 km away.
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How far is Zanzibar by plane?
Zanzibar is around 12402 km away from New York.
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What is the flight time to Zanzibar?
Typically it takes NaN to fly to Zanzibar if you are flying from New York.
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How good the weather is in Zanzibar?
The coldest month is June with an average temperature of +77°F. The hottest month is January with an average temperature of +82°F. Right now it is +86°F and Rain in Zanzibar.
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Are there any direct flights to Zanzibar?
No, there are no direct flights to Zanzibar if you are flying from New York.
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About Avionero

Avionero is a Swedish travel planning startup located in Malmo, founded by Lars Kristensson and Anton Tyulenev.
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Source of the data

The prices, airlines, and airport data on the pages come from our own database. It is based on searches made by our users and comes with some degree of approximation and estimation.

Prices stated on the page are “cached prices”, meaning that those prices were accurate when the search was made. Usually, there is a time stamp next to such prices.

Quotes on the page are coming from real people with whom we did multiple interviews about the route.

Other sources:

  • (1) Visa data is taken from Passport Index;
  • (2) “English knowledge” is based on the ranking of countries and regions by English skills by EF;
  • (3) “Safety index” is taken from Numbeo;
  • (4) “Air quality index” is a PM2.5 data from 2023 taken from IQAir;
  • (5) Amount of trees is an approximation (source: Climate Neutral Group);

Last updated 6.06.2024