Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from London to Zanzibar City over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from US$288 and round-trip from US$630. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

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, Oman Air, and Kenya Airways, among 4 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
Oman Air logo Oman Air
Kenya Airways logo Kenya Airways
Condor Airlines logo Condor Airlines
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from London to Zanzibar City according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

London to Zanzibar City Flight Information

The distance between London and Zanzibar City is about 7,429.33 km. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in July. The off-season for travel is September.

Cheapest one-way flight price US$288
Cheapest return ticket price US$630
Cheapest month September
Peak season for travel July
Flight distance 7,429.33 km
Popular airline Ethiopian Airlines
Flight statistics for the London–Zanzibar City route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Trends on Flights from London to Zanzibar City

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from London to Zanzibar City?

Average monthly one-way flight prices from London to Zanzibar City, based on bookings made by Trip.com users over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from London to Zanzibar City is April, with an average price of US$554; while the month with the highest flight price is usually December, with an average price of up to US$915.

US$915
US$735
US$554
US$374
    Cheapest
  • US$666
    Sep
  • US$791
    Oct
  • US$829
    Nov
  • US$915
    Dec
  • US$722
    Jan
  • US$663
    Feb
  • US$888
    Mar
  • US$554
    Apr
  • US$743
    May
  • US$707
    Jun
  • US$883
    Jul
  • US$782
    Aug

Which month has the cheapest round-trip flights from London to Zanzibar City?

The average price of round-trip flights from London to Zanzibar City purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for round-trip flights from London to Zanzibar City are found during March, with an average price of US$897. Conversely, the highest prices are found during July, with an average price of up to US$1,538.

US$1,538
US$1,218
US$897
US$577
    Cheapest
  • US$1,034
    Sep
  • US$1,012
    Oct
  • US$919
    Nov
  • US$1,024
    Dec
  • US$981
    Jan
  • US$1,012
    Feb
  • US$897
    Mar
  • US$1,086
    Apr
  • US$1,081
    May
  • US$1,096
    Jun
  • US$1,538
    Jul
  • US$1,413
    Aug

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from London to Zanzibar City (LON-ZNZ)?

    Based on Trip.com data, easyJet offers one-way fares as low as US$288 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. STN to ZNZ on Fri, Sep 25), while easyJet offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$630 departing on Sun, Sep 13 and returning on Fri, Sep 18.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from London to Zanzibar City with the following airlines, including: easyJet 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.
  • To find best deals on flights from London to Zanzibar City, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Fri, Sep 25, with one-way flights priced at just US$288.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is easyJet.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
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    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Zanzibar City travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from London to Zanzibar City is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from London to Zanzibar City on September 20, 2026 with easyJet, with prices starting at US$660.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Zanzibar City: Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ). Flying from Heathrow Airport to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (LHR-ZNZ) is by far the most common option on this route.
  • The time difference between Zanzibar City and London is 3h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled 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 US$859. 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 traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • easyJet and Condorare the most popular budget airlines flying from London to Zanzibar City. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

Read before Taking Flights from London to Zanzibar

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.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from London to Zanzibar City

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from London to Zanzibar City?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from London to Zanzibar City on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Kenya Airways provides the lowest-priced direct flights from London to Zanzibar City, with fares starting at US$902.

US$756
US$902
US$1,049
US$1,195
US$1,341
Kenya Airways
US$902
Kenya Airways
Ethiopian Airlines
US$971
Ethiopian Airlines
Turkish Airlines
US$977
Turkish Airlines
Rwandair
US$1,000
Rwandair
Etihad Airways
US$1,101
Etihad Airways
Emirates
US$1,341
Emirates

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Change & Cancellation Policy

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