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Cheap flights from Istanbul (IST) to Zanzibar (ZNZ)

IST — ZNZ
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Istanbul to Zanzibar Intl are usually found in March or April, booked 8 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Istanbul (IST) to Zanzibar (ZNZ). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$804

Good round-trip deal

$1,227 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($20 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Best time to book a flight from Istanbul to Zanzibar

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Istanbul Airport to Zanzibar

How far ahead should I book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Zanzibar?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Istanbul to Zanzibar. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Istanbul Airport to Zanzibar is 7 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Zanzibar?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Zanzibar (average of $989). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Zanzibar in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,758). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IST to ZNZ?

Find hourly flight availability from Istanbul to Zanzibar. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 27% on flights from Istanbul Airport to Zanzibar by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

Rainfall in Zanzibar by month

Plan your trip to Zanzibar by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Zanzibar ranges from 0.8 - 12.6 inches per month. April is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 12.6 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Zanzibar when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in Zanzibar by month

Plan your trip to Zanzibar by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Zanzibar, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 75.2 F).

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Zanzibar from Istanbul?

    Zanzibar Intl (ZNZ), located 4.4 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Istanbul to Zanzibar. 3 airlines have flights to Zanzibar Intl from Istanbul on a regular basis. Booking flights from Istanbul to Zanzibar Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 1 inbound flight from Istanbul per day.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Istanbul to Zanzibar that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Istanbul to Zanzibar flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Istanbul to Zanzibar?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Istanbul to Zanzibar.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Istanbul to Zanzibar?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Istanbul to Zanzibar by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Zanzibar?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Zanzibar (average of $989). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Zanzibar in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,758). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Istanbul to Zanzibar

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Istanbul to Zanzibar. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapest$562Average$712FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
flydubaiCheapest$716Average$829FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$847Average$1,089FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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