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Flights from Athens to Zanzibar
There are no direct flights from Athens to Zanzibar. The easiest way is one stop via Tel Aviv Yafo or Istanbul, about 9h 20m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 9h 03m
Athens to Zanzibar at a glance
Fastest journey9h 03mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Tel Aviv Yafo or Istanbul
Best ways to fly from Athens to Zanzibar
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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ATH Tel Aviv Yafo (TLV) ZNZ
Leg 1: Aegean Airlines, Arkia, Bluebird Airways · Leg 2: Arkia, Israir Airlines
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ATH Istanbul (IST) ZNZ
Leg 1: Aegean Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Sky Express (Greece) · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 5,164 km3,207 miles
- Journey time
- 9h 03mestimate
- Time difference
- +1hZanzibar vs Athens
- Currency in Zanzibar
- USD
- Airports
- ATH → ZNZ
Flights from Athens to Zanzibar: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Athens to Zanzibar?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Tel Aviv Yafo, Istanbul and Addis Ababa. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Athens to Zanzibar?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 03m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,164 km.
Where do you change planes between Athens and Zanzibar?
The best connecting points are Tel Aviv Yafo (TLV), Istanbul (IST), Addis Ababa (ADD) and Doha (DOH). Aegean Airlines flies both legs via Tel Aviv Yafo, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Athens and Zanzibar?
Athens: Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH). Zanzibar: Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ).
What is the time difference between Athens and Zanzibar?
Zanzibar is 1 hour ahead of Athens.
