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Flights from Basel to Zanzibar

There are no direct flights from Basel to Zanzibar. The easiest way is one stop via Tel Aviv Yafo or Amsterdam, about 11h 27m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 11h 27m
BSLZNZTLV

Basel to Zanzibar at a glance

Fastest journey11h 27mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Tel Aviv Yafo or Amsterdam

Best ways to fly from Basel to Zanzibar

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
EAP Tel Aviv Yafo (TLV) ZNZ
Leg 1: Arkia, EasyJet Switzerland, Israir Airlines · Leg 2: Arkia, Israir Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~11h 27m
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EAP Amsterdam (AMS) ZNZ
Leg 1: easyJet, EasyJet Switzerland, KLM · Leg 2: KLM
One airline, one ticket ~12h 18m
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3
EAP Istanbul (IST) ZNZ
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~11h 30m
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EAP Paris (CDG) ZNZ
Leg 1: Air France · Leg 2: Air France
One airline, one ticket ~11h 52m
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EAP Dubai (DXB) ZNZ
Leg 1: flydubai · Leg 2: Air Tanzania, flydubai
One airline, one ticket ~13h 26m
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EAP Frankfurt (FRA) ZNZ
Leg 1: Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Condor, Discover Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~12h 30m
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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
6,729 km4,179 miles
Journey time
11h 27mestimate
Time difference
+2hZanzibar vs Basel
Currency in Zanzibar
USD
Airports
BSL → ZNZ

Flights from Basel to Zanzibar: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Basel to Zanzibar?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Tel Aviv Yafo, Amsterdam and Istanbul. 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 Basel to Zanzibar?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 11h 27m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,729 km.
Where do you change planes between Basel and Zanzibar?
The best connecting points are Tel Aviv Yafo (TLV), Amsterdam (AMS), Istanbul (IST) and Paris (CDG). Arkia flies both legs via Tel Aviv Yafo, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Basel and Zanzibar?
Basel: EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg (BSL). Zanzibar: Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ).
What is the time difference between Basel and Zanzibar?
Zanzibar is 2 hours ahead of Basel.

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