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Connecting route · Lebanon → Tanzania

Flights from Beirut to Zanzibar

There are no direct flights from Beirut to Zanzibar. The easiest way is one stop via Addis Ababa or Abu Dhabi, about 8h 06m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 8h 06m
BEYZNZADD

Beirut to Zanzibar at a glance

Fastest journey8h 06mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Addis Ababa or Abu Dhabi

Best ways to fly from Beirut 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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BEY Addis Ababa (ADD) ZNZ
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 06m
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BEY Abu Dhabi (AUH) ZNZ
Leg 1: Air Arabia, Etihad Airways, Middle East Airlines - Air Liban · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
One airline, one ticket ~9h 55m
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BEY Dubai (DXB) ZNZ
Leg 1: Emirates, flydubai, Middle East Airlines - Air Liban · Leg 2: Air Tanzania, flydubai
One airline, one ticket ~10h 04m
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BEY Doha (DOH) ZNZ
Leg 1: Middle East Airlines - Air Liban, Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~9h 27m
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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
4,471 km2,776 miles
Journey time
8h 06mestimate
Time difference
+1hZanzibar vs Beirut
Currency in Zanzibar
USD
Airports
BEY → ZNZ

Flights from Beirut to Zanzibar: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Beirut to Zanzibar?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Addis Ababa, Abu Dhabi and Dubai. 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 Beirut to Zanzibar?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 06m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,471 km.
Where do you change planes between Beirut and Zanzibar?
The best connecting points are Addis Ababa (ADD), Abu Dhabi (AUH), Dubai (DXB) and Doha (DOH). Ethiopian Airlines flies both legs via Addis Ababa, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Beirut and Zanzibar?
Beirut: Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY). Zanzibar: Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ).
What is the time difference between Beirut and Zanzibar?
Zanzibar is 1 hour ahead of Beirut.

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