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Connecting route · Kyrgyzstan → Tanzania

Flights from Bishkek to Zanzibar

There are no direct flights from Bishkek to Zanzibar. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or Istanbul, about 10h 41m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 10h 41m
BSZZNZDXB

Bishkek to Zanzibar at a glance

Fastest journey10h 41mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Istanbul

Best ways to fly from Bishkek 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
BSZ Dubai (DXB) ZNZ
Leg 1: flydubai · Leg 2: Air Tanzania, flydubai
One airline, one ticket ~10h 41m
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BSZ Istanbul (IST) ZNZ
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~13h 52m
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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
6,516 km4,046 miles
Journey time
10h 41mestimate
Time difference
-3hZanzibar vs Bishkek
Currency in Zanzibar
USD
Airports
BSZ → ZNZ

Flights from Bishkek to Zanzibar: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Bishkek to Zanzibar?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dubai 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 Bishkek to Zanzibar?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 41m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,516 km.
Where do you change planes between Bishkek and Zanzibar?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB) and Istanbul (IST). flydubai flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Bishkek and Zanzibar?
Bishkek: Manas International Airport (BSZ). Zanzibar: Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ).
What is the time difference between Bishkek and Zanzibar?
Zanzibar is 3 hours behind Bishkek.

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