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Connecting route · Romania → Tanzania

Flights from Bucharest to Zanzibar

There are no direct flights from Bucharest to Zanzibar. The easiest way is one stop via Tel Aviv Yafo or Istanbul, about 9h 50m door to door.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 9h 46m
BUHZNZTLV

Bucharest to Zanzibar at a glance

Fastest journey9h 46mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Tel Aviv Yafo or Istanbul

Best ways to fly from Bucharest 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
BUH Tel Aviv Yafo (TLV) ZNZ
Leg 1: Bluebird Airways, El Al, FlyOne · Leg 2: Arkia, Israir Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 50m
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2
BUH Istanbul (IST) ZNZ
Leg 1: TAROM, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 46m
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3
BUH Dubai (DXB) ZNZ
Leg 1: flydubai, Wizz Air · Leg 2: Air Tanzania, flydubai
One airline, one ticket ~11h 38m
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BUH Doha (DOH) ZNZ
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~11h 06m
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BUH Zurich (ZRH) ZNZ
Leg 1: SWISS · Leg 2: Edelweiss Air
Self-transfer likely ~13h 35m
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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
5,778 km3,588 miles
Journey time
9h 46mestimate
Time difference
+1hZanzibar vs Bucharest
Currency in Zanzibar
USD
Airports
OTP, BBU → ZNZ

Flights from Bucharest to Zanzibar: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Bucharest to Zanzibar?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Tel Aviv Yafo, Istanbul 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 Bucharest to Zanzibar?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 46m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,778 km.
Where do you change planes between Bucharest and Zanzibar?
The best connecting points are Tel Aviv Yafo (TLV), Istanbul (IST), Dubai (DXB) and Doha (DOH). Bluebird Airways flies both legs via Tel Aviv Yafo, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Bucharest and Zanzibar?
Bucharest: Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) and Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU). Zanzibar: Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ).
What is the time difference between Bucharest and Zanzibar?
Zanzibar is 1 hour ahead of Bucharest.

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