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Flights from Cologne to Zanzibar

There are no direct flights from Cologne to Zanzibar. The easiest way is one stop via Tel Aviv Yafo or Istanbul, about 11h 43m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 11h 42m
CGNZNZTLV

Cologne to Zanzibar at a glance

Fastest journey11h 42mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Tel Aviv Yafo or Istanbul

Best ways to fly from Cologne 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
CGN Tel Aviv Yafo (TLV) ZNZ
Leg 1: Arkia · Leg 2: Arkia, Israir Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~11h 43m
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2
CGN Istanbul (IST) ZNZ
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~11h 42m
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CGN Zurich (ZRH) ZNZ
Leg 1: Eurowings · Leg 2: Edelweiss Air
Self-transfer likely ~12h 21m
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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
7,059 km4,384 miles
Journey time
11h 42mestimate
Time difference
+2hZanzibar vs Cologne
Currency in Zanzibar
USD
Airports
CGN → ZNZ

Flights from Cologne to Zanzibar: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Cologne to Zanzibar?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Tel Aviv Yafo, Istanbul and Zurich. 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 Cologne to Zanzibar?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 11h 42m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,059 km.
Where do you change planes between Cologne and Zanzibar?
The best connecting points are Tel Aviv Yafo (TLV), Istanbul (IST) and Zurich (ZRH). Arkia flies both legs via Tel Aviv Yafo, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Cologne and Zanzibar?
Cologne: Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN). Zanzibar: Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ).
What is the time difference between Cologne and Zanzibar?
Zanzibar is 2 hours ahead of Cologne.

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