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Flights from Lagos to Zanzibar

There are no direct flights from Lagos to Zanzibar. The easiest way is one stop via Dar Es Salaam or Nairobi, about 7h 54m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 7h 54m
LOSZNZDAR

Lagos to Zanzibar at a glance

Fastest journey7h 54mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dar Es Salaam or Nairobi

Best ways to fly from Lagos 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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LOS Dar Es Salaam (DAR) ZNZ
Leg 1: Air Tanzania · Leg 2: Air Tanzania, Auric Air, Coastal Aviation
One airline, one ticket ~7h 54m
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LOS Nairobi (NBO) ZNZ
Leg 1: Kenya Airways · Leg 2: Air Tanzania, Fly540, Kenya Airways
One airline, one ticket ~8h 02m
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LOS Entebbe (EBB) ZNZ
Leg 1: Uganda Airlines · Leg 2: Auric Air, Uganda Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 55m
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LOS Addis Ababa (ADD) ZNZ
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 31m
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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
4,218 km2,619 miles
Journey time
7h 54mestimate
Time difference
+2hZanzibar vs Lagos
Currency in Zanzibar
USD
Airports
LOS → ZNZ

Flights from Lagos to Zanzibar: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Lagos to Zanzibar?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dar Es Salaam, Nairobi and Entebbe. 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 Lagos to Zanzibar?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 54m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,218 km.
Where do you change planes between Lagos and Zanzibar?
The best connecting points are Dar Es Salaam (DAR), Nairobi (NBO), Entebbe (EBB) and Addis Ababa (ADD). Air Tanzania flies both legs via Dar Es Salaam, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Lagos and Zanzibar?
Lagos: Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS). Zanzibar: Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ).
What is the time difference between Lagos and Zanzibar?
Zanzibar is 2 hours ahead of Lagos.

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