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Flights from London to Zanzibar
There are no direct flights from London to Zanzibar. The easiest way is one stop via Nairobi or Tel Aviv Yafo, about 11h 45m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 11h 45m
London to Zanzibar at a glance
Fastest journey11h 45mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Nairobi or Tel Aviv Yafo
Best ways to fly from London 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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LON Nairobi (NBO) ZNZ
Leg 1: Kenya Airways, Jambojet · Leg 2: Air Tanzania, Fly540, Kenya Airways
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LON Tel Aviv Yafo (TLV) ZNZ
Leg 1: easyJet, El Al, Israir Airlines · Leg 2: Arkia, Israir Airlines
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
- 7,423 km4,610 miles
- Journey time
- 11h 45mestimate
- Time difference
- +3hZanzibar vs London
- Currency in Zanzibar
- USD
- Airports
- LGW, LHR, STN → ZNZ
Flights from London to Zanzibar: questions answered
Are there direct flights from London to Zanzibar?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Nairobi, Tel Aviv Yafo and Paris. 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 London to Zanzibar?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 11h 45m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,423 km.
Where do you change planes between London and Zanzibar?
The best connecting points are Nairobi (NBO), Tel Aviv Yafo (TLV), Paris (CDG) and Amsterdam (AMS). Kenya Airways flies both legs via Nairobi, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve London and Zanzibar?
London: London Gatwick Airport (LGW), London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Stansted Airport (STN) and London Luton Airport (LTN). Zanzibar: Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ).
What is the time difference between London and Zanzibar?
Zanzibar is 3 hours ahead of London.
