Flights from Lusaka to Zanzibar

There are no direct flights from Lusaka to Zanzibar. The easiest way is one stop via Dar Es Salaam or Nairobi, about 4h 28m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 4h 28m

Lusaka to Zanzibar at a glance

Fastest journey4h 28mEstimated

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dar Es Salaam or Nairobi

Best ways to fly from Lusaka to Zanzibar

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

LUN Dar Es Salaam (DAR) ZNZ

Leg 1: Air Tanzania, Zambia Airways · Leg 2: Air Tanzania, Auric Air, Coastal Aviation

One airline, one ticket ~4h 28m

LUN Nairobi (NBO) ZNZ

Leg 1: Kenya Airways, Zambia Airways · Leg 2: Air Tanzania, Fly540, Kenya Airways

One airline, one ticket ~5h 31m

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: 1,568 km974 miles
Journey time: 4h 28mestimate
Time difference: +1hZanzibar vs Lusaka
Currency in Zanzibar: USD
Airports: LUN → ZNZ

Flights from Lusaka to Zanzibar: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Lusaka to Zanzibar?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dar Es Salaam and Nairobi. 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 Lusaka to Zanzibar?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 28m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,568 km.

Where do you change planes between Lusaka and Zanzibar?

The best connecting points are Dar Es Salaam (DAR) and Nairobi (NBO). Air Tanzania flies both legs via Dar Es Salaam, so you can book it as one ticket.

Which airports serve Lusaka and Zanzibar?

Lusaka: Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN). Zanzibar: Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ).

What is the time difference between Lusaka and Zanzibar?

Zanzibar is 1 hour ahead of Lusaka.

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