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Flights from Madrid to Zanzibar
There are no direct flights from Madrid to Zanzibar. The easiest way is one stop via Addis Ababa or Paris, about 11h 25m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 11h 25m
Madrid to Zanzibar at a glance
Fastest journey11h 25mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Addis Ababa or Paris
Best ways to fly from Madrid to Zanzibar
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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
- 6,782 km4,212 miles
- Journey time
- 11h 25mestimate
- Time difference
- +2hZanzibar vs Madrid
- Currency in Zanzibar
- USD
- Airports
- MAD → ZNZ
Flights from Madrid to Zanzibar: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Madrid to Zanzibar?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Addis Ababa, Paris and Amsterdam. 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 Madrid to Zanzibar?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 11h 25m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,782 km.
Where do you change planes between Madrid and Zanzibar?
The best connecting points are Addis Ababa (ADD), Paris (CDG), Amsterdam (AMS) and Istanbul (IST). Ethiopian Airlines flies both legs via Addis Ababa, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Madrid and Zanzibar?
Madrid: Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD). Zanzibar: Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ).
What is the time difference between Madrid and Zanzibar?
Zanzibar is 2 hours ahead of Madrid.





