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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
MADZNZADD

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.

1
MAD Addis Ababa (ADD) ZNZ
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~11h 25m
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2
MAD Paris (CDG) ZNZ
Leg 1: Air France, Iberia, World2Fly · Leg 2: Air France
One airline, one ticket ~12h 42m
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3
MAD Amsterdam (AMS) ZNZ
Leg 1: Air Europa, Iberia, Iberia Express · Leg 2: KLM
One airline, one ticket ~13h 26m
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MAD Istanbul (IST) ZNZ
Leg 1: Air Europa, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 36m
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MAD Doha (DOH) ZNZ
Leg 1: Iberia, Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~13h 51m
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MAD Abu Dhabi (AUH) ZNZ
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
One airline, one ticket ~14h 18m
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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
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.

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