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Flights from Malta to Zanzibar
There are no direct flights from Malta to Zanzibar. The easiest way is one stop via Istanbul or Doha, about 10h 55m door to door.
No direct flights · 2 connection options From 10h 55m
Malta to Zanzibar at a glance
Fastest journey10h 55mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Doha
Best ways to fly from Malta 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
- 5,337 km3,314 miles
- Journey time
- 10h 55mestimate
- Time difference
- +2hZanzibar vs Malta
- Currency in Zanzibar
- USD
- Airports
- MLA → ZNZ
Flights from Malta to Zanzibar: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Malta to Zanzibar?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Istanbul and Doha. 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 Malta to Zanzibar?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 55m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,337 km.
Where do you change planes between Malta and Zanzibar?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST) and Doha (DOH). KM Malta Airlines flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Malta and Zanzibar?
Malta: Malta International Airport (MLA). Zanzibar: Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ).
What is the time difference between Malta and Zanzibar?
Zanzibar is 2 hours ahead of Malta.





