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Flights from Oslo to Zanzibar

There are no direct flights from Oslo to Zanzibar. The easiest way is one stop via Amsterdam or Paris, about 12h 48m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 16m
OSLZNZAMS

Oslo to Zanzibar at a glance

Fastest journey12h 16mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Amsterdam or Paris

Best ways to fly from Oslo 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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OSL Amsterdam (AMS) ZNZ
Leg 1: KLM, Norwegian Air Shuttle, SAS · Leg 2: KLM
One airline, one ticket ~12h 48m
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OSL Paris (CDG) ZNZ
Leg 1: Air France, easyJet, Norwegian Air Shuttle · Leg 2: Air France
One airline, one ticket ~13h 04m
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OSL Istanbul (IST) ZNZ
Leg 1: Norwegian Air Shuttle, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 16m
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OSL Addis Ababa (ADD) ZNZ
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 18m
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OSL Doha (DOH) ZNZ
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~13h 23m
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OSL Zurich (ZRH) ZNZ
Leg 1: Norwegian Air Shuttle, SAS, SWISS · Leg 2: Edelweiss Air
Self-transfer likely ~13h 38m
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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
7,761 km4,820 miles
Journey time
12h 16mestimate
Time difference
+2hZanzibar vs Oslo
Currency in Zanzibar
USD
Airports
OSL, TRF → ZNZ

Flights from Oslo to Zanzibar: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Oslo to Zanzibar?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Amsterdam, Paris and Istanbul. 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 Oslo to Zanzibar?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 16m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,761 km.
Where do you change planes between Oslo and Zanzibar?
The best connecting points are Amsterdam (AMS), Paris (CDG), Istanbul (IST) and Addis Ababa (ADD). KLM flies both legs via Amsterdam, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Oslo and Zanzibar?
Oslo: Oslo-Gardermoen International Airport (OSL) and Sandefjord Airport, Torp (TRF). Zanzibar: Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ).
What is the time difference between Oslo and Zanzibar?
Zanzibar is 2 hours ahead of Oslo.

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