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Connecting route · Iceland → Tanzania

Flights from Reykjavik to Zanzibar

There are no direct flights from Reykjavik to Zanzibar. The easiest way is one stop via Zurich or Frankfurt, about 14h 09m door to door.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 14h 09m
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Reykjavik to Zanzibar at a glance

Fastest journey14h 09mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Zurich or Frankfurt

Best ways to fly from Reykjavik 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
REK Zurich (ZRH) ZNZ
Leg 1: Edelweiss Air, Icelandair · Leg 2: Edelweiss Air
One airline, one ticket ~14h 09m
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REK Frankfurt (FRA) ZNZ
Leg 1: Icelandair, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Condor, Discover Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~15h 09m
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REK Amsterdam (AMS) ZNZ
Leg 1: Icelandair, Transavia Holland · Leg 2: KLM
Self-transfer likely ~15h 09m
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REK Paris (CDG) ZNZ
Leg 1: easyJet, Icelandair · Leg 2: Air France
Self-transfer likely ~15h 10m
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REK Istanbul (IST) ZNZ
Leg 1: Icelandair · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~15h 23m
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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
9,289 km5,768 miles
Journey time
14h 09mestimate
Time difference
+3hZanzibar vs Reykjavik
Currency in Zanzibar
USD
Airports
KEF, RKV → ZNZ

Flights from Reykjavik to Zanzibar: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Reykjavik to Zanzibar?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Zurich, Frankfurt 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 Reykjavik to Zanzibar?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 09m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,289 km.
Where do you change planes between Reykjavik and Zanzibar?
The best connecting points are Zurich (ZRH), Frankfurt (FRA), Amsterdam (AMS) and Paris (CDG). Edelweiss Air flies both legs via Zurich, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Reykjavik and Zanzibar?
Reykjavik: Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and Reykjavík Domestic Airport (RKV). Zanzibar: Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ).
What is the time difference between Reykjavik and Zanzibar?
Zanzibar is 3 hours ahead of Reykjavik.

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