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Flights from Zanzibar to Abidjan
There are no direct flights from Zanzibar to Abidjan. The easiest way is one stop via Nairobi or Addis Ababa, about 9h 00m door to door.
No direct flights · 2 connection options From 9h 00m
Zanzibar to Abidjan at a glance
Fastest journey9h 00mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Nairobi or Addis Ababa
Best ways to fly from Zanzibar to Abidjan
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
- 4,964 km3,083 miles
- Journey time
- 9h 00mestimate
- Time difference
- -3hAbidjan vs Zanzibar
- Currency in Abidjan
- USD
- Airports
- ZNZ → ABJ
Flights from Zanzibar to Abidjan: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Zanzibar to Abidjan?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Nairobi and Addis Ababa. 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 Zanzibar to Abidjan?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 00m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,964 km.
Where do you change planes between Zanzibar and Abidjan?
The best connecting points are Nairobi (NBO) and Addis Ababa (ADD). Air Tanzania flies both legs via Nairobi, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Zanzibar and Abidjan?
Zanzibar: Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ). Abidjan: Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport (ABJ).
What is the time difference between Zanzibar and Abidjan?
Abidjan is 3 hours behind Zanzibar.




