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Flights from Zanzibar to Accra

There are no direct flights from Zanzibar to Accra. The easiest way is one stop via Dar Es Salaam or Nairobi, about 8h 19m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 8h 19m
ZNZACCDAR

Zanzibar to Accra at a glance

Fastest journey8h 19mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dar Es Salaam or Nairobi

Best ways to fly from Zanzibar to Accra

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
ZNZ Dar Es Salaam (DAR) ACC
Leg 1: Air Tanzania, Auric Air, Coastal Aviation · Leg 2: Air Tanzania
One airline, one ticket ~8h 19m
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ZNZ Nairobi (NBO) ACC
Leg 1: Air Tanzania, Fly540, Kenya Airways · Leg 2: Kenya Airways
One airline, one ticket ~8h 29m
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ZNZ Addis Ababa (ADD) ACC
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~10h 00m
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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
4,563 km2,834 miles
Journey time
8h 19mestimate
Time difference
-3hAccra vs Zanzibar
Currency in Accra
USD
Airports
ZNZ → ACC

Flights from Zanzibar to Accra: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Zanzibar to Accra?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dar Es Salaam, 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 Accra?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 19m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,563 km.
Where do you change planes between Zanzibar and Accra?
The best connecting points are Dar Es Salaam (DAR), Nairobi (NBO) and Addis Ababa (ADD). Air Tanzania flies both legs via Dar Es Salaam, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Zanzibar and Accra?
Zanzibar: Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ). Accra: Kotoka International Airport (ACC).
What is the time difference between Zanzibar and Accra?
Accra is 3 hours behind Zanzibar.

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