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Flights from Zanzibar to Athens

There are no direct flights from Zanzibar to Athens. The easiest way is one stop via Tel Aviv Yafo or Istanbul, about 9h 20m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 9h 03m
ZNZATHTLV

Zanzibar to Athens at a glance

Fastest journey9h 03mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Tel Aviv Yafo or Istanbul

Best ways to fly from Zanzibar to Athens

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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ZNZ Tel Aviv Yafo (TLV) ATH
Leg 1: Arkia, Israir Airlines · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Arkia, Bluebird Airways
One airline, one ticket ~9h 20m
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ZNZ Istanbul (IST) ATH
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Sky Express (Greece)
One airline, one ticket ~9h 52m
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ZNZ Addis Ababa (ADD) ATH
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 03m
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ZNZ Doha (DOH) ATH
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~10h 53m
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ZNZ Abu Dhabi (AUH) ATH
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Etihad Airways
One airline, one ticket ~11h 20m
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ZNZ Dubai (DXB) ATH
Leg 1: Air Tanzania, flydubai · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Emirates
Self-transfer likely ~12h 28m
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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
5,164 km3,207 miles
Journey time
9h 03mestimate
Time difference
-1hAthens vs Zanzibar
Currency in Athens
EUR
Airports
ZNZ → ATH

Flights from Zanzibar to Athens: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Zanzibar to Athens?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Tel Aviv Yafo, Istanbul 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 Athens?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 03m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,164 km.
Where do you change planes between Zanzibar and Athens?
The best connecting points are Tel Aviv Yafo (TLV), Istanbul (IST), Addis Ababa (ADD) and Doha (DOH). Arkia flies both legs via Tel Aviv Yafo, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Zanzibar and Athens?
Zanzibar: Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ). Athens: Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH).
What is the time difference between Zanzibar and Athens?
Athens is 1 hour behind Zanzibar.

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