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Flights from Zanzibar to Lagos

There are no direct flights from Zanzibar to Lagos. The easiest way is one stop via Dar Es Salaam or Nairobi, about 7h 54m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 7h 54m
ZNZLOSDAR

Zanzibar to Lagos at a glance

Fastest journey7h 54mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dar Es Salaam or Nairobi

Best ways to fly from Zanzibar to Lagos

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 Dar Es Salaam (DAR) LOS
Leg 1: Air Tanzania, Auric Air, Coastal Aviation · Leg 2: Air Tanzania
One airline, one ticket ~7h 54m
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ZNZ Nairobi (NBO) LOS
Leg 1: Air Tanzania, Fly540, Kenya Airways · Leg 2: Kenya Airways
One airline, one ticket ~8h 02m
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ZNZ Entebbe (EBB) LOS
Leg 1: Auric Air, Uganda Airlines · Leg 2: Uganda Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 55m
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ZNZ Addis Ababa (ADD) LOS
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 31m
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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
4,218 km2,619 miles
Journey time
7h 54mestimate
Time difference
-2hLagos vs Zanzibar
Currency in Lagos
NGN
Airports
ZNZ → LOS

Flights from Zanzibar to Lagos: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Zanzibar to Lagos?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dar Es Salaam, Nairobi and Entebbe. 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 Lagos?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 54m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,218 km.
Where do you change planes between Zanzibar and Lagos?
The best connecting points are Dar Es Salaam (DAR), Nairobi (NBO), Entebbe (EBB) 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 Lagos?
Zanzibar: Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ). Lagos: Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS).
What is the time difference between Zanzibar and Lagos?
Lagos is 2 hours behind Zanzibar.

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