Connecting route · Tanzania → India

Flights from Zanzibar to Mumbai

There are no direct flights from Zanzibar to Mumbai. The easiest way is one stop via Nairobi or Dar Es Salaam, about 8h 55m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 8h 26m

Zanzibar to Mumbai at a glance

Fastest journey8h 26mEstimated

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Nairobi or Dar Es Salaam

Best ways to fly from Zanzibar to Mumbai

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

ZNZ Nairobi (NBO) BOM

Leg 1: Air Tanzania, Fly540, Kenya Airways · Leg 2: IndiGo, Kenya Airways, Jambojet

One airline, one ticket ~8h 55m

ZNZ Dar Es Salaam (DAR) BOM

Leg 1: Air Tanzania, Auric Air, Coastal Aviation · Leg 2: Air Tanzania

One airline, one ticket ~8h 26m

ZNZ Muscat (MCT) BOM

Leg 1: Air Tanzania, Oman Air · Leg 2: Air India Express, IndiGo, Oman Air

One airline, one ticket ~9h 22m

ZNZ Dubai (DXB) BOM

Leg 1: Air Tanzania, flydubai · Leg 2: Air India, Air India Express, Emirates

One airline, one ticket ~9h 48m

ZNZ Abu Dhabi (AUH) BOM

Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Air India Express, Etihad Airways

One airline, one ticket ~9h 43m

ZNZ Doha (DOH) BOM

Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Air India, Akasa Air, IndiGo

One airline, one ticket ~10h 03m

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: 4,635 km2,878 miles
Journey time: 8h 26mestimate
Time difference: +2.5hMumbai vs Zanzibar
Currency in Mumbai: INR
Airports: ZNZ → BOM, NMI

Flights from Zanzibar to Mumbai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Zanzibar to Mumbai?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Nairobi, Dar Es Salaam and Muscat. 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 Mumbai?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 26m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,635 km.

Where do you change planes between Zanzibar and Mumbai?

The best connecting points are Nairobi (NBO), Dar Es Salaam (DAR), Muscat (MCT) and Dubai (DXB). Air Tanzania flies both legs via Nairobi, so you can book it as one ticket.

Which airports serve Zanzibar and Mumbai?

Zanzibar: Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ). Mumbai: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) and Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMI).

What is the time difference between Zanzibar and Mumbai?

Mumbai is 2.5 hours ahead of Zanzibar.

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