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Connecting route · Tanzania → Bulgaria

Flights from Zanzibar to Sofia

There are no direct flights from Zanzibar to Sofia. The easiest way is one stop via Tel Aviv Yafo or Istanbul, about 9h 48m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 9h 48m
ZNZSOFTLV

Zanzibar to Sofia at a glance

Fastest journey9h 48mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Tel Aviv Yafo or Istanbul

Best ways to fly from Zanzibar to Sofia

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

1
ZNZ Tel Aviv Yafo (TLV) SOF
Leg 1: Arkia, Israir Airlines · Leg 2: Arkia, Bluebird Airways, Bulgaria Air
One airline, one ticket ~9h 48m
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2
ZNZ Istanbul (IST) SOF
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 49m
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ZNZ Dubai (DXB) SOF
Leg 1: Air Tanzania, flydubai · Leg 2: flydubai
One airline, one ticket ~11h 45m
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ZNZ Abu Dhabi (AUH) SOF
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Wizz Air
Self-transfer likely ~12h 38m
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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
5,665 km3,518 miles
Journey time
9h 48mestimate
Time difference
-1hSofia vs Zanzibar
Currency in Sofia
USD
Airports
ZNZ → SOF

Flights from Zanzibar to Sofia: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Zanzibar to Sofia?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Tel Aviv Yafo, Istanbul and Dubai. 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 Sofia?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 48m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,665 km.
Where do you change planes between Zanzibar and Sofia?
The best connecting points are Tel Aviv Yafo (TLV), Istanbul (IST), Dubai (DXB) and Abu Dhabi (AUH). Arkia flies both legs via Tel Aviv Yafo, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Zanzibar and Sofia?
Zanzibar: Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ). Sofia: Sofia Airport (SOF).
What is the time difference between Zanzibar and Sofia?
Sofia is 1 hour behind Zanzibar.

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