Cheap flights from YVR to ZNZ (Vancouver Intl. to Zanzibar Intl.)

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Cheap Flights from YVR to ZNZ starting at $826 One Way, $1,522 Round Trip

Prices starting at $1,522 for return flights and $826 for one-way flights to Zanzibar Intl. were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Wed, Oct 22 - Tue, Oct 28
YVR
Vancouver
ZNZ
Zanzibar
$1,522 Roundtrip, found 9 hours ago
$1,522
Roundtrip
found 9 hours ago
Select Lufthansa flight, departing Wed, Oct 22 from Vancouver to Zanzibar, returning Tue, Oct 28, priced at $1,522 found 9 hours ago
Wed, Oct 22 - Tue, Oct 28
YVR
Vancouver
ZNZ
Zanzibar
$1,621 Roundtrip, found 9 hours ago
$1,621
Roundtrip
found 9 hours ago
Select Lufthansa flight, departing Wed, Oct 22 from Vancouver to Zanzibar, returning Tue, Oct 28, priced at $1,621 found 9 hours ago
Wed, Oct 22 - Mon, Oct 27
YVR
Vancouver
ZNZ
Zanzibar
$1,638 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$1,638
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Wed, Oct 22 from Vancouver to Zanzibar, returning Mon, Oct 27, priced at $1,638 found 1 day ago
Wed, Oct 22 - Mon, Oct 27
YVR
Vancouver
ZNZ
Zanzibar
$1,651 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$1,651
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Wed, Oct 22 from Vancouver to Zanzibar, returning Mon, Oct 27, priced at $1,651 found 1 day ago
Wed, Oct 22 - Mon, Oct 27
YVR
Vancouver
ZNZ
Zanzibar
$1,761 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$1,761
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Wed, Oct 22 from Vancouver to Zanzibar, returning Mon, Oct 27, priced at $1,761 found 1 day ago

Hotel Ideas near Zanzibar Intl.

Airport Hotels near Zanzibar Intl.

Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport

Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport

4 out of 5
Kiembe Samaki, Airport Road, Plot No. ZAA 001, Zanzibar Town
$190 nightly
The price is $228 total per night from Oct 8 to Oct 9
$228 total
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Zanzibar Town. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (102 reviews)
"Close to the airport. Friendly staff."

Reviewed on Sep 8, 2025

Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport
Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel

Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel

5 out of 5
Mbweni Street, Stone Town, Zanzibar Town, Zanzibar
$162 nightly
The price is $196 total per night from Oct 28 to Oct 29
$196 total
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Zanzibar Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (84 reviews)
Madinat Al Barh is luxuriously beautiful.
"Super fantastic luxury hotel👍👍. Our best ever. Environment is very cozy and people are warm and very friendly😍😍💯., they are simply an embodiment of happy and hardworking crew. A brilliant choice for any occasion. Will be proud and delighted to recommend any day❤️. Great, fabulous and super ..."

Reviewed on Aug 15, 2025

Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel
Mbweni Ruins & Gardens

Mbweni Ruins & Gardens

4 out of 5
Mbweni, Zanzibar Town
$119 nightly
The price is $146 total per night from Nov 1 to Nov 2
$146 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Zanzibar Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Peace Memorial Museum and Kariakoo Amusement ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (151 reviews)
Ocean view
"Great hotel next to the ocean. Our room had an amazing view of the ocean. The restaurant had great food and the staff were extremely nice. Great customer service."

Reviewed on May 1, 2025

Mbweni Ruins & Gardens
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Hotels In Zanzibar

Tembo House Hotel

Tembo House Hotel

4 out of 5
Forodhani Street, Zanzibar Town
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Zanzibar Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (885 reviews)
"We stayed in the Freddy Mercury suites which are ideally located....everything you need is within walking distance. The room was clean and bright and had everything we needed. What made our stay enjoyable was the staff... friendly, helpful and always with a smile on their face. The breakfast buffet ..."

Reviewed on Sep 30, 2025

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Tembo House Hotel
Maru Maru Hotel

Maru Maru Hotel

3 out of 5
Gizenga Street, Shangani, Zanzibar Town, Zanzibar
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Zanzibar Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (554 reviews)
"Good location but the street is busy and noisy late into the night. Lovely roof top but dining was limited. Lighter fare for lunch would have been nice. Staff was nice, professional and helpful. Transport to and from airport was easy to arrange. WIFI was great and all over the property. At arrival, ..."

Reviewed on Oct 3, 2025

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Maru Maru Hotel
Park Hyatt Zanzibar

Park Hyatt Zanzibar

5 out of 5
Shangani Street, Stone Town, Zanzibar Town
$357 nightly
The price is $420 total per night from Nov 2 to Nov 3
$420 total
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Zanzibar Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (256 reviews)
"Great hotel, staff is excellent."

Reviewed on Sep 25, 2025

Park Hyatt Zanzibar
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Zanzibar Hotels With Airport Transportation

Abla Beach Apartments

Abla Beach Apartments

3.5 out of 5
Beit-El-Ras, Mtoni, Zanzibar Town
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Zanzibar Town. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Chapwani Island and Masingini Forest are ...
Poor facilities
"My stay at the apartment was not comfortable, the staff at the reception were not very helpful, the rooms needs repair, the bath tub not working properly.. apartment not equipped with self tools for cooking etc."

Reviewed on Jan 4, 2020

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Abla Beach Apartments
Africa House Hotel

Africa House Hotel

4 out of 5
Shangani, Zanzibar Town
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Zanzibar Town. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions People's Palace Museum and Marahubi ...
"Ok, very expensive for the experience. Sea view rooms are extremely noisy."

Reviewed on Oct 16, 2022

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Africa House Hotel
Al Johari Hotel & Spa

Al Johari Hotel & Spa

3 out of 5
116 Shangani (Stone Town), Zanzibar Town
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Zanzibar Town. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and room service. Popular attractions Mbweni Ruins and People's ...
7.6/10 Good! (152 reviews)
Great location, amazing architectural history
"A wonderful hotel, fabulous location, bristling with architectural history - a stunning building. On the room - there was no safe; bed too big for the room layout (a big bed is a good thing); the mattress was a bit "tired"; TV channels poor - needs DSTV ..... otherwise fabulous"

Reviewed on Jul 3, 2025

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Al Johari Hotel & Spa
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Low Priced Zanzibar Hotels

Al Minar Hotel

Al Minar Hotel

3.5 out of 5
SHANGANI STONE TOWN ZANZIBAR TANZANIA Plot 96, SHANGANI S, Zanzibar Town, Mjini Magharibi Region
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Zanzibar Town. Enjoy free breakfast, a full-service spa, and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Jaw's Corner and Hamamni ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (273 reviews)
No nonsense hotel with good service
"We enjoyed our 2 night stay at Al Minar. Good value for money, located close to all the 5 star hotels, but this one is affordable. Especially the family room which fitted us nicely."

Reviewed on Jun 24, 2023

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Al Minar Hotel
Zanzibar Hotel

Zanzibar Hotel

3 out of 5
Off Bhangani Street, Zanzibar Town
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Zanzibar Town. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions People's Palace Museum and Marahubi Palace ...
"We booked the Zanzibar Hotel in February 2019 for a stay in August. The week before we travelled we contacted the hotel to request an airport transfer, which their website said they offered. They replied to our Expedia message by saying that the hotel was undergoing refurbishment but we would be ..."

Reviewed on Aug 17, 2019

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Zanzibar Hotel
Asmini Palace Hotel

Asmini Palace Hotel

4 out of 5
Kiponda Street, Stone Town, Zanzibar Town
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Zanzibar Town. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Popular attractions Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum) and House of ...
Fantastic breakfast
"I would say they have the best breakfast I have tried in Stone Town, and trust me, I have tried several."

Reviewed on Oct 6, 2023

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Asmini Palace Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in Zanzibar

Mizingani Seafront Hotel

Mizingani Seafront Hotel

4 out of 5
Mizingani Road, Malindi district, Zanzibar Town
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Zanzibar Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (398 reviews)

Families like: Kids pool, playground, babysitting, laundry

Impressed.
"Great place to stay if getting the ferry from Dar Es Salaam and good space to explore from for a few days. Lovely room and reasonably priced. Non alcohol hotel which I think makes it a bit cheaper than others, which is great value."

Reviewed on Sep 7, 2025

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Tausi Palace Hotel

Tausi Palace Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Baghani Street, Zanzibar Town
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Zanzibar Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions People's Palace Museum ...
"Very good location. Great staff! Affordable room rates."

Reviewed on Jan 31, 2020

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Tausi Palace Hotel
Mbweni Ruins & Gardens

Mbweni Ruins & Gardens

4 out of 5
Mbweni, Zanzibar Town
$119 nightly
The price is $146 total per night from Nov 1 to Nov 2
$146 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Zanzibar Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Peace Memorial Museum and Kariakoo Amusement ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (151 reviews)

Families like: Outdoor pool, babysitting, on the beach, laundry

Ocean view
"Great hotel next to the ocean. Our room had an amazing view of the ocean. The restaurant had great food and the staff were extremely nice. Great customer service."

Reviewed on May 1, 2025

Mbweni Ruins & Gardens
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

YVR to ZNZ Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
YVR Address & GPS
Address:
Vancouver BC, V7B 1Y7
Canada
IATA Code:
YVR
Longitude:
-123.179191
Latitude:
49.194697
Time Zone:
America/Vancouver
ZNZ Address & GPS
Address:
Zanzibar ,
United Republic of Tanzania
IATA Code:
ZNZ
Longitude:
39.221185
Latitude:
-6.218466
Time Zone:
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from YVR to ZNZ?
With no direct flights servicing the route from YVR to Zanzibar Airport, your best bet is to select a carrier that offers only one stopover. Collect a few more air miles with Turkish Airlines, Air France or KLM.
What is the shortest flight from Vancouver Intl. Airport to Zanzibar Airport?
Move about the cabin, take a nap and drink water. They're just a few things you should do during your Vancouver to Zanzibar Town trip. The quickest flight time is 18 hours and 50 minutes, so follow these steps to keep jet lag at bay.
How many hours flight from Vancouver Intl. Airport to Zanzibar Airport?
With a typical flight time of 18 hours and 50 minutes, traveling from Vancouver Intl. Airport (YVR) to ZNZ is no quick jaunt around the block. Be prepared for some long hours in the sky and think about using your air miles to upgrade.
What airlines have the most flights from YVR to ZNZ?
Watch the planes take off and land, tuck into some takeaway, get the blood flowing again ... Airport stopovers don't have to irritating! If you're planning to travel from Vancouver Intl. Airport to ZNZ, you can't fly direct. Be prepared to make at least one stop somewhere.

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