Cheap flights from LHR to ZNZ (Heathrow to Zanzibar Intl.)

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Cheap Flights from LHR to ZNZ starting at $478 One Way, $739 Round Trip

Prices starting at $739 for return flights and $478 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.

Thu, Jan 8 - Tue, Jan 20
LHR
London
ZNZ
Zanzibar
$739 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$739
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Kenya Airways flight, departing Thu, Jan 8 from London to Zanzibar, returning Tue, Jan 20, priced at $739 found 4 days ago
Wed, Oct 8 - Mon, Oct 20
LHR
London
ZNZ
Zanzibar
$828 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$828
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Wed, Oct 8 from London to Zanzibar, returning Mon, Oct 20, priced at $828 found 1 day ago
Tue, Dec 30 - Wed, Jan 14
LHR
London
ZNZ
Zanzibar
$918 Roundtrip, found 16 hours ago
$918
Roundtrip
found 16 hours ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Tue, Dec 30 from London to Zanzibar, returning Wed, Jan 14, priced at $918 found 16 hours ago
Fri, Sep 19 - Sun, Oct 5
LHR
London
ZNZ
Zanzibar
$1,063 Roundtrip, found 17 hours ago
$1,063
Roundtrip
found 17 hours ago
Select Oman Air flight, departing Fri, Sep 19 from London to Zanzibar, returning Sun, Oct 5, priced at $1,063 found 17 hours ago
Tue, Nov 18 - Fri, Nov 28
LHR
London
ZNZ
Zanzibar
$1,204 Roundtrip, found 14 hours ago
$1,204
Roundtrip
found 14 hours ago
Select Emirates flight, departing Tue, Nov 18 from London to Zanzibar, returning Fri, Nov 28, priced at $1,204 found 14 hours 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
$165 nightly
The price is $200 total per night from Jul 8 to Jul 9
$200 total
Jul 8 - Jul 9
Total includes 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! (91 reviews)
"Close to the airport. Clean and friendly staff. No complaints with check in or check out. Good restaurant and free breakfast is varied."

Reviewed on Jul 2, 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
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! (75 reviews)
"Great staff, food, bar, room, ocean view, ocean access, pool, transportation, and convenience!"

Reviewed on Apr 17, 2025

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Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar
Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar
3.5 out of 5
Chukwani Airport Road, Chukwani, Mjini Magharibi
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Chukwani. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Kariakoo Amusement Park and ...
7.8/10 Good! (55 reviews)
"The property is decent, however, the road to get there is really bad. The staff are great!"

Reviewed on Jun 15, 2025

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Golden Palm Boutique 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.

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! (835 reviews)
"Lovely property and the staff were amazing. We had a very early ferry that left before breakfast started and they insisted on sending us with food to go so we wouldn't be hungry on the boat. It was ready along with the taxi they scheduled for us at 5:30am. So thoughtful."

Reviewed on Jul 4, 2025

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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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (534 reviews)
"Very comfortable beds, clean bathroom, air-conditioned, great rooftop restaurant, live entertainment, central location."

Reviewed on Jun 21, 2025

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Maru Maru Hotel
Park Hyatt Zanzibar
Park Hyatt Zanzibar
5 out of 5
Shangani Street, Stone Town, Zanzibar Town
$410 nightly
The price is $482 total per night from Jul 29 to Jul 30
$482 total
Jul 29 - Jul 30
Total includes 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! (248 reviews)
"Awesome location and view of the Indian Ocean. From our balcony we had direct view of the beach and the ocean. The room was spacious, with nice and comfortable furniture, and bedding. Very nicely decorated. Very clean and one of the best stays that we had. Staff were super nice and accommodating. ..."

Reviewed on May 5, 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 Marahubi Palace and People's Palace ...
"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 Marahubi ...
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
Plot 96 Shangani, Zanzibar Town
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 Slave Market and Christ ...
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 Marahubi Palace and People's Palace Museum ...
"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 Shakti Temple and Malindi Mosque are located ...
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! (381 reviews)

Families like: Kids pool, playground, babysitting, close to beach

Travelers say...
"The position and staff. The staff are extremely welcoming and the position is fairly central in Stone Town"

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2025

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Mizingani Seafront Hotel
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 Marahubi Palace and People's ...
"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
$223 nightly
The price is $266 total per night from Jul 8 to Jul 9
$266 total
Jul 8 - Jul 9
Total includes 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! (150 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.

LHR to ZNZ Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
LHR Address & GPS
Address:
London EN,
United Kingdom
IATA Code:
LHR
Longitude:
-0.453566
Latitude:
51.469603
Time Zone:
Europe/London
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 LHR to ZNZ?
Heading from Heathrow Airport to ZNZ? Breaking up the trip is your only option as there are no airlines that service this route directly. However, Qatar Airways, Emirates and KLM offer the closest thing --- a flight with only one stopover.
What is the shortest flight from London Heathrow to Zanzibar Airport?
It's a long way from LHR to ZNZ --- in fact, 11 hours and 23 minutes at least. But your flight doesn't need to be a strain. Be prepared and step on the plane with the basics like some toiletries and a pillow.
How many hours flight from Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ)?
From the time you leave Heathrow Airport (LHR) to the instant the wheels hit the ground in ZNZ, you'll have been flying for roughly 11 hours and 26 minutes. Sail through this lengthy flight by taking necessities like a neck pillow, an eye mask, earplugs and a sweatshirt.
What airlines have the most flights from London Heathrow to ZNZ?
Right now, there aren't any direct flights from Heathrow Airport to ZNZ. However, you will be able to book a flight with one or more stops. Look on the positive side --- use the break to stretch your travel-weary legs or do a little souvenir shopping!

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