Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Zanzibar

from as little as £757

5 nights in Zanzibar, departing Edinburgh on 20 / Oct / 2025 with Turkish Airlines (price found 3 hours ago)

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20 / Oct / 2025 is currently the lowest priced day of the year to fly the Edinburgh/Zanzibar route. There are around 272 flights on any given week from the UK to Zanzibar and the cheapest month to fly right now is October.

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Min / Max Temperature (°C)
LOWEST

22 °C

AVG

26 °C

HIGHEST

32 °C

Rainfall (mm)
LOWEST

20 mm

AVG

112.5 mm

HIGHEST

320 mm

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We've compared all 272 flights that go to or via Zanzibar every week, to find the best deal for you. KLM usually has the cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Zanzibar, so keep an eye out for them in your search results. If they’re not the cheapest option, try searching by month to compare costs throughout the week.

We scan thousands of airfares from hundreds of airlines across the globe. We've found that eight airlines operate the 7939 km flight from Edinburgh to Zanzibar. Flights during peak season tend to be the most expensive – so if you want to go during that time, it's best to book early. Or you could try to get a last-minute flight deal.

To sort cheap flights to Zanzibar, it's best to start searching for flights by month, as this will show you when prices are at their lowest. Keep an eye on Kenya Airways too, as they're the most popular airline for flying from Edinburgh to Zanzibar.

It takes about 14 hrs 25 mins to fly from Edinburgh to Zanzibar. Once you’ve chosen your flight, go through and fill out your details to complete your booking. If you haven’t yet sorted your hotel or car hire, take a look at our competitive rates – then you can book your flights and accommodation in one go.

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