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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Birmingham to Zanzibar flights are currently cheapest in May.

Birmingham to Zanzibar: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Birmingham to Zanzibar below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Zanzibar.

Birmingham to Zanzibar: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found652 €
Cheapest month to flyMay

Finding cheap flights from Birmingham to Zanzibar: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Birmingham to Zanzibar is 652 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Birmingham to Zanzibar. But we found flights with one or more stops from 652 €.
As of April 2025, there are no flights flying from Birmingham to Zanzibar.
The cheapest month to fly from Birmingham to Zanzibar is usually April 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Birmingham Airport to Zanzibar Airport on Monday, 12 May 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Birmingham Airport and Zanzibar Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Zanzibar but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Zanzibar is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, easyJet offers the cheapest flight tickets to Zanzibar.

Travelling from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ): what you need to know

  • Zanzibar is three hours ahead of Birmingham and follows the UTC+3 timezone.

  • To ensure you catch your BHX to ZNZ flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.

  • Travelling during a peak time such as June? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Birmingham International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport. These are the top stopovers between BHX and ZNZ:

    • Charles de Gaulle Airport

    • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

    • Istanbul Ataturk Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)

  • Currently, 305 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Birmingham International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 652 €. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • To get your hands on cheap tickets from BHX to ZNZ, book early. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.

  • Getting cheap flights from Birmingham International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across every month and score a great deal.

  • Picking up cheap flights from BHX to ZNZ is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a new discounted fare appears.

  • Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Birmingham International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport.

Handy information about Birmingham International Airport (BHX)

  • 65.48% of flights taking off from Birmingham International Airport arrive at their destination on time.

  • To get to Birmingham International Airport from central Birmingham, it takes about 25 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Expect a trip time of about 50 minutes when using public transport.

  • Booked an early flight from Birmingham International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near BHX:

Arriving at Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)

Getting from Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) to central Zanzibar

  • From Zanzibar International Airport, Zanzibar is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre by car.

When to fly to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)

  • July is the busiest month for flights from Birmingham International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Zanzibar in February.

  • The warmest month in Zanzibar is March, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Birmingham International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.

  • For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BHX to ZNZ in August. Average temperatures are between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.

Explore more of Tanzania

  • Arusha is just one of the many places in Tanzania waiting to be explored after you've seen Zanzibar. Around 418 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Lake Duluti, Old Boma Museum and Arusha Declaration Museum.

  • If you're interested in discovering another side of Tanzania, consider Morogoro, about 177 kilometres south-west of Zanzibar. Uluguru Nature Forest Reserve, Mount Premji and Ritungu Tours & Safari Ltd are highlights.

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