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One-way fare
- Lowest observed
- €318, departing 15 Nov 2026 (Last checked: 19 Oct 2026)One-way fare · Priced departure days checked in the last 14 days: 83Check live prices for this route
- Airlines seen
- Air Cairo, Air Tanzania, Ethiopian Airlines
- Typical journey time
- 9h 10m
About this route
Explore the fares we observed from Zanzibar to Istanbul. Prices move often, so pick your dates to see the latest options.
- Route distance
- 5,348 km
- Typical journey time
- 9h 10m
- Airlines seen
- Air Cairo, Air Tanzania, Ethiopian Airlines
- Seen on fares with a connection
- Air Cairo, Ethiopian Airlines
- Alternative airports
- SAW
Route-level information; individual journeys vary.
We have not observed non-stop service on this route; the fares shown include at least one stop.
A clearer picture of your fare
Airport to city: straight-line distance
- Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) → Zanzibar, city gazetteer reference point (-6.1652, 39.1989): ≈ 7 km.
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) → Istanbul, city gazetteer reference point (41.0082, 28.9784): ≈ 30 km.
- Istanbul Airport (IST) → Istanbul, city gazetteer reference point (41.0082, 28.9784): ≈ 35 km.
Approximate distances calculated from coordinates, not road distances or travel times. These airports serve the city; they are not confirmed endpoints of an offer.
Lowest fare by departure month
Cheapest month from Zanzibar to Istanbul: November 2026, from €318 (checked 19 Oct 2026).
| Month | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | €481 | 11 |
| November 2026 | €318 | 26 |
| January 2027 | €331 | 25 |
| February 2027 | €401 | 4 |
| March 2027 | €346 | 16 |
Lowest fare by day of the week
Cheapest day of the week from Zanzibar to Istanbul: Sunday, from €318 (checked 19 Oct 2026).
| Day | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | €360 | 11 |
| Tuesday | €360 | 13 |
| Wednesday | €364 | 12 |
| Thursday | €364 | 12 |
| Friday | €331 | 13 |
| Saturday | €341 | 11 |
| Sunday | €318 | 11 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest priced departure day we saw, not a guaranteed fare.
Lowest fare by days before departure
Lowest fare from Zanzibar to Istanbul by days until departure (8 to 30 days): €318 (checked 19 Oct 2026).
| Days before departure | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| 0 to 7 days | €481 | 8 |
| 8 to 30 days | €318 | 21 |
| 31 to 60 days | €335 | 9 |
| 61 days or more | €331 | 45 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest stored fare for that distance to departure, not a price forecast.
Fares for different departure dates, checked now; not a guide to when to book.
Frequently asked
How much is a flight from Zanzibar to Istanbul?
The lowest fare we have observed is €318, found on 19 Oct 2026. Prices move, so read it as a floor rather than a quote.
When is the cheapest month to fly from Zanzibar to Istanbul?
Cheapest month from Zanzibar to Istanbul: November 2026, from €318 (checked 19 Oct 2026).
Are there direct flights from Zanzibar to Istanbul?
Our data holds no non-stop flight from Zanzibar to Istanbul. The fares on this page include at least one stop.
Which airlines fly from Zanzibar to Istanbul?
These are the carriers we have seen on the route: Air Cairo, Air Tanzania, Ethiopian Airlines.
Which day of the week is cheapest from Zanzibar to Istanbul?
Cheapest day of the week from Zanzibar to Istanbul: Sunday, from €318 (checked 19 Oct 2026).
How observed prices work, what "No data" means and what a fare includes: Read the flight price guide
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Last checked: 19 Oct 2026