Travelling from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 40 minutes.
Zanzibar's timezone is UTC+3, which is the same as Addis Ababa.
Flights from ADD to ZNZ start at 08:55 — the first with Ethiopian Airlines. The last service of the day is at 10:20 with Ethiopian Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of 12 weekly Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport flights.
Give yourself enough time to catch your ADD to ZNZ flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Ethiopian Airlines has direct flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Zanzibar — and maybe even more of Tanzania if your schedule allows.
Ethiopian Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrival rate for ADD to ZNZ flights is Ethiopian Airlines.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between ADD and ZNZ:
Julius Nyerere International Airport
Moi International Airport
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport flight is £264. A round-trip ticket right now is £425. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book seven months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from ADD to ZNZ.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
Snapping up cheap flights from ADD to ZNZ is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as there's a better deal.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport.
Handy information about Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
Of all flights departing from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, 67.14% touch down on time at their destination.
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is about 4 miles from central Addis Ababa. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near ADD. Whether you're taking an early flight from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
If you're coming in on a late Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these options near ZNZ:
Hit the road running by picking up a Zanzibar International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from KARIBU KWETU ZANZIBAR, Auto-Union or Green Motion to explore Zanzibar and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Zanzibar International Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) to central Zanzibar
Zanzibar International Airport is roughly 4 miles from the centre of Zanzibar. The drive time takes around 10 minutes.
When to fly to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
July is the busiest month for flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Zanzibar in February.
The warmest month in Zanzibar is March, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
August has average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ADD to ZNZ sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Tanzania
Arusha is just one of the many cities in Tanzania waiting to be explored once you've seen Zanzibar. Around 260 miles away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Lake Duluti, Old Boma Museum and Arusha Declaration Museum.
If you're eager to discover another side of Tanzania, consider Morogoro, about 110 miles south-west of Zanzibar. Uluguru Nature Forest Reserve, Mount Premji and Ritungu Tours & Safari Ltd are the start of reasons to visit.
