£457 Cheap Flights from Zanzibar (ZNZ) to Istanbul (IST)

Q: How much are return flights from Zanzibar to Istanbul?

The best price we found for a return flight from Zanzibar to Istanbul is £457. 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.

Q: How long does it take to fly from Zanzibar to Istanbul?

7 hours and 53 minutes is the average flight time from Zanzibar to Istanbul.

Q: Which airlines fly direct from Zanzibar to Istanbul?

Turkish Airlines flies direct from Zanzibar to Istanbul.

Q: How many flights are there a week from Zanzibar to Istanbul?

As of June 2025, there are 7 flights per week flying from Zanzibar to Istanbul.

Q: When is the cheapest time to fly from Zanzibar to Istanbul?

The cheapest month to fly from Zanzibar to Istanbul is usually June 2025.

Q: Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Zanzibar Airport to Istanbul Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Zanzibar Airport to Istanbul Airport on Thursday, 28 August 2025 .

Q: Can I get a direct flight from Zanzibar Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 7 hours and 53 minutes.

Q: How can I find the best flight deal to Istanbul?

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 Istanbul 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.

Q: When is the best time to book flights to Istanbul?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Istanbul is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Q: Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Zanzibar Airport to Istanbul with?

Currently, Ethiopian Airlines and Turkish Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

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Istanbul.£457 per passenger.Departing Thu, 28 Aug, returning Thu, 4 Sep.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Zanzibar on Thu, 28 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 4 Sep, arriving in Zanzibar.Price includes taxes and charges.From £457, select.

Istanbul.£474 per passenger.Departing Sun, 6 Jul, returning Fri, 18 Jul.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Zanzibar on Sun, 6 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 18 Jul, arriving in Zanzibar.Price includes taxes and charges.From £474, select.

Istanbul.£487 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Dec, returning Mon, 8 Dec.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Zanzibar on Mon, 1 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 8 Dec, arriving in Zanzibar.Price includes taxes and charges.From £487, select.

Istanbul.£491 per passenger.Departing Fri, 23 Jan, returning Sat, 31 Jan.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Zanzibar on Fri, 23 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 31 Jan, arriving in Zanzibar.Price includes taxes and charges.From £491, select.

Istanbul.£509 per passenger.Departing Thu, 21 Aug, returning Tue, 26 Aug.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines and LOT.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Zanzibar on Thu, 21 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 26 Aug, arriving in Zanzibar.Price includes taxes and charges.From £509, select.

Istanbul.£512 per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Jul, returning Tue, 5 Aug.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Zanzibar on Sat, 5 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 5 Aug, arriving in Zanzibar.Price includes taxes and charges.From £512, select.

Istanbul.£538 per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Jun, returning Wed, 25 Jun.Return flight with flydubai.Outbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Zanzibar on Wed, 18 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 25 Jun, arriving in Zanzibar.Price includes taxes and charges.From £538, select.

Istanbul.£539 per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Sep, returning Wed, 1 Oct.Return flight with flydubai.Outbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Zanzibar on Wed, 24 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 1 Oct, arriving in Zanzibar.Price includes taxes and charges.From £539, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Zanzibar to Istanbul

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

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Zanzibar to Istanbul: Alternative routes

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Zanzibar to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	£457
Cheapest month to fly	August
Average flight time	7 hrs, 53 mins
Most popular airline	Turkish Airlines
Average flights per week	7

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How to find cheap flights to Istanbul (IST) from Zanzibar (ZNZ) in 2025

Looking for cheap tickets from Zanzibar to Istanbul? Return tickets start from £457 and one-way flights to Istanbul from Zanzibar start from £260

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