Travelling from Abuja Airport (ABV) to Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ): what you need to know
Zanzibar is two hours ahead of Abuja and is in the UTC+3 timezone.
Your ABV to ZNZ flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as December. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Pick a stopover if you'd love to break up your flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to see all your options for tickets from Abuja Airport to Zanzibar Airport. Hamad International Airport is a top stopover on the ABV to ZNZ route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Abuja Airport (ABV) to Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ)
Right now, 328 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Abuja Airport to Zanzibar Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 606 €. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from ABV to ZNZ. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when searching for your flight from Abuja Airport to Zanzibar Airport.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from ABV to ZNZ.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Abuja Airport to Zanzibar Airport.
Handy information about Abuja Airport (ABV)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Abuja Airport, 70% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Abuja Airport is around 40 kilometres from central Abuja. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of about 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Abuja Airport to Zanzibar Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to ABV:
Arriving at Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Abuja Airport to Zanzibar Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ZNZ instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Zanzibar Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from KARIBU KWETU ZANZIBAR, Auto-Union or Green Motion and explore beyond Zanzibar's main sights.
Reserving your vehicle from Zanzibar Airport about one week ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ) to central Zanzibar
Zanzibar Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from central Zanzibar. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ)
July is the most popular month for flights from Abuja Airport to Zanzibar Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Zanzibar in March.
The warmest month in Zanzibar is February, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Abuja Airport to Zanzibar Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from ABV to ZNZ in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF) on average.
Explore more of Tanzania
You've visited Zanzibar, now it's time to explore other parts of Tanzania. Journey about 418 kilometres north-west to Arusha to check off its top sights. From Kilimanjaro info to Kilimanjaro tours and kilimanjaro trekking, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If there's time to check out another corner of Tanzania, consider Morogoro, roughly 177 kilometres south-west of Zanzibar. Choma Waterfalls, Selous Choma Waterfall and Uluguru Nature Forest Reserve are highlights.