Travelling from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ): what you need to know
The timezone in Zanzibar is UTC+3, which is two hours ahead of Barcelona.
To ensure you catch your BCN to ZNZ flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Zanzibar International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between BCN and ZNZ:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
298 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Zanzibar International Airport flight. Return flights start from 510 €. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from BCN to ZNZ if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
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Handy information about Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
79.12% of flights taking off from Barcelona-El Prat Airport make it to their destination on time.
Central Barcelona to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a trip time of about 35 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Zanzibar International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to BCN:
Arriving at Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Zanzibar International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ZNZ instead:
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To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Zanzibar International Airport about one week before travelling.
Getting from Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) to central Zanzibar
Zanzibar International Airport to central Zanzibar has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
When to fly to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Zanzibar International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Zanzibar. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Zanzibar International Airport for March if you want to visit Zanzibar during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BCN to ZNZ in August. Average temperatures are between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.
Explore more of Tanzania
You've done Zanzibar, now it's time to discover other corners of Tanzania. Travel about 418 kilometres north-west to Arusha to tick off its leading attractions. From Lake Duluti to Old Boma Museum and Arusha Declaration Museum, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you want to check out another side of Tanzania, head for Morogoro, about 177 kilometres south-west of Zanzibar. Uluguru Nature Forest Reserve, Mount Premji and Ritungu Tours & Safari Ltd are key highlights.