Travelling from Lisbon Airport (LIS) to Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ): what you need to know
Zanzibar is three hours ahead of Lisbon and observes the UTC+3 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your LIS to ZNZ flight.
Flying during a peak time such as August? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Lisbon Airport to Zanzibar Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between LIS and ZNZ:
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Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Handy information about Lisbon Airport (LIS)
When it comes to Lisbon Airport's on-time performance, 56% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Lisbon to Lisbon Airport is approximately 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Lisbon Airport to Zanzibar Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to LIS:
Arriving at Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ)
Reserve a hotel close to ZNZ if you're taking a late Lisbon Airport to Zanzibar Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Zanzibar Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from KARIBU KWETU ZANZIBAR, Auto-Union or Green Motion and venture far and wide through Zanzibar and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Zanzibar Airport about one week before your trip.
When to fly to Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ)
July is the most popular month for flights from Lisbon Airport to Zanzibar Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Zanzibar in March.
The warmest month in Zanzibar is February, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Lisbon Airport to Zanzibar Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from LIS to ZNZ in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF) on average.
Explore more of Tanzania
Zanzibar has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Tanzania waiting to be discovered. Around 418 kilometres north-west of Zanzibar, a trip to Arusha will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Kilimanjaro info, Kilimanjaro tours and kilimanjaro trekking.
If you're looking to explore another corner of Tanzania, consider Morogoro, about 177 kilometres south-west of Zanzibar. Choma Waterfalls, Selous Choma Waterfall and Uluguru Nature Forest Reserve are key highlights.