748 € Cheap Flights from Lisbon to Zanzibar

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Flight deals from Lisbon to Zanzibar

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Lisbon Airport to Zanzibar Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 788 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

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

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Lisbon to Zanzibar: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Lisbon to Zanzibar below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Zanzibar.

Lisbon to Zanzibar: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found748 €
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time9 hrs, 5 mins
Most popular airlineWorld2Fly
Average flights per week1

Finding cheap flights from Lisbon to Zanzibar: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Lisbon to Zanzibar is 748 €. 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.
9 hours and 5 minutes is the average flight time from Lisbon to Zanzibar.
World2Fly flies direct from Lisbon to Zanzibar.
As of June 2026, there is one flight per week flying from Lisbon to Zanzibar.
The cheapest month to fly from Lisbon to Zanzibar is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Lisbon Airport to Zanzibar Airport on Saturday, 19 September 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 9 hours and 5 minutes.
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 Zanzibar 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.

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

Currently, Vueling Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Zanzibar.

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:

    • Dubai Airport

    • 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)

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.

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