Flying from Seychelles Airport (SEZ) to Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ): what you need to know
Zanzibar is one hour behind Victoria and follows the UTC+3 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your SEZ to ZNZ flight.
Flying during a peak month like January? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Seychelles Airport to Zanzibar Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between SEZ and ZNZ:
Hamad International Airport
Addis Ababa Airport
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Seychelles Airport (SEZ) to Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ)
Currently, 281 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Seychelles Airport to Zanzibar Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 514 €. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from SEZ to ZNZ, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your flight from Seychelles Airport to Zanzibar Airport.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from SEZ to ZNZ by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Pick your preferred 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 Seychelles Airport to Zanzibar Airport.
Handy information about Seychelles Airport (SEZ)
When it comes to Seychelles Airport's on-time performance, data shows 65% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Seychelles Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Victoria. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes about 35 minutes.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near SEZ. Whether you have an early flight from Seychelles Airport to Zanzibar Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ)
Consider staying in a hotel close to ZNZ if you're taking a late Seychelles Airport to Zanzibar Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Zanzibar Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from KARIBU KWETU ZANZIBAR, Auto-Union or Green Motion and experience the lesser-explored corners of Zanzibar and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Zanzibar Airport about one week ahead of your departure.
When to fly to Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ)
The quietest month for a flight from Seychelles Airport to Zanzibar Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Zanzibar based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Zanzibar is February, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Seychelles Airport to Zanzibar Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SEZ to ZNZ in July. Average temperatures are between 21ºC (70ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF) then.
Explore more of Tanzania
Arusha is just one of the many places in Tanzania waiting to be explored after you've experienced Zanzibar. Around 418 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include Kilimanjaro info, Kilimanjaro tours and kilimanjaro trekking.
Morogoro is another essential stop in Tanzania and is around 177 kilometres south-west of Zanzibar. No trip is complete without dropping by Choma Waterfalls, Selous Choma Waterfall and Uluguru Nature Forest Reserve.