Flying from Stockholm to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ): What you need to know
Organising your flight from Stockholm to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) begins with finding the best airport to start your adventure from. Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN), Bromma Airport (BMA) and Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO) are the main departure points in Stockholm.
The timezone in Zanzibar is UTC+3, which is two hours ahead of Stockholm. Zanzibar International Airport is located in Zanzibar.
Your flight from Stockholm to ZNZ won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During high season, expect longer wait times and be there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international trips.
Airports in Stockholm
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and perhaps even explore a different city. When browsing cheap flights from Stockholm to ZNZ departing from Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
ARN is around 40 kilometres from central Stockholm. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 40 minutes.
Have an early flight from Stockholm to Zanzibar International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near Stockholm Arlanda Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Stockholm Arlanda Airport, 73.1% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Bromma Airport (BMA)
BMA is about 10 kilometres from central Stockholm. It'll take 20 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 55 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Bromma Airport the day before your Stockholm to ZNZ flight:
57.41% of flights leaving Bromma Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO)
NYO is roughly 105 kilometres from central Stockholm. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 20 minutes. If you're thinking about taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 50 minutes.
Book a hotel near Stockholm Skavsta Airport and get to the terminal relaxed and ready for takeoff. If you're hopping on an early Stockholm to Zanzibar International Airport flight, stay at Aiden by Best Western Skavsta Airport the day before.
NYO has a solid on-time arrivals performance of 80.46%, so you can rely on your flight to stay on track and land as expected.
About Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Stockholm to Zanzibar International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near ZNZ:
Pick up a Zanzibar International Airport rental car and discover Zanzibar and beyond with your own wheels. KARIBU KWETU ZANZIBAR, Auto-Union and Green Motion are top outlets to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride around one week before your Stockholm to Zanzibar International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Stockholm to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
222 € is the best price for a one-way ticket from Stockholm to Zanzibar International Airport. A return flight starts at 522 €. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Stockholm to ZNZ if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
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The best time to fly from Stockholm to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Stockholm to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ). July is the busiest month to travel to Zanzibar. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, go in February.
Book a Stockholm to ZNZ plane ticket departing in March if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Zanzibar to range from 24ºC (75ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
August has temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Stockholm to Zanzibar International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Zanzibar
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Zanzibar right here. Check out these options once you've locked in your flight from Stockholm to Zanzibar International Airport:
Nakupenda island & beach tours and House of Wonders are just a couple of the leading attractions to put on your Zanzibar travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Zanzibar travel tours.
Explore more of Tanzania
Zanzibar has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Tanzania just waiting to be discovered. About 177 kilometres west of Zanzibar, a trip to Morogoro will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Peponi Camp, Choma Waterfalls and Ahmadiya Mosque.
Around 129 kilometres north of Zanzibar, Tanga is another favourite stop in Tanzania. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Amboni Caves, Raskazone Beach. And Raskazon Beach Jet.