Travelling from Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ) to Istanbul Airport (IST): what you need to know
Around 7 hours 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Zanzibar Airport to Istanbul Airport.
Zanzibar and Istanbul are both in the UTC+3 timezone. That means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Every week, there are ten Zanzibar Airport to Istanbul Airport flights. If you prefer to get going as early as possible, go for the 04:25 Turkish Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 05:35 with Turkish Airlines.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your ZNZ to IST flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Flying during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Getting to Istanbul (and then discovering more of Türkiye (Turkey)!) is a breeze with Turkish Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Zanzibar Airport to Istanbul Airport.
Turkish Airlines is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ) to Istanbul Airport (IST)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Zanzibar Airport to Istanbul Airport flight is 351 €. A return fare right now is 523 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
It's usually best to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from ZNZ to IST. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Zanzibar Airport to Istanbul Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from ZNZ to IST.
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Handy information about Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ)
Of the departures from Zanzibar Airport, 65% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Zanzibar Airport from central Zanzibar, it'll take about 15 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of around 30 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Zanzibar Airport to Istanbul Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to ZNZ:
Arriving at Istanbul Airport (IST)
Book a hotel close to IST if you're on a late Zanzibar Airport to Istanbul Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Istanbul Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car and explore beyond Istanbul's usual tourist stops.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Istanbul Airport around two weeks before you travel.
When to fly to Istanbul Airport (IST)
August is the busiest month for flights from Zanzibar Airport to Istanbul Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Istanbul in March.
Lock in your flight from Zanzibar Airport to Istanbul Airport for July if you'd like to explore Istanbul during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ZNZ to IST in January. Temperatures average between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) then.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Ankara is just one of the many places in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Istanbul. Around 354 kilometres away to the east, well-known attractions include The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.
Around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul, Izmir is another favourite stop in Türkiye (Turkey). Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square.
