Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Johannesburg to Zanzibar?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Johannesburg and Zanzibar takes around 3.4 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Johannesburg and Zanzibar?

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The flight distance between Johannesburg and Zanzibar is 2505 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Johannesburg and Zanzibar?

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Several carriers operate flights between Johannesburg and Zanzibar. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Fly Safair.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Johannesburg?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Johannesburg and Cape Town, Durban, Port Elizabeth, George, Harare, East London, London, Windhoek, Hyderabad, Bloemfontein, New York, Accra, Lagos, Nairobi, Bulawayo, Chennai, Lusaka, Mthatha, Dar es Salaam, Funchal.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Zanzibar?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Zanzibar and Mount Kilimanjaro, Mombasa, London, Nairobi, Kigali, Dublin, Arusha, Dar es Salaam, Durban, Entebbe, Blantyre, Brussels, Bangkok, Port Elizabeth, Marrakesh, Pemba, Mwanza, Pemba Island, New Delhi, Harare.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Johannesburg?

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Johannesburg is mainly served by O. R. Tambo International. But there are other airports nearby, including Lanseria International, Rand Airport.

Question 7

What airports are near Zanzibar?

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The main airport in Zanzibar is Abeid Amani Karume International. It is also served by Abeid Amani Karume International.

Question 8

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Johannesburg and Zanzibar?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Johannesburg and Zanzibar thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Johannesburg and Zanzibar can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 9

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 10

Which airlines fly between Johannesburg and Zanzibar?

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Currently, you can fly between Johannesburg and Zanzibar with Kenya Airways, Precision Air, Rwandair, South African Airways, Airlink.

Question 11

When's the best time to travel between Johannesburg and Zanzibar?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Johannesburg and Zanzibar, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 12

What flights operate between Johannesburg and Zanzibar?

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Traveling between Johannesburg and Zanzibar, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 13

How many airports are there near Zanzibar?

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There are a number of airports in and around Zanzibar. The main one is Abeid Amani Karume International and other nearby airports include Abeid Amani Karume International.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Johannesburg and Zanzibar depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Johannesburg, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Johannesburg and Zanzibar arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Zanzibar, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 16

What time do flights between Johannesburg and Zanzibar depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Johannesburg, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do flights between Johannesburg and Zanzibar arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Zanzibar, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£212
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£443
Cheapest round-trip	£341
Average round-trip	£400
Nonstop flights in June	£443 – £443

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Kenya Airways	KQA	KQ	Yes	No
Precision Air	PRF	PW	Yes	0 0
Rwandair	RWD	WB	Yes	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight
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June	27°C	23°C
July	27°C	23°C
August	27°C	23°C
September	28°C	23°C
October	29°C	24°C
November	29°C	25°C
December	29°C	26°C