Rome to Zanzibar (FCO–ZNZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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NO284
NO Neos
787
12:50 AM
CEST T3
9:25 AM
EAT
7h 35m
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NO285
NO Neos
787
8:00 AM
EAT T3
2:45 PM
CEST
7h 45m
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Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
CTA Catania 9h 20m ARAZBT → NO Catania (CTA) to Zanzibar flights
ADD Addis Ababa 9h 53m ET → AIETEY Addis Ababa (ADD) to Zanzibar flights
BRI Bari 10h 10m ARAZBT → NO Bari (BRI) to Zanzibar flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 11h 50m ACAZCZ → 4YDELX Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Zanzibar flights
TLV Tel Aviv 12h 20m ARAZIZ → 6H Tel Aviv (TLV) to Zanzibar flights
DXB Dubai 13h 20m EKFI → EKFZ Dubai (DXB) to Zanzibar flights
AMS Amsterdam 13h 25m AMARAZ → OR Amsterdam (AMS) to Zanzibar flights
AUH Abu Dhabi 13h 30m AZEYGA → EY Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Zanzibar flights
IST Istanbul 13h 50m 6EAZPK → TK Istanbul (IST) to Zanzibar flights
MCT Muscat/Seeb 14h 20m OVWY → EYOVQR Muscat/Seeb (MCT) to Zanzibar flights
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Rome to Zanzibar
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3,729 mi 7h 35m nonstop +1h ahead

FCO–ZNZ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Neos leads the route. The flight covers 3,729 miles in approximately 7h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop FCO–ZNZ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
NO Neos 2 787 7h35 – – –
Aircraft on this route
787 Boeing 787 – NO
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: NO (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, FCO to ZNZ direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FCO to ZNZ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
CTA ~9h 20m ADD ~9h 53m BRI ~10h 10m FRA ~11h 50m TLV ~12h 20m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
887
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Zanzibar is 1 hour ahead of Rome.
FCO: CEST · ZNZ: EAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Rome, it's 7:00 PM in Zanzibar.
Distance & Flight Time
3,729 mi / 6,001 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 7h 35m gate to gate.
Getting to FCO

Leonardo Express non-stop train runs from Roma Termini to FCO in 32 minutes (€14, no stops). Regional trains (FL1 line) make stops including Trastevere, Ostiense, Tuscolana, and Tiburtina; slower (45–55 min) but cheaper (€8) and useful if you're not near Termini. Trains run every 15 minutes from Termini and every 30 minutes for regional services.Taxis from central Rome have a fixed fare: €50 (within the Aurelian Walls), €55–60 for outer neighborhoods. The fixed rate is mandatory; insist if the driver tries to use a meter. Ride-hail apps (Uber Black, itTaxi) are available but pricier than taxis on this route.

Facts

FCO–ZNZ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Rome to Zanzibar route.
Route details
Distance3,729 mi / 6,001 km
Flight time7h 35m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: FCO
Full nameRome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport
IATA / ICAOFCO / LIRF
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Passengers/yr49.2M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: ZNZ
Full nameAbeid Amani Karume International Airport
IATA / ICAOZNZ / HTZA
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam
Passengers/yr1.5M
Elevation54 ft / 16 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FCO to ZNZ flights.
Nonstop flights from Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport take about 7h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 3,729 miles.
1 airline operates flights from FCO to ZNZ: Neos.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Catania-Fontanarossa, Addis Ababa Bole and Bari Karol Wojtyła.
Zanzibar is 1 hour ahead of Rome.
Yes, return flights from ZNZ to FCO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from FCO to ZNZ

Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) and Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) are connected by nonstop service from Neos. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

FCO to ZNZ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FCO to ZNZ is about 7 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,729 miles (6,001 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 3 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Catania-Fontanarossa, Addis Ababa Bole and Bari Karol Wojtyła. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.