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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
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NO285
NO Neos
787
8:00 AM
EAT T3
3:10 PM
CEST
8h 10m
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M T W T F S S
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Aug 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
CTA Catania 9h 41m ARAZBT → NO Catania (CTA) to Zanzibar flights
ADD Addis Ababa 9h 53m ET → AIETEY Addis Ababa (ADD) to Zanzibar flights
CAI Cairo 10h AZEYFB → MS Cairo (CAI) to Zanzibar flights
BRI Bari 10h 15m ARAZBT → NO Bari (BRI) to Zanzibar flights
TLV Tel Aviv 10h 25m ARAZIZ → 6H Tel Aviv (TLV) to Zanzibar flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 12h ACAZCZ → 4YDELX Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Zanzibar flights
DXB Dubai 12h 53m EKFI → EKFZ Dubai (DXB) to Zanzibar flights
AMS Amsterdam 13h AMARAZ → OR Amsterdam (AMS) to Zanzibar flights
AUH Abu Dhabi 14h 5m AZEYGA → EY Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Zanzibar flights
IST Istanbul 14h 45m 6EAZPK → TK Istanbul (IST) to Zanzibar flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Rome to Zanzibar
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
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 0 – – – – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: NO (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FCO to ZNZ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
CTA ~9h 41m ADD ~9h 53m CAI ~10h 0m BRI ~10h 15m TLV ~10h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
953
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
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 Cairo.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to ZNZ and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
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.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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.

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).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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