London to Zanzibar (LHR–ZNZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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
FCO Rome 11h 20m ARAZBA → NO Rome (FCO) to Zanzibar flights
NBO Nairobi 11h 40m BAIBKQ → AFATBA Nairobi (NBO) to Zanzibar flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 11h 48m A3AVB6 → 4YDE Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Zanzibar flights
ADD Addis Ababa 12h ETNH → AIETEY Addis Ababa (ADD) to Zanzibar flights
IST Istanbul 12h 30m 3U6EAV → TK Istanbul (IST) to Zanzibar flights
AMS Amsterdam 12h 40m 6EB6BA → OR Amsterdam (AMS) to Zanzibar flights
AUH Abu Dhabi 13h 45m AVEYGA → EY Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Zanzibar flights
KGL Kigali 13h 50m WB → WB Kigali (KGL) to Zanzibar flights
DOH Doha 13h 50m BAQRVA → BALA Doha (DOH) to Zanzibar flights
DXB Dubai 14h 18m EKFIGA → EKFZ Dubai (DXB) to Zanzibar flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
London to Zanzibar
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+2h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between LHR and ZNZ, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LHR to ZNZ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
FCO ~11h 20m NBO ~11h 40m FRA ~11h 48m ADD ~12h 0m CDG ~12h 20m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,015
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
+2h
Zanzibar is 2 hours ahead of London.
LHR: BST · ZNZ: EAT

When it's 6:00 PM in London, it's 8:00 PM in Zanzibar.
Getting to LHR

Heathrow Express runs from London Paddington to T5 and T2/T3 in 15–21 minutes (£37 single, cheaper booked online or via the Heathrow app). Elizabeth line (Crossrail) is a lower-cost alternative; Paddington to T5 in 34 minutes from £13.50 with an Oyster/contactless cap of £14.90. The Elizabeth line also serves central London stations including Bond Street, Farringdon, and Liverpool Street.London Underground Piccadilly line serves all terminals (T2/T3/T4/T5) from central London in 40–60 minutes (£6 with Oyster). Taxis (black cabs) from central London cost £55–90 depending on traffic. Coach services from Victoria Coach Station (National Express) cost from £10 booked in advance.

Facts

LHR–ZNZ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the London to Zanzibar route.
Route details
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LHR
Full nameLondon Heathrow Airport
IATA / ICAOLHR / EGLL
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr83.9M
Elevation83 ft / 25 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 LHR to ZNZ flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci, Jomo Kenyatta and Frankfurt Main.
Zanzibar is 2 hours ahead of London.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci, Jomo Kenyatta and Frankfurt Main. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.