Zanzibar to Zurich (ZNZ–ZRH) — 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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
ZNZ–ZRH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Edelweiss leads the route. The flight covers 4,154 miles in approximately 8h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WK Edelweiss Also: LH | 4 | 359 | 8h35 | – | – | LH |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
ZNZ: EAT · ZRH: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Zanzibar, it's 5:00 PM in Zurich.
SBB trains from the airport station (below Check-in 2) to Zurich HB take 10 minutes and run every 10–15 minutes. Long-distance intercity trains to Geneva, Basel, Bern, and Lucerne depart directly from the airport station; Zurich Airport is one of the best-connected airports in Europe for onward rail travel. Taxis queue outside arrivals; fares to the city centre are CHF 55–75.Rental car desks are located in the arrivals area. Swiss customs exit is prompt for EU/Schengen arrivals. The Meet & Greet area is directly adjacent to baggage reclaim.
Temperate continental climate. Winters (November–February) are cold and frequently foggy on the Swiss Plateau; fog (Hochnebel) can persist for days and is the most common cause of delays, with the airport above the fog layer on clearer days but below it on others. Snow does occur but is well managed. Temperatures range from −2 to 5°C.
Summers (June–August) are warm at 22–28°C with afternoon thunderstorms that can be intense but brief. Spring and autumn are mild and variable. Hochnebel fog season (October–January) is the primary operational risk to plan around.
ZNZ–ZRH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ZNZ to ZRH
Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) and Zürich Airport (ZRH) are connected by nonstop service from Edelweiss. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
ZNZ to ZRH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ZNZ to ZRH is about 8 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,154 miles (6,685 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Bari Karol Wojtyła, Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci and İstanbul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.