Travelling from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Zanzibar International Airport is 9 hours 31 minutes. Zanzibar's timezone is UTC+3, making Zanzibar 2 hours ahead of Amsterdam.
Take your pick of 4 weekly flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Zanzibar International Airport. The 10:05 departure with KLM is the earliest you can take from AMS to ZNZ. TUIfly Netherlands operates the last service of the day at 21:30 if you'd rather not get up at the crack of dawn.
During popular months like June, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
KLM is your gateway to discovering Zanzibar (and perhaps some other great parts of Tanzania!). Browse the direct flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Zanzibar International Airport offered by this carrier.
We make it easy to get a flight with a stopover. To see the options for flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Zanzibar International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between AMS and ZNZ are:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Before organising your cheap ticket from AMS to ZNZ, check whether you need a visa to enter Tanzania. Visa and travel document requirements can vary and are updated often. For the latest information, get in touch with the nearest consulate or embassy of the country you're travelling to.
Arriving at Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
Reserve a hotel close to ZNZ if you have a late flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Zanzibar International Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Handy information about Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Located around 23 kilometres from the centre of Amsterdam, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol can be reached in approximately 23 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour and 3 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to AMS? If you've booked an early flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Zanzibar International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
More about Zanzibar
Start your Zanzibar trip right by finding the perfect stay. After booking your flight from AMS to ZNZ, have a look at our hotel options including:
Old Fort and Abdul Hamid Guide Francophone Zanzibar/Tanzania are just a couple of the top attractions to add to your Zanzibar to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Khalifa Tours and Safaris Zanzibar.
Getting from Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) to central Zanzibar
Zanzibar International Airport is approximately 6 kilometres from the centre of Zanzibar. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is about 11 minutes.
Complete your Zanzibar trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked your cheap ticket to Zanzibar International Airport — next up is finding somewhere to stay, and perhaps even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Zanzibar.
How to find the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Zanzibar International Airport is $296. The cheapest price for a return flight is $593. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Book 2 months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from AMS to ZNZ.
Schedule your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Zanzibar International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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When to fly to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
July is the most popular month for flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Zanzibar International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Zanzibar in February.
Lock in your flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Zanzibar International Airport for March if you'd like to explore Zanzibar during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 33ºC.
August sees average temperatures of between 21ºC and 28ºC. Search for cheap tickets from AMS to ZNZ around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.