Are direct flights from Bulawayo to Zanzibar always the best option?

Direct flights offer convenience by minimizing travel time and avoiding layovers, but they are not always the cheapest option. Flights with one or more connections can sometimes be more affordable. Consider your priorities for cost versus travel time when making your choice.

Can flexible travel dates help on Bulawayo to Zanzibar flights?

Being flexible with your travel dates can significantly impact the price of your flight. Mid-week flights or those during off-peak seasons often have lower fares than weekend or holiday travel. Adjusting your departure or return by a few days may result in considerable savings.

What extra costs should I check before booking Bulawayo to Zanzibar flights?

Before booking, always check for potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and in-flight services. Some airlines may also charge for printing boarding passes at the airport. Understanding these additional expenses can help you budget accurately for your trip.

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Bulawayo to Zanzibar: Overview

Insights for flights from Bulawayo to Zanzibar

For flights from Bulawayo to Zanzibar, fares typically range from $573–$696, with a median price of $637. Right now, current fares are near the typical level. However, travelers should note that currently 0% of recent fares have been classified as a good price, indicating that finding particularly low-cost options might be challenging.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Bulawayo to Zanzibar, the data indicates that December stands out with a median fare of $511. Following closely, both November and February offer median fares of $519, making these months generally more affordable for this route. Planning your trip during these periods could result in better value.

A typical journey from Bulawayo to Zanzibar takes approximately 13h 50m, including connections. This duration reflects the nature of the route, as most itineraries connect at least once. Specifically, when flights are not direct, they typically involve 2 stopovers to reach Zanzibar from Bulawayo.

The route from Bulawayo to Zanzibar covers a distance of 1,914 kilometers. This places it in the medium-haul category, meaning you can expect a journey that is neither very short nor extremely long. Given the distance, it is common for flights on this route to include connections.

How much is a round trip from Bulawayo to Zanzibar

Regular price: $554 - $786

Prices for flights from Bulawayo to Zanzibar are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between $554 and $786. The current lowest deal is $715 with Ethiopian Airlines, for travel from Aug 29-Sep 20.

now $715

Low $554

High $786

The cheapest time to fly from Bulawayo to Zanzibar

The cheapest month to fly from BUQ to ZNZ is December, with a median price of $511. The most expensive month is September, with a median price of $1106. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

December

Cheapest

Flights from $511

September

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,106

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Bulawayo to Zanzibar

Airlink

Safair

Ethiopian Airlines

Regional Air Lines

Last-minute flights going from Bulawayo to Zanzibar

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

BUQ - Zanzibar

Bulawayo (BUQ) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

$684

$1,046

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

BUQ - Zanzibar

Bulawayo (BUQ) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Ethiopian Airlines

$609

$790

One-way

Tue, Sep 22

⌛ Last-Minute

BUQ - Zanzibar

Bulawayo (BUQ) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

$631

$2,315

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

BUQ - Zanzibar

Bulawayo (BUQ) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Ethiopian Airlines

$525

$850

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

BUQ - Zanzibar

Bulawayo (BUQ) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Ethiopian Airlines

$505

$787

One-way

Sun, Oct 11

⌛ Last-Minute

BUQ - Zanzibar

Bulawayo (BUQ) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Regional Air Lines

$504

$818

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Bulawayo to Zanzibar

3 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 18

$656 → $692

3 nights

Nov 18 - Nov 21

$530 → $702

33%

4 nights

Nov 11 - Nov 15

$528 → $702

33%

6 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 24

$609 → $790

30%

Popular Airports to fly from Bulawayo to Zanzibar

Bulawayo - Zanzibar route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares for Bulawayo to Zanzibar are near the typical level of $637.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in December for the best prices

Historically, December is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $511.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights take 13h 50m

Flights from Bulawayo to Zanzibar typically involve 2 stopovers, with a median duration of 13h 50m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

There are no direct flights. Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ethiopian Airlines offers a recent deal

A recent deal from Ethiopian Airlines to Zanzibar was found for $715.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Bulawayo to Zanzibar appear frequently, about every 30 days.

Bulawayo main airports to depart from

Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International (BUQ)

Cheapest

Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport is a good option for flights from Bulawayo to Zanzibar.

📍 ~20 km from Bulawayo (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$786

Zanzibar main airports to arrive at

Abeid Amani Karume International (ZNZ)

Cheapest

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is a convenient arrival point for flights to Zanzibar.

📍 ~6 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$786

Airports nearby Zanzibar used as alternative

Julius Nyerere International (DAR)

Cheapest

Zanzibar, Tanzania

71% AI deal score

$2,996

$2,277

Save $719

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From BUQ

Elite

Sep 04

Zanzibar, Tanzania

71% AI deal score

$3,636

$2,700

Save $936

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From BUQ

Elite

Oct 06

Zanzibar, Tanzania

67% AI deal score

$3,121

$2,669

Save $452

Ethiopian Airlines, +1

Business Class

From BUQ

Elite

Sep 05

Zanzibar, Tanzania

42% AI deal score

$4,556

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From BUQ

Elite

Sep 05

Zanzibar, Tanzania

41% AI deal score

$4,233

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From BUQ

Elite

Sep 05

Zanzibar, Tanzania

41% AI deal score

$4,456

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From BUQ

Elite

Sep 05

Zanzibar, Tanzania

41% AI deal score

$4,456

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From BUQ

Elite

Sep 05

Zanzibar, Tanzania

41% AI deal score

$4,472

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From BUQ

Elite

Sep 05

Zanzibar, Tanzania

41% AI deal score

$4,556

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From BUQ

Elite

Sep 05

Zanzibar, Tanzania

41% AI deal score

$4,558

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From BUQ

Elite

Sep 05

Zanzibar, Tanzania

40% AI deal score

$4,705

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Zanzibar

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Using flight comparison sites can help you compare prices across different airlines and booking platforms. Setting up price alerts may also notify you when fares drop for your desired route.

Booking flights in advance often provides more options and potentially lower prices, especially for popular routes. However, last-minute deals can sometimes appear, so monitoring prices closer to your departure date may also be beneficial. The ideal booking window can vary.

Comparing nearby airports at both your origin and destination can sometimes reveal more economical flight options. While it may add to your ground travel time, the potential savings on airfare can be significant. Always factor in the cost and convenience of transportation to and from alternative airports.

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Bulawayo to Zanzibar: Overview

Insights for flights from Bulawayo to Zanzibar

How much is a round trip from Bulawayo to Zanzibar

Regular price: $554 - $786

Prices for flights from Bulawayo to Zanzibar are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between $554 and $786. The current lowest deal is $715 with Ethiopian Airlines, for travel from Aug 29-Sep 20.

now $715

Low $554

High $786

The cheapest time to fly from Bulawayo to Zanzibar

December

Cheapest

Flights from $511

September

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,106

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Bulawayo to Zanzibar

Airlink

Safair

Ethiopian Airlines

Regional Air Lines

Last-minute flights going from Bulawayo to Zanzibar

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

BUQ - Zanzibar

Bulawayo (BUQ) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

$684

$1,046

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

BUQ - Zanzibar

Bulawayo (BUQ) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Ethiopian Airlines

$609

$790

One-way

Tue, Sep 22

⌛ Last-Minute

BUQ - Zanzibar

Bulawayo (BUQ) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

$631

$2,315

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

BUQ - Zanzibar

Bulawayo (BUQ) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Ethiopian Airlines

$525

$850

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

BUQ - Zanzibar

Bulawayo (BUQ) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Ethiopian Airlines

$505

$787

One-way

Sun, Oct 11

⌛ Last-Minute

BUQ - Zanzibar

Bulawayo (BUQ) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Regional Air Lines

$504

$818

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Bulawayo to Zanzibar

3 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 18

$656 → $692

3 nights

Nov 18 - Nov 21

$530 → $702

33%

4 nights

Nov 11 - Nov 15

$528 → $702

33%

6 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 24

$609 → $790

30%

Popular Airports to fly from Bulawayo to Zanzibar

Bulawayo - Zanzibar route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares for Bulawayo to Zanzibar are near the typical level of $637.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in December for the best prices

Historically, December is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $511.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights take 13h 50m

Flights from Bulawayo to Zanzibar typically involve 2 stopovers, with a median duration of 13h 50m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

There are no direct flights. Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ethiopian Airlines offers a recent deal

A recent deal from Ethiopian Airlines to Zanzibar was found for $715.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Bulawayo to Zanzibar appear frequently, about every 30 days.

Bulawayo main airports to depart from

Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International (BUQ)

Cheapest

Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport is a good option for flights from Bulawayo to Zanzibar.

📍 ~20 km from Bulawayo (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$786

Zanzibar main airports to arrive at

Abeid Amani Karume International (ZNZ)

Cheapest

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is a convenient arrival point for flights to Zanzibar.

📍 ~6 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$786

Airports nearby Zanzibar used as alternative

Julius Nyerere International (DAR)

Cheapest

Julius Nyerere International is a primary international gateway for Tanzania with many long-haul carriers.

Zanzibar, Tanzania

42% AI deal score

$4,556

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From BUQ

Elite

Sep 05

Zanzibar, Tanzania

41% AI deal score

$4,233

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From BUQ

Elite

Sep 05

Zanzibar, Tanzania

41% AI deal score

$4,456

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From BUQ

Elite

Sep 05

Zanzibar, Tanzania

41% AI deal score

$4,456

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From BUQ

Elite

Sep 05

Zanzibar, Tanzania

41% AI deal score

$4,472

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From BUQ

Elite

Sep 05

Zanzibar, Tanzania

41% AI deal score

$4,556

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From BUQ

Elite

Sep 05

Zanzibar, Tanzania

41% AI deal score

$4,558

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From BUQ

Elite

Sep 05

Zanzibar, Tanzania

40% AI deal score

$4,705

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Zanzibar

Cheap Flights from Bulawayo to Zanzibar

Today’s best flight deals from Bulawayo to Zanzibar

Bulawayo to Zanzibar: Overview

Insights for flights from Bulawayo to Zanzibar

How much is a round trip from Bulawayo to Zanzibar

The cheapest time to fly from Bulawayo to Zanzibar

Direct flights from Bulawayo to Zanzibar

Last-minute flights going from Bulawayo to Zanzibar

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Bulawayo to Zanzibar

Popular Airports to fly from Bulawayo to Zanzibar

Bulawayo - Zanzibar route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Fly in December for the best prices

Connecting flights take 13h 50m

Connecting flights are dominant

Ethiopian Airlines offers a recent deal

Deals appear frequently

Bulawayo main airports to depart from

Zanzibar main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Zanzibar used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Zanzibar

Best Elite deals to Zanzibar

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Zanzibar

How can I find cheap flights from Bulawayo to Zanzibar?

When should I book flights from Bulawayo to Zanzibar?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Bulawayo to Zanzibar?

Are direct flights from Bulawayo to Zanzibar always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on Bulawayo to Zanzibar flights?

What extra costs should I check before booking Bulawayo to Zanzibar flights?

Related routes

More routes from Bulawayo

Flights to Zanzibar from other cities

Bulawayo to Zanzibar: Overview

Insights for flights from Bulawayo to Zanzibar

How much is a round trip from Bulawayo to Zanzibar

The cheapest time to fly from Bulawayo to Zanzibar

Direct flights from Bulawayo to Zanzibar

Last-minute flights going from Bulawayo to Zanzibar

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Bulawayo to Zanzibar

Popular Airports to fly from Bulawayo to Zanzibar

Bulawayo - Zanzibar route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Fly in December for the best prices

Connecting flights take 13h 50m

Connecting flights are dominant

Ethiopian Airlines offers a recent deal

Deals appear frequently

Bulawayo main airports to depart from

Zanzibar main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Zanzibar used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Zanzibar

Best Elite deals to Zanzibar

Sep 22

Jan 29

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Oct 06

Sep 05

Sep 05

Sep 05

Sep 05

Sep 05

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Sep 05

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Zanzibar

How can I find cheap flights from Bulawayo to Zanzibar?

When should I book flights from Bulawayo to Zanzibar?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Bulawayo to Zanzibar?