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2 airlines operate flights between Amsterdam and Zanzibar. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• TUI Nederland
• KLM

Flights from Amsterdam to Zanzibar usually depart from Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and arrive at Zanzibar Intl (ZNZ).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• TUI Nederland: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• KLM: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Amsterdam to Zanzibar.

On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $680 round-trip and layover options via Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) at $653.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $38–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by TUI Nederland. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner variants.

One-stop flights from Amsterdam to Zanzibar most commonly connect through:

• Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) - 71% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) - 7% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) - 4% of one-stop connections

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 17% on the Amsterdam to Zanzibar route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $803 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $961, a difference of $158. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Amsterdam to Zanzibar route, 47% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 31 minutes.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Amsterdam to Zanzibar:

• Earliest: departs at 10:05 am and lands at 7:35 pm
• Latest: departs at 9:00 pm and lands at 6:30 am.

The flight takes about 9h 30m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 13% below the route average of $837. Booking late can sometimes save money on this route, but inventory is limited.

A nonstop flight from Amsterdam to Zanzibar takes 9h 30m, covering 4,519 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

KLM is the only airline operating Amsterdam to Zanzibar flights. 53% of its flights are on time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 10h 57m, compared with 10h 59m via Mombasa Moi Intl (MBA) and 13h 16m via Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO).

Zanzibar is 1 hour ahead of Amsterdam (Eastern Africa Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Zanzibar Intl Airport (ZNZ) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $15 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Autounion Car Rental
· Final Rentals
· Karibu Kwetu Zanzibar
· H-Lead Hospitality
· FlexWays

Round-trip flights from Amsterdam to Zanzibar range from $721 to $1,104, with an average of $837 over the past 12 months. Anything below $721 counts as a good deal.