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

• Earliest: departs at 9:25 am and lands at 6:22 pm
• Latest: departs at 9:00 pm and lands at 5:57 am.

The flight takes about 8h 57m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Amsterdam to Zanzibar:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Amsterdam to Zanzibar takes 8h 57m, 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.

Round-trip flights from Amsterdam to Zanzibar range from $729 to $1,127, with an average of $864 over the past 12 months. Anything below $729 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) are 17% below the route average of $864. Booking late can sometimes save you money, but inventory is limited.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $705 round-trip, compared to $924 via a layover through Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO).

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

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $46–$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 Airbus A350-900 variants.

One-way fares from Amsterdam to Zanzibar are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $385, which is 12% above the typical average for this route.

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
• FlexWays
• H-Lead Hospitality

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route.

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 2h 31m.

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

• Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) - 67% of one-stop connections
• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) - 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 20% on flights from Amsterdam to Zanzibar. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $809 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $1,002, a difference of $193.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• KLM
• TUI Nederland

Flying via Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 13h 25m, compared with 13h 51m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and 14h 04m via Istanbul (IST).

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.

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 always check the fare details before booking.