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Only Turkish Airlines operates flights between Istanbul Airport and Zanzibar.

Flights from Istanbul Airport to Zanzibar usually depart from Istanbul (IST) and arrive at Zanzibar Intl (ZNZ).

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

• Turkish Airlines: 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.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Istanbul Airport to Zanzibar:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $554 round-trip via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH), compared to $1,135 for nonstop.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Turkish Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 9 variants.

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

• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) - 46% of one-stop connections
• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) - 35% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 5% of one-stop connections

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 14% on the Istanbul Airport to Zanzibar route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $844 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $979, a difference of $135. 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 Istanbul Airport to Zanzibar route, 14% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 32 minutes.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Istanbul Airport to Zanzibar flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

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

• Earliest: departs at 5:40 pm and lands at 1:01 am
• Latest: departs at 7:30 pm and lands at 2:51 am.

The flight takes about 7h 21m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 22% above the route average of $912. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Istanbul Airport to Zanzibar takes 7h 21m, covering 3,346 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $527 to $2,192. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Istanbul Airport to Zanzibar are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $443, which is 13% below the typical average for this route.

Turkish Airlines is the only airline operating Istanbul Airport to Zanzibar flights. 86% of its flights are on time.

Night 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 Arusha Kilimanjaro (JRO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 9h 08m, compared with 10h 23m via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) and 12h 04m via Dar Es Salaam (DAR).

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 Istanbul Airport to Zanzibar range from $744 to $1,107, with an average of $912 over the past 12 months. Anything below $744 counts as a good deal.