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

• Earliest: departs at 3:10 am and lands at 11:06 am
• Latest: departs at 5:30 am and lands at 1:26 pm.

The flight takes about 7h 56m.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Zanzibar to Istanbul Airport takes 7h 56m, 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.

Round-trip flights from Zanzibar to Istanbul Airport range from $924 to $998, with an average of $968 over the past 12 months. Anything below $924 counts as a good deal.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $934 round-trip via Dubai Intl (DXB), compared to $1,441 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $52–$52 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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 777-200/200ER variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Zanzibar to Istanbul Airport flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Night departures account for 50%, afternoon flights for 0%, and evening flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $746 to $6,478. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Zanzibar to Istanbul Airport are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $696.

Istanbul Airport (IST) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $10 for economy cars. Top options include:

• CIRCULAR
• Avec Car Rental
• Ok Mobility
• Alamo
• Autounion Car Rental

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

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

• Dubai Intl (DXB) - 60% of one-stop connections
• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) - 25% of one-stop connections
• Arusha Kilimanjaro (JRO) - 15% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 66% on flights from Zanzibar to Istanbul Airport. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $715 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $2,061, a difference of $1,346.

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

Only Turkish Airlines operates flights between Zanzibar and Istanbul Airport.

Flying via Arusha Kilimanjaro (JRO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 9h 13m, compared with 10h 42m via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) and 14h 32m via Dubai Intl (DXB).

Some of the most popular sights in Istanbul Airport are Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii and Beyazit Meydani. These are among the most viewed places in Istanbul Airport on KAYAK.

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 always check the fare details before booking.