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Only Turkish Airlines operates flights between Zanzibar and Istanbul Airport.

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

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 Zanzibar to Istanbul Airport:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $822 round-trip and layover options via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) at $818.

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 777-200/200ER family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air France. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

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

• Dubai Intl (DXB) - 63% of one-stop connections
• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Arusha Kilimanjaro (JRO) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Dar Es Salaam (DAR) - 5% of one-stop connections

Dubai Intl (DXB) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 66% on the Zanzibar to Istanbul Airport route. 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.

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

Some of the most popular sights in Istanbul Airport are Taksim Square, Taksim and Istanbul City Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Istanbul Airport on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 2:00 am and lands at 9:41 am
• Latest: departs at 7:35 am and lands at 3:16 pm.

The flight takes about 7h 41m.

A nonstop flight from Zanzibar to Istanbul Airport takes 7h 41m, 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 $751 to $1,589. That means the highest observed fare was about 2x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Zanzibar to Istanbul Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $826, which is 29% above the typical average for this route.

Flying via Arusha Kilimanjaro (JRO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 9h 13m, compared with 11h 23m via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) and 12h 27m via Dar Es Salaam (DAR).

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

Round-trip flights from Zanzibar to Istanbul Airport range from $870 to $972, with an average of $968 over the past 12 months. Anything below $870 counts as a good deal.