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A direct flight is the easiest way to get to your destination. The following airlines operate non-stop flights from Istanbul to Zanzibar:
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Turkish Airlines
Every day
starting at $684
A non-stop flight is the most convenient and comfortable way to fly from Istanbul to Zanzibar, despite the fact that sometimes flights with transfers can cost significantly less.
The cost of a one-way flight from Istanbul to Zanzibar ranges from $333 (March 2026) to $453 (December 2026). On average, the ticket price is about $356–$370.
Istanbul — Zanzibar
01/10/2026
Departure
Direct flight
TK563
starting at $1,016
Istanbul — Zanzibar
01/11/2026
Departure
Direct flight
TK568
starting at $1,061
Istanbul — Zanzibar
01/12/2026
Departure
Direct flight
TK562
starting at $961
Istanbul — Zanzibar
01/13/2026
Departure
Direct flight
TK567
starting at $1,094
Istanbul — Zanzibar
01/14/2026
Departure
Direct flight
TK565
starting at $905
Istanbul — Zanzibar
01/15/2026
Departure
Direct flight
TK563
starting at $865
Istanbul — Zanzibar
01/16/2026
Departure
Direct flight
TK565
starting at $1,061
Istanbul — Zanzibar
01/17/2026
Departure
Direct flight
TK567
starting at $963
Istanbul — Zanzibar
01/18/2026
Departure
Direct flight
TK564
starting at $1,059
Istanbul — Zanzibar
01/19/2026
Departure
Direct flight
TK562
starting at $725
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starting at $319
starting at $369
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More than 10 airlines operate flights from Istanbul to Zanzibar, including Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, Qatar Airways, Sky Express, Oman Air, Aegean Airlines, Valuair, Gulf Air, Air Arabia, and Flydubai. This is a popular route, so passengers can choose tickets based on budget and preferences. Ticket prices start from $319, and our service lets you instantly compare all options. The variety of offers simplifies planning: you can choose budget fares or more comfortable options with baggage included or extra services. We help you find the best deals so your trip is cost-efficient.
The cheapest flight ticket from Istanbul to Zanzibar according to data for the last 48 hours costs $319
Often the best time to buy tickets from Istanbul to Zanzibar is 2 months before departure.
Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from Istanbul to Zanzibar can be found flying in these months: March, January, May.
The fastest flights from Istanbul to Zanzibar start from 14 hours 20 minutes in the air.
The following airlines operate direct flights on the route Istanbul — Zanzibar: Turkish Airlines
The cheapest one-way flight from Istanbul to Zanzibar departs on 03/11/2026, is operated by Pegasus Airlines and costs $319
The cheapest roundtrip flight from Istanbul to Zanzibar departs on 05/28/2026, is operated by Oman Air and costs $663
Fastest flight from Istanbul to Zanzibar takes 14h 20m
There are direct flights on this route 7 days a week: Su, Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, and Sa
The distance between Istanbul and Zanzibar is 5353km (3319 miles). The average flight duration is 9h 27m. There are 16 direct flights from Istanbul to Zanzibar. Istanbul and Zanzibar are in the same time zone. Flights from Istanbul begin at 6:25 PM. The latest flight from Istanbul departs at 7:45 PM