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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Zanzibar Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $881. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Zanzibar.$881 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct, returning Mon, 5 Oct.Return flight with TUI.nl.Outbound indirect flight with TUI.nl, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with TUI.nl, departs from Zanzibar on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Price includes taxes and charges.From $881, select.

Zanzibar.$887 per passenger.Departing Sun, 20 Sep, returning Mon, 28 Sep.Return flight with TUI.nl.Outbound indirect flight with TUI.nl, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Sun, 20 Sep, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with TUI.nl, departs from Zanzibar on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Price includes taxes and charges.From $887, select.

Zanzibar.$919 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Sep, returning Mon, 12 Oct.Return flight with TUI.nl.Outbound indirect flight with TUI.nl, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Thu, 24 Sep, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with TUI.nl, departs from Zanzibar on Mon, 12 Oct, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Price includes taxes and charges.From $919, select.

Zanzibar.$1,190 per passenger.Departing Mon, 26 Oct, returning Tue, 3 Nov.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Mon, 26 Oct, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Zanzibar on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,190, select.

Zanzibar.$1,190 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec, returning Wed, 9 Dec.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Zanzibar on Wed, 9 Dec, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,190, select.

Zanzibar.$1,190 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Nov, returning Tue, 17 Nov.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Zanzibar on Tue, 17 Nov, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,190, select.

Zanzibar.$1,272 per passenger.Departing Sun, 17 Jan, returning Fri, 5 Feb.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Sun, 17 Jan, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Zanzibar on Fri, 5 Feb, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,272, select.

Zanzibar.$1,272 per passenger.Departing Sun, 28 Feb, returning Mon, 15 Mar.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Sun, 28 Feb, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Zanzibar on Mon, 15 Mar, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,272, select.

Zanzibar.$1,272 per passenger.Departing Thu, 7 Jan, returning Thu, 14 Jan.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Thu, 7 Jan, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Zanzibar on Thu, 14 Jan, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,272, select.

Zanzibar.$1,272 per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Mar, returning Thu, 18 Mar.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Thu, 11 Mar, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Zanzibar on Thu, 18 Mar, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,272, select.

Zanzibar.$1,297 per passenger.Departing Thu, 19 Nov, returning Thu, 10 Dec.Return flight with ITA Airways and Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with ITA Airways, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Thu, 19 Nov, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Zanzibar on Thu, 10 Dec, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,297, select.

Zanzibar.$1,342 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Feb, returning Fri, 12 Feb.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Fri, 5 Feb, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Zanzibar on Fri, 12 Feb, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,342, select.

Zanzibar.$1,371 per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 Oct, returning Sun, 13 Dec.Return flight with Oman Air.Outbound indirect flight with Oman Air, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Thu, 29 Oct, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Oman Air, departs from Zanzibar on Sun, 13 Dec, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,371, select.

Zanzibar.$1,461 per passenger.Departing Sat, 1 May, returning Mon, 10 May.Return flight with ITA Airways and Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with ITA Airways, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Sat, 1 May, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Zanzibar on Mon, 10 May, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,461, select.

Zanzibar.$1,461 per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 Oct, returning Sun, 17 Jan.Return flight with Oman Air.Outbound indirect flight with Oman Air, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Thu, 22 Oct, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Oman Air, departs from Zanzibar on Sun, 17 Jan, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,461, select.

Zanzibar.$1,507 per passenger.Departing Sun, 15 Nov, returning Mon, 15 Feb.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Sun, 15 Nov, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Zanzibar on Mon, 15 Feb, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,507, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Amsterdam Schiphol to Zanzibar

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Amsterdam Schiphol to Zanzibar flights are currently cheapest in October.

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Amsterdam to Zanzibar: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$881
Cheapest month to fly	October
Average flight time	9 hrs, 8 mins
Most popular airline	KLM
Average flights per week	5

Finding cheap flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Zanzibar: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Zanzibar?

The best price we found for a return flight from Amsterdam Schiphol to Zanzibar is $881. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Amsterdam Schiphol to Zanzibar?

9 hours and 8 minutes is the average flight time from Amsterdam Schiphol to Zanzibar.

Which airlines fly direct from Amsterdam Schiphol to Zanzibar?

KLM, Delta and Air France fly direct from Amsterdam Schiphol to Zanzibar.

How many flights are there a week from Amsterdam Schiphol to Zanzibar?

As of September 2026, there are 5 flights per week flying from Amsterdam Schiphol to Zanzibar.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Amsterdam Schiphol to Zanzibar?

The cheapest month to fly from Amsterdam Schiphol to Zanzibar is usually October.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Zanzibar Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Zanzibar Airport on Thursday, 1 October 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Zanzibar Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 9 hours and 8 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Zanzibar?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Zanzibar but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Zanzibar?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Zanzibar is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Zanzibar with?

Currently, TUI.nl offers the cheapest flight tickets to Zanzibar.

Travelling from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ): what you need to know

The average duration of a direct flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Zanzibar Airport is 9 hours 25 minutes.
The timezone in Zanzibar is UTC+3, which is two hours ahead of Amsterdam.
Every week, there are three Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Zanzibar Airport flights. If you'd like to take off as soon as possible, select the 10:05 KLM flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 22:20 with TUIfly Netherlands.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your AMS to ZNZ flight.
During popular months such as September, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
Travelling to Zanzibar (and then seeing more of Tanzania!) is a snap with TUI.nl. This popular carrier has direct flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Zanzibar Airport.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is TUI.nl.
TUI.nl leads the way as the most punctual carrier for AMS to ZNZ flights, with 94.12% of services landing as scheduled.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Zanzibar Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between AMS and ZNZ:
- Istanbul Airport
- Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
- Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ)

Currently, $434 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Zanzibar Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $881. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from AMS to ZNZ by booking at least five months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Organise your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Zanzibar Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
Snapping up cheap flights from AMS to ZNZ is easy with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a lower fare pops up.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Zanzibar Airport.

Handy information about Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)

75% of flights departing from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport reach their destination on time.
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Amsterdam. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport usually takes 20 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Zanzibar Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near AMS:

Arriving at Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ)

Consider staying in a hotel near ZNZ if you're catching a late Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Zanzibar Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Hit the road running by picking up a Zanzibar Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from KARIBU KWETU ZANZIBAR, Auto-Union or Green Motion and explore beyond Zanzibar's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Zanzibar Airport about one week ahead of your departure.

When to fly to Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ)

The quietest month for a flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Zanzibar Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Zanzibar based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Before locking in your flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Zanzibar Airport, think about the type of weather you like. February is the warmest month in Zanzibar, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC to 33ºC.
July sees average temperatures of between 21ºC and 29ºC. Search for cheap tickets from AMS to ZNZ sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Tanzania

Zanzibar has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Tanzania just waiting to be discovered. About 418 kilometres north-west of Zanzibar, a trip to Arusha will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Kilimanjaro info, Kilimanjaro tours and kilimanjaro trekking.
Morogoro is another favourite destination in Tanzania and is around 177 kilometres south-west of Zanzibar. No journey is complete without seeing Choma Waterfalls, Selous Choma Waterfall and Uluguru Nature Forest Reserve.