Flying from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ): what you need to know
The timezone in Zanzibar is UTC+3, which is two hours ahead of Lyon.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your LYS to ZNZ flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
During popular months like June, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Lyon Airport to Zanzibar Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between LYS and ZNZ include:
Dubai Airport
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ)
Right now, $965 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Lyon Airport to Zanzibar Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $1,415. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To score cheap tickets from LYS to ZNZ, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Lyon Airport to Zanzibar Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across the month and score a great deal.
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Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Lyon Airport to Zanzibar Airport.
Handy information about Lyon Airport (LYS)
Of all flights departing from Lyon Airport, 79% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach Lyon Airport from central Lyon, it takes around 30 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 26 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Have an early flight from Lyon Airport to Zanzibar Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to LYS:
Arriving at Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ)
Consider staying in a hotel close to ZNZ if you're catching a late Lyon Airport to Zanzibar Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Explore without limits with a Zanzibar Airport rental car. Book your wheels from KARIBU KWETU ZANZIBAR, Auto-Union or Green Motion and see more of Zanzibar and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Zanzibar Airport around one week in advance.
Getting from Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ) to central Zanzibar
Zanzibar Airport to central Zanzibar has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Lyon Airport to Zanzibar Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Zanzibar. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Lyon Airport to Zanzibar Airport for February if you want to go to Zanzibar during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 33ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from LYS to ZNZ in July if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 21ºC and 29ºC on average.
Explore more of Tanzania
Zanzibar has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Tanzania waiting to be discovered. Around 418 kilometres north-west of Zanzibar, a visit to Arusha will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Kilimanjaro info, Kilimanjaro tours and kilimanjaro trekking.
Morogoro is another must-experience destination in Tanzania and is around 177 kilometres south-west of Zanzibar. No trip is complete without experiencing Choma Waterfalls, Selous Choma Waterfall and Uluguru Nature Forest Reserve.