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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Lisbon to Zanzibar? Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.

Zanzibar.$687 per passenger.Departing Wed, Dec 10, returning Sat, Dec 20.Round-trip flight with KLM and Air France.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departing from Lisbon on Wed, Dec 10, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departing from Zanzibar on Sat, Dec 20, arriving in Lisbon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $687, select.

Zanzibar.$687 per passenger.Departing Sat, Nov 22, returning Mon, Dec 1.Round-trip flight with KLM and Air France.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departing from Lisbon on Sat, Nov 22, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departing from Zanzibar on Mon, Dec 1, arriving in Lisbon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $687, select.

Zanzibar.$720 per passenger.Departing Thu, Nov 6, returning Thu, Nov 27.Round-trip flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departing from Lisbon on Thu, Nov 6, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departing from Zanzibar on Thu, Nov 27, arriving in Lisbon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $720, select.

Zanzibar.$744 per passenger.Departing Mon, Mar 16, returning Wed, Mar 25.Round-trip flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departing from Lisbon on Mon, Mar 16, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departing from Zanzibar on Wed, Mar 25, arriving in Lisbon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $744, select.

Zanzibar.$747 per passenger.Departing Mon, Feb 2, returning Mon, Feb 9.Round-trip flight with Air Europa and Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Air Europa, departing from Lisbon on Mon, Feb 2, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departing from Zanzibar on Mon, Feb 9, arriving in Lisbon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $747, select.

Zanzibar.$755 per passenger.Departing Mon, May 11, returning Mon, May 18.Round-trip flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departing from Lisbon on Mon, May 11, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departing from Zanzibar on Mon, May 18, arriving in Lisbon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $755, select.

Zanzibar.$780 per passenger.Departing Tue, Jan 27, returning Sat, Feb 7.Round-trip flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departing from Lisbon on Tue, Jan 27, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departing from Zanzibar on Sat, Feb 7, arriving in Lisbon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $780, select.

Zanzibar.$785 per passenger.Departing Mon, Jan 12, returning Mon, Jan 19.Round-trip flight with Vueling Airlines and Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departing from Lisbon on Mon, Jan 12, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departing from Zanzibar on Mon, Jan 19, arriving in Lisbon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $785, select.

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

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Lisbon to Zanzibar: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Lisbon to Zanzibar below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Zanzibar.

Lisbon to Zanzibar: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$687
Cheapest month to fly	November

Finding cheap flights from Lisbon to Zanzibar: Frequently asked questions

How much are round-trip flights from Lisbon to Zanzibar?

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Lisbon to Zanzibar is $687. 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.

Which airlines fly direct from Lisbon to Zanzibar?

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Lisbon to Zanzibar. But we found flights with one or more stops from $687.

How many flights are there a week from Lisbon to Zanzibar?

There are no flights flying from Lisbon to Zanzibar, as of May 2025.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Lisbon to Zanzibar?

The cheapest month to fly from Lisbon to Zanzibar is usually May 2025.

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

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Lisbon Airport to Zanzibar Airport on Saturday, November 22, 2025.

Can I get a direct flight from Lisbon Airport to Zanzibar Airport?

No airlines currently offer direct flights between Lisbon Airport and Zanzibar Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.

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 with from Lisbon Airport to Zanzibar?

Currently, KLM offers the cheapest flight tickets to Zanzibar.

Traveling from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ): what you need to know

The timezone in Zanzibar is UTC+3, which is three hours ahead of Lisbon.
Your LIS to ZNZ flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're traveling internationally.
Traveling during a peak time like June? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Lisbon Portela Airport to Zanzibar International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Top stopovers between LIS and ZNZ include:
- Charles de Gaulle Airport
- Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Dubai Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)

At the moment, $356 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Lisbon Portela Airport to Zanzibar International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $687. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from LIS to ZNZ. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when looking for your flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Zanzibar International Airport.
Picking up cheap flights from LIS to ZNZ is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a new discounted fare appears.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Zanzibar International Airport.

Handy information about Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)

When it comes to Lisbon Portela Airport's on-time performance, 64.1% of flights complete their journey on time.
To reach Lisbon Portela Airport from central Lisbon, it takes around 20 minutes if you're traveling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 10 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
Expect a journey time of about 1 hour when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to LIS? If you've booked an early flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Zanzibar International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:

Arriving at Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)

Reserve a hotel close to ZNZ if you have a late Lisbon Portela Airport to Zanzibar International Airport flight. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Follow your own route with a Zanzibar International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from KARIBU KWETU ZANZIBAR, Auto-Union or Green Motion and venture far and wide through Zanzibar and beyond.
Booking your ride from Zanzibar International Airport about one week in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.

Getting from Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) to central Zanzibar

From Zanzibar International Airport, Zanzibar is approximately 6 kilometers away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the center driving.

When to fly to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)

It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Zanzibar International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Zanzibar. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Zanzibar is March, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Zanzibar International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you like traveling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LIS to ZNZ in August. Temperatures average between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.

Explore more of Tanzania

Zanzibar is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Tanzania waiting to be explored. About 418 kilometers north-west of Zanzibar, a trip to Arusha will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Lake Duluti, Old Boma Museum and Arusha Declaration Museum.
Morogoro is another favorite destination in Tanzania and is around 177 kilometers south-west of Zanzibar. No trip is complete without seeing Uluguru Nature Forest Reserve, Mount Premji and Ritungu Tours & Safari Ltd.