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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Zanzibar Airport? If you want to travel next month, round-trip fares start from $1,035. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Bucharest Otopeni to Zanzibar

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

Bucharest Otopeni to Zanzibar: Alternative routes

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

Bucharest to Zanzibar: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$835
Cheapest month to flySeptember

Finding cheap flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Zanzibar: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Bucharest Otopeni to Zanzibar is $835. 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.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Bucharest Otopeni to Zanzibar. But we found flights with one or more stops from $837.
There are no flights flying from Bucharest Otopeni to Zanzibar, as of July 2026.
The cheapest month to fly from Bucharest Otopeni to Zanzibar is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Zanzibar Airport on Friday, September 25, 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Bucharest Otopeni Airport and Zanzibar Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
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.

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.

Currently, Ryanair offers the cheapest flight tickets to Zanzibar.

Traveling from Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ): what you need to know

  • The timezone in Zanzibar is UTC+3, which is one hour ahead of Bucharest.

  • Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your OTP to ZNZ flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.

  • Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.

  • If you want to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Zanzibar Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between OTP and ZNZ:

    • Istanbul Airport

    • Dubai Airport

    • Amsterdam Schiphol Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ)

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Zanzibar Airport flight is $393. A return ticket is currently $835. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.

  • To get your hands on cheap tickets from OTP to ZNZ, book early. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first released.

  • Getting cheap flights from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Zanzibar Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across every month and score a great deal.

  • Save time searching for cheap flights from OTP to ZNZ by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when fares go down.

  • Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Zanzibar Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.

Handy information about Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP)

  • 78% of flights that leave from Bucharest Otopeni Airport make it to their destination on schedule.

  • Central Bucharest to Bucharest Otopeni Airport is approximately 16 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.

  • You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes on public transport.

  • Need a handy hotel close to OTP? If you're boarding an early flight from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Zanzibar Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:

Arriving at Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ)

Getting from Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ) to central Zanzibar

  • Zanzibar Airport to the center of Zanzibar has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometers away.

  • If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 30 minutes.

When to fly to Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ)

  • It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Zanzibar Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Zanzibar. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in March.

  • When booking your flight from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Zanzibar Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. February is the warmest month in Zanzibar, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).

  • July sees average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Look for cheap tickets from OTP to ZNZ sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.

Explore more of Tanzania

  • Zanzibar is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Tanzania just waiting to be discovered. About 418 kilometers north-west of Zanzibar, a visit to Arusha will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Kilimanjaro info, Kilimanjaro tours and kilimanjaro trekking.

  • If you want to check out another major stop in Tanzania, head for Morogoro, roughly 177 kilometers south-west of Zanzibar. Choma Waterfalls, Selous Choma Waterfall and Uluguru Nature Forest Reserve are key reasons to visit.

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