Traveling from Tirana International Airport (TIA) to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ): what you need to know
The timezone in Zanzibar is UTC+3, which is two hours ahead of Tirana.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your TIA to ZNZ flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tirana International Airport (TIA) to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
$344 is currently the best price for a one-way Tirana International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport flight. Return flights start at $809. These prices can change depending on demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from TIA to ZNZ, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
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Handy information about Tirana International Airport (TIA)
69.86% of flights leaving from Tirana International Airport make it to their destination on time.
Tirana International Airport is about 18 kilometers from central Tirana. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the center, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Tirana International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near TIA:
Arriving at Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
If you're arriving on a late Tirana International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near ZNZ:
Grab a Zanzibar International Airport rental car and explore Zanzibar and beyond with your own wheels. KARIBU KWETU ZANZIBAR, Auto-Union and Green Motion are top outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Zanzibar International Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) to central Zanzibar
Zanzibar International Airport is roughly 6 kilometers from central Zanzibar. The drive time takes around 10 minutes.
When to fly to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
The quietest month for a flight from Tirana International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport is February, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Zanzibar based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Lock in your flight from Tirana International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport for March if you'd like to go to Zanzibar during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
August sees average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from TIA to ZNZ sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Tanzania
Zanzibar is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Tanzania just waiting to be explored. Around 418 kilometers north-west of Zanzibar, a visit to Arusha will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Lake Duluti, Old Boma Museum and Arusha Declaration Museum.
Morogoro is another must-experience destination in Tanzania and is around 177 kilometers south-west of Zanzibar. No trip is complete without visiting Uluguru Nature Forest Reserve, Mount Premji and Ritungu Tours & Safari Ltd.