Travelling from Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) to London: what you need to know
Zanzibar International Airport is located in Zanzibar. Based in the UTC+0 timezone, London is 3 hours behind Zanzibar.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from ZNZ to London. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
You will need an embassy visa for United Kingdom if you have a passport from Tanzania and are travelling for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements change frequently. So before booking your cheap ticket from Zanzibar International Airport to London, check with your airline as well as the destination country's local consulate or embassy for the most recent updates.
Central Zanzibar to ZNZ is around 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic conditions, it'll take about 11 minutes to reach there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
After a relaxed start to your trip? Stay near ZNZ. Whether you have an early flight from Zanzibar International Airport to London or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
How to find the cheapest flights from Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) to London
ج.م. 17,250 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Zanzibar International Airport to London. Return flights start from ج.م. 34,592. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from ZNZ to London if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
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Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London is roughly 31 kilometres. It takes around 57 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour and 1 minute.
Book a hotel close to LHR if you're catching a late flight from Zanzibar International Airport to London. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is around 80 kilometres from central London. Once you've hopped off your flight from Zanzibar International Airport to London, it'll take you around 1 hour and 19 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can also travel by public transport, which will take approximately 1 hour and 26 minutes.
You'll find some great places to call home for the night near LGW. Unwind and get cosy after your flight from ZNZ to London at any of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to London
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Zanzibar International Airport to London. July is the most popular month to travel to London. If you like a quieter atmosphere, go in February.
The warmest month in London is July, with the temperature ranging between 11ºC and 26ºC. Book your flights from Zanzibar International Airport to London in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Look for cheap flights from ZNZ to London around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about London
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in London right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Zanzibar International Airport to London:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace are essential stops on your London itinerary.
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