Statistics on London-Zanzibar flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Zanzibar (from: London)
The average price to go to Zanzibar from London airport is $ 775 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 641 (in march) and $ 1076 (in august), which is a saving of $ 135 or a surplus of $ 301 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $538 to $591 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Zanzibar before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your London-Zanzibar plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60194 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Zanzibar from London and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 641, saving $ 135 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 775). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 1076).
Flight London-Zanzibar: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 591 | $ 687 | good price |
| February | $ 605 | $ 705 | good price |
| March | $ 567 | $ 641 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 660 | $ 741 | good price |
| May | $ 612 | $ 674 | good price |
| June | $ 636 | $ 709 | good price |
| July | $ 844 | $ 973 | high price |
| August | $ 906 | $ 1076 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 688 | $ 789 | fair price |
| October | $ 657 | $ 783 | fair price |
| November | $ 608 | $ 674 | good price |
| December | $ 695 | $ 839 | fair price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from London to Zanzibar
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from London to Zanzibar range from $484 to $1236. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $484 to $538), 1% at the maximum price (from $1182 to $1236). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $538 to $591 (18% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the London->Zanzibar flight
There are 11 companies that serve London from Zanzibar airport: Turkish Airlines, Kenya Airways, Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, Ryanair, KLM, Wizz Air, Emirates, Air France, EasyJet and British Airways.
Data analysis:
Of the 60194 flights analyzed in previous years, Turkish Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (34% of the time) on the London->Zanzibar route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, London-Zanzibar flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $17. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $38.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Zanzibar to London departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday for your return date, you will save an average of $22. Conversely, departing from Zanzibar on a saturday may cost you an additional $36.
Top prices London-Zanzibar
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Zanzibar | 14-05 to 28-05-2024 | $ 640 | layover flight with EgyptAir |
| London → Zanzibar | 16-05 to 23-05-2024 | $ 697 | layover flight with EgyptAir |
| London → Zanzibar | 17-09 to 24-09-2024 | $ 696 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| London → Zanzibar | 08-10 to 15-10-2024 | $ 667 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| London → Zanzibar | 11-11 to 25-11-2024 | $ 701 | layover flight with Ethiopian Airlines |
| London → Zanzibar | 14-11 to 20-11-2024 | $ 701 | layover flight with Ethiopian Airlines |
| London → Zanzibar | 13-02 to 23-02-2025 | $ 690 | layover flight with Ethiopian Airlines |
| London → Zanzibar | 17-02 to 23-02-2025 | $ 700 | layover flight with Ethiopian Airlines |
| London → Zanzibar | 03-03 to 16-03-2025 | $ 701 | layover flight with Ethiopian Airlines |
| London → Zanzibar | 10-03 to 17-03-2025 | $ 700 | layover flight with Ethiopian Airlines |
When to book your flight London - Zanzibar to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 2 to 3 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a London-Zanzibar flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a sunday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from London to Zanzibar, it is recommended to buy it 2 to 3 months before departure (it is then on average 661 $, which is a saving of 114 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (174 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your London to Zanzibar flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 604 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 646), 2 to 3 months ($ 631), 3 to 4 months ($ 605), 5 to 6 months ($ 649), 6 to 7 months ($ 670) |
| February | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 608 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 629), 3 to 4 months ($ 653), 4 to 5 months ($ 646), 6 to 7 months ($ 646), 7 to 8 months ($ 678) |
| March | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 579 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 581), 5 to 6 months ($ 590), 6 to 7 months ($ 627), 8 to 9 months ($ 609) |
| April | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 669 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 735) |
| May | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 623 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 637), 6 to 7 months ($ 625) |
| June | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 640 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 691), 7 to 8 months ($ 667), 8 to 9 months ($ 707), 9 to 10 months ($ 684) |
| July | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 844 $) Other interesting period(s): 6 to 7 months ($ 934), 8 to 9 months ($ 944), 9 to 10 months ($ 969), 10 to 11 months ($ 905) |
| August | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 955 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 964), 9 to 10 months ($ 998), 10 to 11 months ($ 979), 11 to 12 months ($ 1003) |
| September | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 613 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 681), 8 to 9 months ($ 778), 9 to 10 months ($ 743) |
| October | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 591 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 661), 2 to 3 months ($ 619) |
| November | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 577 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 660), 1 to 2 months ($ 613), 3 to 4 months ($ 587), 4 to 5 months ($ 581) |
| December | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 668 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 756), 2 to 3 months ($ 719), 4 to 5 months ($ 699), 5 to 6 months ($ 793) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for London->Zanzibar are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $8. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $9 more.
London to Zanzibar: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $ 750 $606 to $885 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 806 $696 to $973 | high price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 1119 $763 to $1489 | high price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 1305 $1014 to $1653 | high price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 861 $696 to $1084 | high price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 815 $667 to $1158 | high price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 781 $678 to $987 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 975 $692 to $3555 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 877 $752 to $1216 | very high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 817 $690 to $1304 | high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 788 $700 to $990 | high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1013 $728 to $3620 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, no month is currently cheaper. We therefore advise you to wait for prices to drop before booking your flight to Zanzibar.