Which airports can I use when flying from Cologne to Zanzibar?

Flights from Cologne to Zanzibar usually depart from Cologne Köln/Bonn (CGN) and arrive at Zanzibar Intl (ZNZ).

Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Cologne to Zanzibar?

Only Economy class is available on flights from Cologne to Zanzibar.

Which airports do connecting flights from Cologne to Zanzibar pass through?

Most connecting flights from Cologne to Zanzibar pass through Istanbul (IST), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other stopover airports each see under 5%.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Cologne to Zanzibar?

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 29% on the Cologne to Zanzibar route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at 626 € return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at 870 €, a difference of 244 €. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

How long is a flight from Cologne to Zanzibar?

A direct flight from Cologne to Zanzibar takes 0h 00m, covering 11.341 km.

Do I need a passport to fly from Cologne to Zanzibar?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Have flight prices from Cologne to Zanzibar changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about 597 € to 2.322 €. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Cologne to Zanzibar looking right now?

One-way fares from Cologne to Zanzibar are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 398 €, which is 47% below the typical average for this route.

What is the time difference between Cologne and Zanzibar?

Zanzibar is 1 hour ahead of Cologne (Eastern Africa Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Which car hire options are available at Zanzibar Intl Airport (ZNZ)?

Zanzibar Intl Airport (ZNZ) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around 13 € for economy cars. Top options include: • Autounion Car Rental • Final Rentals • Karibu Kwetu Zanzibar • H-Lead Hospitality • FlexWays

How much should I expect to pay for a Cologne to Zanzibar flight?

Return flights from Cologne to Zanzibar range from 632 € to 865 €, with an average of 701 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 632 € counts as a good deal.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Cologne to Zanzibar?

Air Cairo (597 €) and Turkish Airlines (644 €) are the cheapest airlines to fly return from Cologne to Zanzibar according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Cologne to Zanzibar?

Flights via Istanbul (IST) offer the most affordable fares, with an average return price of 819 €. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Cologne to Zanzibar, which airport offers the shortest stopover?

Istanbul (IST) had the shortest average connection time for Cologne to Zanzibar stopovers at 539 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Cheapest return flight

597 €

Typical prices: 632 €-865 €

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Thu 6.12.Tue 18.12.

CGN - ZNZ • 1 stop

Cheapest one-way flight

293 €

Typical prices: 729 €-751 €

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Sat 29.9.

CGN - ZNZ • 2 stops

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Sun, 6. Dec - Fri, 18. Dec

3:05 - 8:40CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

27h 35m1 stop Hurghada

9:10 - 2:05ZNZ Zanzibar Intl-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

18h 55m1 stop Hurghada

597 €Air Cairo

Mon, 7. Dec - Fri, 18. Dec

15:15 - 8:40CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

15h 25m2 stops Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Hurghada

9:10 - 13:15ZNZ Zanzibar Intl-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

30h 05m1 stop Hurghada

607 €Multiple Airlines

Mon, 7. Dec - Fri, 15. Jan

15:15 - 8:40CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

15h 25m2 stops Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Hurghada

4:10 - 21:05ZNZ Zanzibar Intl-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

18h 55m1 stop Hurghada

614 €Multiple Airlines

Thu, 3. Dec - Fri, 18. Dec

11:00 - 8:10CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

19h 10m2 stops Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Hurghada

9:10 - 13:15ZNZ Zanzibar Intl-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

30h 05m1 stop Hurghada

620 €Multiple Airlines

Sun, 6. Dec - Sun, 20. Dec

3:05 - 8:40CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

27h 35m1 stop Hurghada

6:50 - 2:05ZNZ Zanzibar Intl-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

21h 15m1 stop Hurghada

620 €Air Cairo

Mon, 7. Dec - Fri, 15. Jan

15:15 - 8:40CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

15h 25m2 stops Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Hurghada

4:10 - 21:05ZNZ Zanzibar Intl-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

18h 55m1 stop Hurghada

621 €Multiple Airlines

Thu, 5. Nov - Sun, 6. Dec

11:00 - 8:10CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

19h 10m2 stops Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Hurghada

6:50 - 18:05ZNZ Zanzibar Intl-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

13h 15m1 stop Hurghada

621 €Multiple Airlines

Thu, 5. Nov - Sun, 6. Dec

11:00 - 8:10CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

19h 10m2 stops Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Hurghada

6:50 - 18:05ZNZ Zanzibar Intl-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

13h 15m1 stop Hurghada

628 €Multiple Airlines

Thu, 14. Jan - Wed, 27. Jan

18:10 - 2:50CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

30h 40m1 stop Istanbul

3:50 - 17:10ZNZ Zanzibar Intl-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

15h 20m2 stops Arusha Kilimanjaro Istanbul

644 €Turkish Airlines

Thu, 14. Jan - Wed, 27. Jan

18:10 - 2:50CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

30h 40m1 stop Istanbul

3:10 - 17:10ZNZ Zanzibar Intl-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

16h 00m1 stop Istanbul

644 €Turkish Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from Cologne to Zanzibar

Wed, 23. Sep - Wed, 7. Oct

10:25 - 16:55CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

29h 30m2 stops Istanbul Dar Es Salaam

0:40 - 18:15ZNZ Zanzibar Intl-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

18h 35m2 stops Dar Es Salaam Istanbul

932 €Multiple Airlines

Tue, 22. Sep - Wed, 7. Oct

20:10 - 21:30CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

48h 20m3 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Zurich Arusha Kilimanjaro

8:10 - 7:45ZNZ Zanzibar Intl-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

24h 35m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Munich Franz Josef Strauss

959 €Lufthansa

Sun, 20. Sep - Mon, 5. Oct

16:30 - 5:20CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

11h 50m1 stop Cairo

6:20 - 1:05ZNZ Zanzibar Intl-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

19h 45m2 stops Cairo Ankara Esenboga

1.003 €Multiple Airlines

Tue, 22. Sep - Wed, 7. Oct

6:20 - 21:30CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

14h 10m2 stops Zurich Arusha Kilimanjaro

8:10 - 7:45ZNZ Zanzibar Intl-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

24h 35m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Munich Franz Josef Strauss

1.036 €Multiple Airlines

Mon, 21. Sep - Tue, 6. Oct

14:15 - 21:30CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

30h 15m2 stops Zurich Arusha Kilimanjaro

22:45 - 9:10ZNZ Zanzibar Intl-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

11h 25m1 stop Zurich

1.039 €SWISS

Wed, 23. Sep - Wed, 7. Oct

10:25 - 6:50CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

19h 25m2 stops Istanbul Dar Es Salaam

2:00 - 9:25ZNZ Zanzibar Intl-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

32h 25m1 stop Istanbul

1.040 €Multiple Airlines

Wed, 23. Sep - Wed, 7. Oct

19:15 - 11:10CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

38h 55m3 stops Istanbul Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Arusha Kilimanjaro

0:40 - 18:15ZNZ Zanzibar Intl-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

18h 35m2 stops Dar Es Salaam Istanbul

1.043 €Multiple Airlines

Sun, 20. Sep - Fri, 9. Oct

16:30 - 5:20CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

11h 50m1 stop Cairo

20:40 - 14:20ZNZ Zanzibar Intl-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

18h 40m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl London Gatwick

1.081 €Multiple Airlines

Tue, 22. Sep - Wed, 7. Oct

19:15 - 1:55CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

29h 40m1 stop Istanbul

2:00 - 9:25ZNZ Zanzibar Intl-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

32h 25m1 stop Istanbul

1.254 €Turkish Airlines

Sun, 20. Sep - Wed, 7. Oct

19:15 - 1:55CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

29h 40m1 stop Istanbul

2:00 - 9:25ZNZ Zanzibar Intl-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

32h 25m1 stop Istanbul

1.262 €Turkish Airlines

Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for Cologne to Zanzibar flights

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How much is a return flight from Cologne to Zanzibar?

Return flights from Cologne to Zanzibar start at 597 €. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical return fares ranging from 632 € to 865 €. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was 597 € on Air Cairo.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cologne to Zanzibar?

Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cologne to Zanzibar and is 11% cheaper than the average day. Tuesday is the most expensive day with flight prices 24% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cologne to Zanzibar?

•March is the cheapest month to fly from Cologne to Zanzibar at 616 € return.
•August (1.030 €) and December (873 €) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 67% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Low season	July
High season	January
Cheapest flight	293 €

Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 24% increase in price.

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Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Cologne to Zanzibar based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.

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Which airports can I use when flying from Cologne to Zanzibar?
Flights from Cologne to Zanzibar usually depart from Cologne Köln/Bonn (CGN) and arrive at Zanzibar Intl (ZNZ).
Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Cologne to Zanzibar?
Only Economy class is available on flights from Cologne to Zanzibar.
Which airports do connecting flights from Cologne to Zanzibar pass through?
Most connecting flights from Cologne to Zanzibar pass through Istanbul (IST), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other stopover airports each see under 5%.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Cologne to Zanzibar?
Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 29% on the Cologne to Zanzibar route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at 626 € return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at 870 €, a difference of 244 €. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How long is a flight from Cologne to Zanzibar?
A direct flight from Cologne to Zanzibar takes 0h 00m, covering 11.341 km.
Do I need a passport to fly from Cologne to Zanzibar?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
Have flight prices from Cologne to Zanzibar changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about 597 € to 2.322 €. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Cologne to Zanzibar looking right now?
One-way fares from Cologne to Zanzibar are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 398 €, which is 47% below the typical average for this route.
What is the time difference between Cologne and Zanzibar?
Zanzibar is 1 hour ahead of Cologne (Eastern Africa Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
Which car hire options are available at Zanzibar Intl Airport (ZNZ)?
Zanzibar Intl Airport (ZNZ) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around 13 € for economy cars. Top options include:
• Autounion Car Rental
• Final Rentals
• Karibu Kwetu Zanzibar
• H-Lead Hospitality
• FlexWays
How much should I expect to pay for a Cologne to Zanzibar flight?
Return flights from Cologne to Zanzibar range from 632 € to 865 €, with an average of 701 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 632 € counts as a good deal.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Thursday departure instead of Tuesday. On this route, Thursday flights average 626 € – about 244 € less than Tuesday (28% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Cologne to Zanzibar trip for March. Fares historically average 616 € return in that month – typically 414 € less than the most expensive month, which is August (based on the last 12 months).

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