Traveling from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ): what you need to know
Zanzibar is three hours ahead of Birmingham and follows the UTC+3 timezone.
To ensure you catch your BHX to ZNZ flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Traveling during a peak time such as June? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Birmingham International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport. These are the top stopovers between BHX and ZNZ:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
Currently, $348 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Birmingham International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $720. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from BHX to ZNZ, book early. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Birmingham International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across every month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
65.48% of flights taking off from Birmingham International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
To get to Birmingham International Airport from central Birmingham, it takes about 25 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 15 miles from the airport to the city center.
Expect a trip time of about 50 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Birmingham International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near BHX:
Arriving at Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Birmingham International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ZNZ instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Zanzibar International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from KARIBU KWETU ZANZIBAR, Auto-Union or Green Motion to explore Zanzibar and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Zanzibar International Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) to central Zanzibar
From Zanzibar International Airport, Zanzibar is approximately 4 miles away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the center by car.
When to fly to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
July is the busiest month for flights from Birmingham International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Zanzibar in February.
The warmest month in Zanzibar is March, with temperatures ranging between 75ºF and 91ºF. Book your flights from Birmingham International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BHX to ZNZ in August. Average temperatures are between 70ºF and 82ºF then.
Explore more of Tanzania
Arusha is just one of the many places in Tanzania waiting to be explored after you've seen Zanzibar. Around 260 miles away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Lake Duluti, Old Boma Museum and Arusha Declaration Museum.
If you're interested in discovering another side of Tanzania, consider Morogoro, about 110 miles south-west of Zanzibar. Uluguru Nature Forest Reserve, Mount Premji and Ritungu Tours & Safari Ltd are highlights.
