Flying from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ): what you need to know
Around 5 hours 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Hamad International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport.
Zanzibar's timezone is UTC+3, which is the same as Doha.
You can choose from 40 weekly Hamad International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport flights. The 02:10 departure with Qatar Airways is the earliest available. Qatar Airways operates the last service of the day at 02:20.
To ensure you get on your DOH to ZNZ flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as August, 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 travel during a high season in general.
Flying into Zanzibar (and then seeing more of Tanzania!) is a snap with Qatar Airways. This popular airline has direct flights from Hamad International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Qatar Airways.
Qatar Airways tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for DOH to ZNZ flights, with 93.44% of services landing as scheduled.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Hamad International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between DOH and ZNZ include:
Julius Nyerere International Airport
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
At the moment, $302 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Hamad International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $465. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from DOH to ZNZ by booking at least six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Hamad International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from DOH to ZNZ couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as there's a better deal.
Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Hamad International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Hamad International Airport (DOH)
83.59% of flights departing from Hamad International Airport reach their destination as planned. With its strong performance rating, you're unlikely to experience delays when jetting out of DOH.
Hamad International Airport is about 9 miles from central Doha. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of about 40 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Hamad International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to DOH:
Arriving at Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
Consider staying in a hotel close to ZNZ if you have a late Hamad International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
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 and explore beyond Zanzibar's usual tourist stops.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Zanzibar International Airport around one week ahead.
Getting from Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) to central Zanzibar
Zanzibar International Airport to central Zanzibar has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 4 miles away.
When to fly to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
July is the most popular month for flights from Hamad International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Zanzibar in February.
Before locking in your flight from Hamad International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in Zanzibar, with temperatures ranging from 75ºF to 91ºF.
Look for cheap tickets from DOH to ZNZ in August if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 70ºF and 82ºF on average.
Explore more of Tanzania
Arusha is just one of the many cities in Tanzania waiting to be discovered after you've seen Zanzibar. Around 260 miles away to the north-west, its best attractions include Lake Duluti, Old Boma Museum and Arusha Declaration Museum.
Morogoro is another well-known destination in Tanzania and is around 110 miles south-west of Zanzibar. No trip is complete without seeing Uluguru Nature Forest Reserve, Mount Premji and Ritungu Tours & Safari Ltd.