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Cheap flights from Zanzibar to Istanbul from $319 ZNZ → IST, SAW

Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Istanbul New Airport (IST), Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

The cheapest return found recently is $895 with Precision Air, 6 Jan 2027 – 17 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $319 with Air Cairo, 13 Dec, found 2 days ago.

Cheapest one-way found recently
$319, found 2 days ago
Cheapest return found recently
$895, 6 Jan 2027 to 17 Jan 2027
Usual return price
$780 to $902
Cheapest month to fly
December 2026, return fares from $663 found in the last 7 days
Airlines with nonstop flights
Turkish Airlines
Shortest nonstop flight found
9 h 40 min

Return

The cheapest return fare on each of 8 departure dates is usually $780 to $902.

Cheapest return found recently

$895

6 Jan 2027 – 17 Jan 2027 · Precision Air

Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

Leaves 4:25 p.m. · Return leaves 1:20 a.m. · 58 h 40 min of travel, both ways together

out 3 stops, back 1 stop

found 2 days ago

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Cheapest nonstop return

$1,257

12 Jan 2027 – 20 Jan 2027 · Turkish Airlines

Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)

Leaves 5:30 a.m. · Return leaves 4:30 a.m. · 16 h 55 min of travel, both ways together

out nonstop, back nonstop

found 3 days ago

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $895 6 Jan 2027 – 17 Jan 2027found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates

Cheapest we hold, of any age $663 6 Dec – 9 Decfound 8 days agoSee prices for these dates

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $637 to $911.

$895, the cheapest return found recently, sits here in that range of $637 to $911.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Is this a good return price?

Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 8 departure dates from 15 Nov to 12 Jan 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other 11-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 6 Jan 2027 to compare.

Every date we hold

135 fares on 8 departure dates

15 Nov – 22 Nov: $762, found 3 days ago6 Dec – 9 Dec: $663, found 8 days ago30 Dec – 16 Jan 2027: $922, found 4 days ago31 Dec – 17 Jan 2027: $840, found 4 days ago1 Jan 2027 – 15 Jan 2027: $786, found 4 days ago4 Jan 2027 – 17 Jan 2027: $965, found 5 days ago6 Jan 2027 – 17 Jan 2027: $895, found 2 days ago12 Jan 2027 – 19 Jan 2027: $816, found 3 days agoNovDecJan
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DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
15 Nov – 22 Nov$762Air CairoZanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)out 1 stop, back 2 stopsfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
6 Dec – 9 Dec$663Air CairoZanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 8 days agoSee prices for these dates
30 Dec – 16 Jan 2027$922Kenya AirwaysZanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)out 3 stops, back 1 stopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
31 Dec – 17 Jan 2027$840Air CairoZanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
1 Jan 2027 – 15 Jan 2027$786Air CairoZanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
4 Jan 2027 – 17 Jan 2027$965Precision AirZanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 3 stops, back 1 stopfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
6 Jan 2027 – 17 Jan 2027$895Precision AirZanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)out 3 stops, back 1 stopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
12 Jan 2027 – 19 Jan 2027$816Air CairoZanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates

Which month looks cheapest?

December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $663.

November 2026From $7621 departure date15 Nov – 22 Nov · found 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
December 2026From $663Cheapest seen3 departure dates6 Dec – 9 Dec · found 8 days agoSee prices for these dates
January 2027From $7864 departure dates1 Jan 2027 – 15 Jan 2027 · found 4 days agoSee prices for these dates

One-way

The cheapest one-way fare on each of 11 departure dates is usually $323 to $415.

Cheapest one-way found recently

$319

13 Dec · Air Cairo

Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

Leaves 6:50 a.m. · 49 h 45 min trip

1 stop · via Hurghada International Airport (HRG) · overnight connection · connection may need a visa · 41 h connection

found 2 days ago

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Cheapest nonstop one-way

$964

13 Dec · Turkish Airlines

Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)

Leaves 3:50 a.m. · 9 h 40 min trip

nonstop

found 2 days ago

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $319 13 Decfound 2 days agoOpen this trip

Cheapest we hold, of any age $297 24 Jan 2027found 3 days agoOpen this trip

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $297 to $547.

$319, the cheapest one-way found recently, sits here in that range of $297 to $547.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Is this a good one-way price?

Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 11 departure dates from 15 Nov to 10 Jun 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

No. We hold one-way fares on 1 other departure date within 3 days of 13 Dec, and it is not cheaper.

Every date we hold

110 fares on 11 departure dates

15 Nov: $438, found 6 days ago13 Dec: $319, found 2 days ago14 Dec: $372, found 7 days ago27 Dec: $310, found 8 days ago23 Jan 2027: $326, found 5 days ago24 Jan 2027: $297, found 3 days ago11 Apr 2027: $415, found 6 days ago13 Apr 2027: $415, found 6 days ago30 May 2027: $415, found 6 days ago8 Jun 2027: $415, found 6 days ago10 Jun 2027: $415, found 6 days agoNovDecJanAprMayJun
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DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
15 Nov$438Air TanzaniaZanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)2 stopsfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
13 Dec$319Air CairoZanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)1 stopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
14 Dec$372Air CairoZanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)1 stopfound 7 days agoOpen this trip
27 Dec$310Air CairoZanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)1 stopfound 8 days agoSee prices for these dates
23 Jan 2027$326Air CairoZanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)1 stopfound 5 days agoOpen this trip
24 Jan 2027$297Air CairoZanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)1 stopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
11 Apr 2027$415Qatar AirwaysZanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)1 stopfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
13 Apr 2027$415Qatar AirwaysZanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)1 stopfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
30 May 2027$415Qatar AirwaysZanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)1 stopfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
8 Jun 2027$415Qatar AirwaysZanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)1 stopfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
10 Jun 2027$415Qatar AirwaysZanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)1 stopfound 6 days agoOpen this trip

Which month looks cheapest?

January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $297.

November 2026From $4381 departure date15 Nov · found 6 days agoOpen this trip
December 2026From $3103 departure dates27 Dec · found 8 days agoSee prices for these dates
January 2027From $297Cheapest seen2 departure dates24 Jan 2027 · found 3 days agoOpen this trip
April 2027From $4152 departure dates11 Apr 2027 · found 6 days agoOpen this trip
May 2027From $4151 departure date30 May 2027 · found 6 days agoOpen this trip
June 2027From $4152 departure dates8 Jun 2027 · found 6 days agoOpen this trip

Premium cabin fares from Zanzibar to Istanbul

We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.

How far ahead were prices cheapest for Zanzibar to Istanbul?

Return

Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 19% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

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Typical price in each booking range — round trip, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
0–6 days$947$692+23%10
7–13 days$772$692+0%24
14–29 days$770$663Cheapest seen29
30–59 days$823$637+7%37
60–89 days$814$637+6%26
90–179 days$791$728+3%37
180+ days$948$948+23%8

One-way

The cheapest fares were 60 to 89 days before departure.

From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

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Typical price in each booking range — one way, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
30–59 days$372$310+4%9
60–89 days$358$297Cheapest seen25
90–179 days$403$362+13%43
180+ days$450$415+26%37

Could a nearby airport be cheaper?

A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.

Return

Dar Es Salaam → Istanbul

70 km from Zanzibar

$853

$42 less than flying from Zanzibar

12 Dec – 13 Dec · DAR → SAW · out 2 stops, back 2 stops

found 2 days ago

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Tanga → Istanbul

120 km from Zanzibar

$1,380

$485 more than flying from Zanzibar

19 Nov – 1 Dec · TGT → IST · out 2 stops, back 2 stops

found 5 days ago

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Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.

One-way

Dar Es Salaam → Istanbul

70 km from Zanzibar

$395

$76 more than flying from Zanzibar

20 Dec · DAR → IST · 1 stop

found 5 days ago

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Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.

Live price for these dates

The cheapest return found recently is for 6 Jan 2027 – 17 Jan 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.

Questions about this trip

How much is a return flight from Zanzibar to Istanbul?

The cheapest return found recently is $895 with Precision Air, 6 Jan 2027 to 17 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $663 with Air Cairo, 6 Dec to 9 Dec, found 8 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 8 departure dates is usually $780 to $902.

How much is a one-way flight from Zanzibar to Istanbul?

The cheapest one-way found recently is $319 with Air Cairo, 13 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $297 with Air Cairo, 24 Jan 2027, found 3 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 11 departure dates is usually $323 to $415.

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

December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $663, 6 Dec to 9 Dec, found 8 days ago. January 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $297, 24 Jan 2027, found 3 days ago.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Zanzibar to Istanbul?

In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 19% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. One-way fares were cheapest 60 to 89 days before departure.

Is there a direct flight from Zanzibar to Istanbul?

Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $1,257 with Turkish Airlines, 12 Jan 2027 to 20 Jan 2027, found 3 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $964 with Turkish Airlines, 13 Dec, found 2 days ago.

How long is the flight from Zanzibar to Istanbul?

The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Turkish Airlines on 13 Dec, takes 9 h 40 min from Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) to Istanbul New Airport (IST). The cheapest one-way found recently, with Air Cairo on 13 Dec, takes 49 h 45 min with 1 stop, including a 41 h connection.

Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Zanzibar to Istanbul?

Between 15 Nov and 12 Jan 2027, Air Cairo has the cheapest return on 5 of the 8 departure dates we hold, Precision Air on 2 and Kenya Airways on 1. Between 15 Nov and 10 Jun 2027, Air Cairo has the cheapest one-way on 5 of the 11 departure dates we hold, Qatar Airways on 5 and Air Tanzania on 1.

Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work