Travelling from Toronto to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ): what you need to know
You can choose from multiple airports when planning your flight from Toronto to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ). Explore your options for flying out of Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF).
Zanzibar International Airport is located in Zanzibar. The city operates in the UTC+3 timezone and is 7 hours ahead of Toronto.
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from Toronto to ZNZ. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during high season in general.
Airports in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
YYZ is about 27 kilometres from central Toronto. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 26 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 49 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Toronto to Zanzibar International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near Pearson International Airport:
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Toronto to YTZ in around 39 minutes. The airport is roughly 3 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 35 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not book an extra night away from home? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport the day before your flight from Toronto to ZNZ:
About Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
Consider booking a hotel close to ZNZ if you have a late flight from Toronto to Zanzibar International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) to central Zanzibar
Zanzibar International Airport to the centre of Zanzibar takes about 11 minutes by car. It's approximately 6 kilometres away. Find out what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing services.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
Book a one-way ticket from Toronto to Zanzibar International Airport from $1,055 or travel return from just $1,597. The prices shown are based on availability and could change when you book.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Toronto to Zanzibar International Airport. July is the busiest month to travel to Zanzibar. If you want a quieter atmosphere, go in February.
The warmest month in Zanzibar is March, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC and 33ºC. Book your flights from Toronto to ZNZ in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
August sees average temperatures of between 21ºC and 28ºC. Search for cheap flights from Toronto to Zanzibar International Airport sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Zanzibar
Once you've booked your flight from Toronto to Zanzibar International Airport, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Zanzibar:
Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. Old Fort, Abdul Hamid Guide Francophone Zanzibar/Tanzania and Khalifa Tours and Safaris Zanzibar are essential stops on your Zanzibar itinerary.