Travelling from Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) to Glasgow: what you need to know
The timezone in Glasgow is UTC+0. The city is 3 hours behind Zanzibar, where Zanzibar International Airport is located.
Leave enough time to make your flight from ZNZ to Glasgow. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during high season in general.
When travelling to United Kingdom for tourism purposes, you'll need an embassy visa if you hold a passport from Tanzania. However, visa rules can change and you may need additional documents depending on the purpose and duration of your stay. Always check the latest guidelines before booking your cheap ticket from Zanzibar International Airport to Glasgow.
Central Zanzibar to ZNZ is approximately 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic conditions, it'll take you about 11 minutes to reach there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
After a leisurely start to your trip? Stay near ZNZ. Whether you've booked an early flight from Zanzibar International Airport to Glasgow or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
How to find the cheapest flights from Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) to Glasgow
$1,471 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Zanzibar International Airport to Glasgow. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,980. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you're looking for flight tickets from ZNZ to Glasgow. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap tickets from Zanzibar International Airport to Glasgow is more likely if you're flexible with your travel dates. Check out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares throughout the month and snap up a great deal.
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Airports in Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
Glasgow International Airport (GLA) is around 14 kilometres from the centre of Glasgow. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is around 15 minutes.
It typically takes 33 minutes if you're using public transport.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Zanzibar International Airport to Glasgow. Check in to one of these accommodation options near GLA instead:
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Central Glasgow is approximately 48 kilometres from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK). As soon as your flight from Zanzibar International Airport to Glasgow has landed and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of about 38 minutes.
You can also travel by public transport, which will take around 53 minutes.
There are some great places to drop your things at near PIK. Settle in and get cosy after your flight from ZNZ to Glasgow at one of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Glasgow
June is the most popular month to board a flight from Zanzibar International Airport to Glasgow while April is the quietest. To work out the best time to visit Glasgow, consider your preferred travel pace and style.
The warmest month in Glasgow is July, with the temperature ranging between 9ºC and 20ºC. Lock in your flights from Zanzibar International Airport to Glasgow in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from ZNZ to Glasgow in January when temperatures average between -1ºC and 7ºC.
More about Glasgow
After locking in your flight from Zanzibar International Airport to Glasgow, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Glasgow:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Glasgow Cathedral, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and Riverside Museum are top sights which should be on any well-planned Glasgow itinerary.
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