Travelling from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ): what you need to know
Zanzibar is seven hours ahead of Washington DC and is in the UTC+3 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to make your BWI to ZNZ flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Zanzibar International Airport flight is ₹ 77,761. A round-trip plane ticket right now is ₹ 123,371. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from BWI to ZNZ if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
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Handy information about Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
77.13% of flights taking off from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport reach their destination on time.
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport is about 48 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Have an early flight from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Zanzibar International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to BWI:
Arriving at Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
Book a hotel near ZNZ if you have a late Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Zanzibar International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and make your arrival easier:
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Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Zanzibar International Airport about one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) to central Zanzibar
Zanzibar International Airport is approximately 6 kilometres from the centre of Zanzibar. Driving there takes about 10 minutes.
When to fly to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
The quietest month for a flight from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Zanzibar International Airport is February, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Zanzibar based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Book your flight from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Zanzibar International Airport for March if you'd like to go to Zanzibar during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 33ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from BWI to ZNZ in August if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 21ºC and 28ºC on average.
Explore more of Tanzania
Zanzibar has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Tanzania just waiting to be explored. Around 418 kilometres north-west of Zanzibar, a trip to Arusha will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Lake Duluti, Old Boma Museum and Arusha Declaration Museum.
Around 177 kilometres south-west of Zanzibar, Morogoro is another essential stop in Tanzania. Experience major highlights starting with Uluguru Nature Forest Reserve, Mount Premji and Ritungu Tours & Safari Ltd.