Flying from Colombo to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ): What you need to know
The timezone in Zanzibar is UTC+3, which is two hours 30 minutes behind Colombo. Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is located in Zanzibar.
To ensure you get on your flight from Colombo to ZNZ, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying over a peak time such as February? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Colombo
Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a travel break and possibly even visit a new city. When browsing cheap flights from Colombo to ZNZ departing from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Top options include:
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Muscat International Airport (MCT)
Located around 32 kilometres from central Colombo, CMB can be reached in about 40 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Colombo to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport:
Of the flights that depart from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport, 74% arrive on time at their destination.
About Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)
Have a late flight from Colombo to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Check in to one of these hotels near ZNZ and hit the pillow fast:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Abeid Amani Karume International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from KARIBU KWETU ZANZIBAR, Auto-Union or Green Motion to explore Zanzibar and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your ride around one week in advance of your Colombo to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport flight.
Getting from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) to central Zanzibar
Central Zanzibar is around 8 kilometres from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport and takes about 15 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Colombo to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is ₹ 44,994. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ₹ 109,398. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Colombo to ZNZ if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Colombo to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport tickets throughout the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
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The best time to fly from Colombo to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when planning the timing of your trip. September is the quietest month to go to Zanzibar. December is when most people book flights from Colombo to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ), which may be perfect if you're chasing more excitement.
The warmest month in Zanzibar is March, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your Colombo to ZNZ plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Colombo to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport in August when temperatures are between 21ºC and 28ºC.
More about Zanzibar
After booking your flight from Colombo to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Zanzibar:
There are loads of things to do in Zanzibar when you're in the mood to sightsee. Kick things off at House of Wonders followed by Nakupenda island & beach tours and Zanzibar travel tours.
Explore more of Tanzania
Zanzibar has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Tanzania you should also see. Around 177 kilometres west of Zanzibar, a trip to Morogoro will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Peponi Camp, Choma Waterfalls and Ahmadiya Mosque.
If there's time to check out another major destination in Tanzania, consider Tanga, about 129 kilometres north of Zanzibar. Amboni Caves, Raskazone Beach. And Forodhani are the start of reasons to visit.
