Flying from Singapore to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ): What you need to know
The timezone in Zanzibar is UTC+3, which is five hours behind Singapore. Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is located in Zanzibar.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your flight from Singapore to ZNZ.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as February and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Airports in Singapore
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and possibly even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from Singapore to ZNZ leaving from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
Located around 19 kilometres from central Singapore, SIN can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Singapore to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by picking one of these stays near Singapore Changi Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Singapore Changi Airport, 69% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
About Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Singapore to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ZNZ instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Abeid Amani Karume International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from KARIBU KWETU ZANZIBAR, Auto-Union or Green Motion and explore beyond Zanzibar's usual tourist stops.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle around one week before your Singapore to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport flight.
Getting from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) to central Zanzibar
Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is around 8 kilometres from the centre of Zanzibar. It takes around 15 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of around 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Singapore to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Singapore to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is ₹ 51,884. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ₹ 100,854. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
To find cheap flights from Singapore to ZNZ, book ahead. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when tickets first go on sale.
If you have some flexibility with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your Singapore to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport ticket.
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Filters make it easier to find a bargain for your flight from Singapore to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport. Pick the flight times, carriers and stops that match your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the best price quickly.
The best time to fly from Singapore to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)
December is when most people book flights from Singapore to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ). Plan your visit to Zanzibar in September if you'd rather avoid peak season.
The warmest month in Zanzibar is March, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your Singapore to ZNZ plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Singapore to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport in August if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC and 28ºC.
More about Zanzibar
Start your Zanzibar trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Singapore to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to work out where to start. House of Wonders, Nakupenda island & beach tours and Zanzibar travel tours are leading attractions which should feature on every Zanzibar itinerary.
Explore more of Tanzania
Zanzibar has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Tanzania you'll want to see. About 177 kilometres west of Zanzibar, a visit to Morogoro will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Peponi Camp, Choma Waterfalls and Ahmadiya Mosque.
Tanga is another favourite destination in Tanzania and is around 129 kilometres north of Zanzibar. No trip is complete without a visit to Amboni Caves, Raskazone Beach. And Forodhani.