Flights Istanbul → Zanzibar
As of November 2026, economy flights from Istanbul to Zanzibar have a typical range TRY 32841–198638, median TRY 40874. Full range across all 122 offers: TRY 18155–342244. We analyzed 122 offers from 26 airlines in a single price check.
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Best offers by airline: Istanbul → Zanzibar
Based on 122 offers · November 2026. Prices and availability change — run a live search to confirm.
Bag & seat fees: Istanbul → Zanzibar
Add-on pricing from the cheapest available offer per airline · November 2026 · TRY
| Airline | Carry-on | Checked bag | Seat selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| Air Cairo | Included | TRY 2495 | — |
| Egyptair | — | Included | — |
| flydubai | — | TRY 4991 | — |
| Aegean Airlines | Included | TRY 20 | — |
| RwandAir | — | Included | — |
| Oman Air | Included | Included | — |
| Etihad Airways | — | Included | — |
| Qatar Airways | — | Included | — |
| KLM | — | TRY 1747 | — |
| Emirates | Included | Included | — |
| Ethiopian Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| British Airways | Included | Included | — |
| Air France | Included | TRY 35 | — |
| Malaysia Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| Royal Air Maroc | Included | Included | — |
| Royal Jordanian | Included | Included | — |
| Lufthansa | Included | TRY 35 | — |
Fees are estimates from the prices we checked and may not reflect your specific itinerary, booking class, or payment method. Run a live search for exact pricing.
How much do flights from Istanbul to Zanzibar cost?
Based on 122 offers · November 2026
Istanbul to Zanzibar flights ranged from TRY 18155 to TRY 342244 across 122 offers analyzed in November 2026. The chart below shows how prices distributed across all 122 offers.
These 122 offers (November 2026) span multiple departure dates and booking windows — your travel dates may fall anywhere in this distribution. Only a live search shows where your specific trip lands.
50% of offers priced between TRY 37231 and TRY 63896
What hidden fees do Istanbul to Zanzibar flights charge?
Ancillary fees — bags, seat selection, and payment surcharges — can add 10–25% to the base fare on Istanbul to Zanzibar routes. The breakdown below is based on 122 offers analyzed in November 2026.
| Carrier | Avg fee (TRY) | % of base fare |
|---|---|---|
| TK | 173 | 0% |
| SM | 3244 | 17% |
| MS | 73 | 0% |
| FZ | 6488 | 26% |
| A3 | 27 | 0% |
| WB | 499 | 1% |
| WY | 10 | 0% |
| EY | 225 | 0% |
| QR | 998 | 2% |
| KL | 2346 | 4% |
| EK | 452 | 1% |
| ET | 10 | 0% |
| BA | 15 | 0% |
| AF | 47 | 0% |
| MH | 15 | 0% |
| AT | 10 | 0% |
| RJ | 10 | 0% |
| LH | 45 | 0% |
flydubai: base ~TRY 18815 + fees TRY 6488 = ~TRY 25303 total. Royal Air Maroc: base ~TRY 208419 + fees TRY 10 = ~TRY 208429 total.
flydubai's TRY 6488 ancillary fees narrow the gap with Royal Air Maroc's lower-fee model — the TRY 189604 base difference shrinks to TRY 183126 after fees. Always compare total cost, not just the advertised base fare.
Estimates based on median total minus average ancillary fee. Actual base fares vary by itinerary.Fee levels vary significantly across carriers on this route — some carriers charge 50%+ above the base fare in ancillary fees.
Run your search to see itemized fees for your itineraryWhich airline is cheapest from Istanbul to Zanzibar?
26 airlines flew Istanbul to Zanzibar in this dataset. Knowing the airline isn't enough — the typical fare range below shows how far prices swing on each one. Median and range include all fees we recorded.
Even on the cheapest airline (SM), fares ranged TRY 18620–19060 in this snapshot. Your exact price depends on your dates and how far ahead you book — run a live search to see your number →
| Airline | Offers | Typical range (TRY) | Median (TRY) | Fees (TRY) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 SM | 2 | 18620–19060 | 18840 | 3244 (17%) |
 Qatar Airways | 2 | — | 23756 | n/a |
 flydubai | 3 | — | 24305 | n/a |
 flydubai | 1 | — | 25303 | 6488 (26%) |
 EgyptAir | 1 | — | 27399 | n/a |
 Rwandair | 2 | — | 33338 | 499 (1%) |
 Aegean | 2 | 32500–36173 | 34336 | n/a |
 Ethiopian | 1 | — | 34636 | n/a |
 Oman Air | 1 | — | 34746 | 10 (0%) |
 Turkish Airlines | 4 | 35784–35964 | 35784 | n/a |
 Aegean Airlines | 2 | 33695–40972 | 37333 | 27 (0%) |
 Emirates | 2 | — | 37630 | n/a |
 Emirates | 34 | 37630–56944 | 38754 | 452 (1%) |
 Qatar Airways | 4 | 36183–44482 | 39127 | 998 (3%) |
 British Airways | 1 | — | 42477 | 15 (0%) |
 Turkish Airlines | 21 | 37231–205732 | 43137 | 173 (0%) |
 KLM | 4 | 36647–67809 | 52228 | 2346 (4%) |
 Ethiopian Airlines | 4 | 39288–66734 | 52550 | 10 (0%) |
 EgyptAir | 12 | 41767–300944 | 61136 | 73 (0%) |
 Etihad Airways | 7 | 34985–87621 | 67436 | 225 (0%) |
 Sky Express | 2 | 71634–75314 | 73474 | n/a |
 Malaysia Airlines | 2 | 84205–87557 | 85881 | 15 (0%) |
 Air France | 2 | 59441–127104 | 93273 | 47 (0%) |
 Royal Air Maroc | 1 | — | 208429 | 10 (0%) |
 Royal Jordanian | 1 | — | 209077 | 10 (0%) |
 Lufthansa | 4 | 225658–226419 | 226198 | 45 (0%) |
Where do the best Istanbul → Zanzibar prices come from?
We checked direct airlines, travel agencies, and meta-search for this route. On this route the lowest median came from travel agency sources, but the cheapest channel shifts by route and date — which is exactly why a live search across all of them wins.
We compare every airline and the major booking sites but never disclose which — that's our edge. Prices are the ones we observed and aren't official data from any platform. Run a live search and we bring you the cheapest, wherever it is.
Key facts: Istanbul to Zanzibar flights
- Full-service carriers on Istanbul–Zanzibar cost 2.7x more than budget airlines (TRY 67124 vs TRY 24804 median; overall median TRY 40874).
- FZ charges 648.8x more in ancillary fees than RJ — TRY 6488 vs TRY 10 avg per booking.
- The same route priced TRY 30051 apart depending on where it was booked — the lowest median was TRY 34636. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once so you always see that lowest price.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a flight from Istanbul to Zanzibar cost?
- Based on 122 offers analyzed, Istanbul to Zanzibar flights range from TRY 18155 to TRY 342244, with a median price of TRY 40874. Search for your specific dates →
- What hidden fees should I expect on Istanbul to Zanzibar flights?
- On average, ancillary fees (bags, seat selection) add TRY 469 to the base fare on Istanbul to Zanzibar flights. See itemized fees for your itinerary →
- Which airline is cheapest on Istanbul to Zanzibar including all fees?
- SM has the lowest median fare on Istanbul to Zanzibar at TRY 18840 (median across 2 offers in our snapshot). Check which airline wins on your dates →
- Which booking site has the cheapest Istanbul–Zanzibar flights?
- It depends on your dates — no single site is always cheapest. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once (travel agencies and meta-search included) and surface whichever is lowest; the best median in this snapshot was TRY 34636. Run a live search and we'll find the cheapest for you →
- Why do prices vary so much on Istanbul to Zanzibar routes?
- Istanbul to Zanzibar has 26 airlines competing, creating a price range from TRY 18155 to TRY 342244 across 122 offers. Prices on this route change with booking timing, advance purchase, and ancillary add-ons. Find where your trip lands in the distribution →
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