Flying from Fort Lauderdale to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ): what you need to know
Planning your vacation starts with working out where you'll leave from in Fort Lauderdale. Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is the city's main base, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) taking off from here.
Zanzibar International Airport is located in Zanzibar. The city operates in the UTC+3 timezone and is 7 hours ahead of Fort Lauderdale.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from Fort Lauderdale to ZNZ. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
July is a popular time to fly out. If you're heading away then or around a major holiday like Thanksgiving or Christmas, show up even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
FLL is approximately 8 kilometres from the centre of Fort Lauderdale. To help you work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This handy travel app will give you the fastest route and available public transport options.
In search of a handy hotel near Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Fort Lauderdale to Zanzibar International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
About Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
If you have a late flight from Fort Lauderdale to Zanzibar International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near ZNZ:
Getting from Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) to central Zanzibar
Zanzibar International Airport is approximately 6 kilometres from central Zanzibar. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 11 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
For a one-way ticket from Fort Lauderdale to Zanzibar International Airport, C$1,347 is the cheapest price. You can also book a return flight starting from C$1,653. These are the lowest fares right now and may vary based on availability.
To get your hands on flight tickets from Fort Lauderdale to ZNZ, book as early as possible. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
July is the busiest month for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Zanzibar International Airport. To escape the crowds, plan your trip to Zanzibar in February when things are quieter.
The warmest month in Zanzibar is March, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 33ºC. Book your flights from Fort Lauderdale to ZNZ in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap flights from Fort Lauderdale to Zanzibar International Airport in August if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC and 28ºC on average.
More about Zanzibar
Once you've booked your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Zanzibar International Airport, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Zanzibar:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Old Fort, Abdul Hamid Guide Francophone Zanzibar/Tanzania and Khalifa Tours and Safaris Zanzibar are must-visits when exploring Zanzibar.
