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Once you arrive at ZNZ, you will have access to Paradise Arrival Business Lounge, found on the ground floor at Terminal 2 Airside and specifically for arrival passengers only. The lounge is open for 2h. Another lounge at the airport is Dhow Lounge found on Terminal 2 International Departures. The lounges are available 24h.

Passengers being dropped off by family members at EBB will have access to the airport's car parking which is automated. At the airport entrance, you are required to slow down and stop at the ticket dispensing machine and press a button which leads to ticket production. While inside the large parking area, you can choose where to pack and head inside the airport.

It is recommended to arrive at most 2h before your flight. This is because there is usually heavy traffic in the morning and evening hours on the way to the airport, and the security checks at EBB may take time as it is the only airport in Uganda.

If you would like to drive in Zanzibar, you will need an International Driving Permit. Due to the airport's size, there are no car hire companies on site; however, if you book a vehicle through KAYAK, the companies offer a meet and greet service at the airport, and on the day of your departure, the car is collected at the airport.

2 airlines operate flights between Entebbe and Zanzibar. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Air Tanzania
• Uganda Airlines

Flights from Entebbe to Zanzibar usually depart from Entebbe (EBB) and arrive at Zanzibar Intl (ZNZ).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Uganda Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Air Tanzania: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 528 round-trip via Kigali Intl (KGL), compared to C$ 588 for direct.

The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Uganda Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A220-300 variants.

One-stop flights from Entebbe to Zanzibar most commonly connect through:

• Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) – 72% of one-stop connections
• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 19% of one-stop connections
• Kigali Intl (KGL) – 7% of one-stop connections
• Arusha Kilimanjaro (JRO) – 2% of one-stop connections

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the Entebbe to Zanzibar route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 8%. Sunday is the cheapest day at C$ 563 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at C$ 607 – a C$ 43 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Entebbe to Zanzibar flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Entebbe to Zanzibar:

• Earliest: departs at 9:15 am and lands at 11:08 am
• Latest: departs at 3:10 pm and lands at 5:03 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 53m.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 1% below the route average of C$ 568. Booking late can sometimes save money on this route, but inventory is limited.

A direct flight from Entebbe to Zanzibar takes 1h 53m, covering 1,649 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Entebbe to Zanzibar are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 627, which is 93% above the typical average for this route.

Flying via Arusha Kilimanjaro (JRO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 07m, compared with 5h 19m via Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) and 6h 35m via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD).

Zanzibar Intl Airport (ZNZ) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 20 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Autounion Car Rental
• Final Rentals
• Karibu Kwetu Zanzibar
• H-Lead Hospitality
• FlexWays

Round-trip flights from Entebbe to Zanzibar range from C$ 522 to C$ 633, with an average of C$ 568 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 522 counts as a good deal.