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Among airlines operating Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar flights:

• FlySafair: offers free seat selection
• Airlink: offers free seat selection
• Air Tanzania: offers free seat selection
• Hahn Air Systems: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

3 airlines operate flights between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Zanzibar. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• FlySafair
• Air Tanzania
• Airlink

Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar usually depart from Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) and arrive at Zanzibar Intl (ZNZ).

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

• FlySafair: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Airlink: 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.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 643 round-trip via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD), compared to C$ 757 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 20–C$ 140 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Hahn Air Systems and BeOnd. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 variants.

One-stop flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar most commonly connect through:

• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 32% of one-stop connections
• Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) – 28% of one-stop connections
• Dar Es Salaam (DAR) – 25% of one-stop connections
• Kigali Intl (KGL) – 16% of one-stop connections

Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 13% on the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 680 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at C$ 777, a difference of C$ 98. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar route, 31% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 57 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar:

• Earliest: departs at 9:00 am and lands at 12:34 pm
• Latest: departs at 8:15 pm and lands at 11:49 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 34m.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 4% above the route average of C$ 723. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar takes 3h 34m, covering 4,024 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 482, which is 12% above the typical average for this route.

FlySafair is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Airlink has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar flights are:

• FlySafair: 97% on time
• Airlink: 70% on time
• Air Tanzania: 24% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 69% of the time.

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Entebbe (EBB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 59m, compared with 8h 10m via Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) and 8h 17m via Dar Es Salaam (DAR).

Zanzibar is 1 hour ahead of Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (Eastern Africa Time vs South Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar range from C$ 644 to C$ 826, with an average of C$ 723 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 644 counts as a good deal.