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Flights from Paris (CDG) to Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Enjoy world class comfort, food and entertainment as you fly from the French capital to an enchanting archipelago in the Indian Ocean.

Flights from Paris to Zanzibar

Paris Charles de Gaulle airport is situated in Roissy-en-France, 23km northeast of the city centre. There are several ways to reach the airport ahead of your flight to Zanzibar.

It can take between 30 minutes and an hour to reach Charles de Gaulle by car or taxi from central Paris, depending on traffic. The Paris RER rail system features a direct connection between Charles de Gaulle and several key Paris stations. We also have a partnership with French rail operator SNCF, allowing you to combine your flight and TGV rail journey to Charles de Gaulle in one ticket. Meanwhile, the RoissyBus shuttle bus departs frequently from Paris-Opéra and reaches Charles de Gaulle in around an hour.

After check-in at Charles de Gaulle, Business and First Class passengers and Emirates Skywards Platinum or Gold members can unwind in the peaceful setting of an Emirates Lounge. Enjoy an exquisite variety of local dishes as well as premium spirits, liqueurs and wines, allowing for an elite dining experience before you board your flight to Zanzibar.

Whether you’re sliding closed the doors to your Private Suite in First Class or enjoying gourmet cuisine in Business Class, you’ll experience a superior level of comfort on your flight from Paris.

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is located to the west of Unguja Island and is Zanzibar’s main airport, though it’s much smaller than Paris Charles de Gaulle. Taxis and pre-arranged transfers are the most efficient way to leave the airport in Zanzibar, but you can also reach your destination via a ‘dala dala’, which is a van or small minibus typically used by the locals.

It usually takes between 10 - 20 minutes to reach Zanzibar City from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport by car. It’s approximately an hour and a half to Pingwe or Jambiani, two popular beach towns on the eastern side of the island, and around the same to the rural surroundings of Kizimkazi in the south. It’s also an hour and a half to drive to Nungwi, the nightlife hotspot at the northernmost tip.

Zanzibar offers a variety of peaceful retreats thanks to its wealth of exquisite white-sand beaches and Indian Ocean location. It’s home to diverse wildlife that is dispersed through its lush mangrove forests and crystal clear waters. The architectural melting pot that is Stone Town in Zanzibar City provides a contrasting vibe. The UNESCO World Heritage Site is a labyrinth of charming alleyways punctuated by buzzing marketplaces.

Products and services may vary on actual flights depending on routes, aircraft configuration and whether your journey involves flights with a partner airline. Operational requirements may also cause last‑minute changes to the aircraft used on scheduled flights.

Trip insipration

What to do in Zanzibar

  • Experience Kuza Cave
    An ancient limestone cave filled with beautiful clear water, Kuza Cave is an exciting spot in the east. Here you can experience traditional African dancing, drumming, cooking lessons and learn more about archaeology. You can also dive into cave swimming, an exhilarating way to enjoy the crystal clear waters.
  • Excite the senses at Forodhani night market
    With so many influences, Zanzibari cuisine is a diverse array of flavours and smells. Nowhere is that more apparent than at Forodhani night market which comes alive after dark. Enjoy tasty treats like Zanzibar samosas and wash it down with a refreshing sugar cane juice.
  • Explore Uzi Island
    Located in the south of Zanzibar, Uzi Island is part of the Menai Bay Conservation Area. It’s home to beautiful mangrove forests, coral reefs and an abundance of colourful and unusual wildlife. Separated from the mainland by a causeway, access is limited to boats, or 4x4s at low tide.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Flying to Zanzibar

  • Paris Charles de Gaulle airport can be found in zone five of the Paris public transport system. Paris and its surrounding areas are divided into five zones, which dictate the fare prices for travel on RER and Transilien trains.

  • There are two airports in the Zanzibar Archipelago. Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is the main airport, located on Unguja Island near Zanzibar City. Pemba Airport is situated on Pemba Island, near the town of Chake-Chake.

    You can also travel to Zanzibar by flying to Dar es Salaam International Airport, Tanzania’s largest airport, before taking a short domestic flight or ferry.

  • A visa is typically required for French nationals travelling to Tanzania, but you should check all the visa and passport requirements prior to your flight to Zanzibar.