Flying from Geneve Airport (GVA) to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ): what you need to know
The timezone in Zanzibar is UTC+3, which is two hours ahead of Geneva.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your GVA to ZNZ flight.
Travelling during a peak month like March? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Geneve Airport to Zanzibar International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between GVA and ZNZ:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Geneve Airport (GVA) to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
At the moment, RM2,010 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Geneve Airport to Zanzibar International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is RM4,010. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To score cheap tickets from GVA to ZNZ, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price across each month when searching for your flight from Geneve Airport to Zanzibar International Airport.
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Handy information about Geneve Airport (GVA)
65.81% of flights that take off from Geneve Airport reach their destination on time.
Central Geneva to Geneve Airport is approximately 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a trip time of about 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Geneve Airport to Zanzibar International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near GVA:
Arriving at Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
If you're landing on a late Geneve Airport to Zanzibar International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near ZNZ:
Pick up a Zanzibar International Airport rental car and discover Zanzibar and beyond with your own set of wheels. KARIBU KWETU ZANZIBAR, Auto-Union and Green Motion are top providers to choose from here.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Zanzibar International Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) to central Zanzibar
From Zanzibar International Airport, Zanzibar is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
July is the busiest month for flights from Geneve Airport to Zanzibar International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Zanzibar in February.
The warmest month in Zanzibar is March, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Geneve Airport to Zanzibar International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from GVA to ZNZ in August. Average temperatures are between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.
Explore more of Tanzania
Arusha is just one of the many places in Tanzania waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Zanzibar. Around 418 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include Lake Duluti, Old Boma Museum and Arusha Declaration Museum.
If you want to check out another major stop in Tanzania, consider Morogoro, roughly 177 kilometres south-west of Zanzibar. Uluguru Nature Forest Reserve, Mount Premji and Ritungu Tours & Safari Ltd are among the biggest draws.