Statistics on Edinburgh-Zanzibar flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Zanzibar (from: Edinburgh)
The average price to go to Zanzibar from Edinburgh airport is $ 959 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 780 (in may) and $ 1219 (in august), which is a saving of $ 180 or a surplus of $ 261 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $774 to $829 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Zanzibar before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Edinburgh-Zanzibar plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 25863 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Zanzibar from Edinburgh and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 780, saving $ 180 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 959). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 1219).
Flight Edinburgh-Zanzibar: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 804 | $ 948 | fair price |
| February | $ 814 | $ 936 | fair price |
| March | $ 725 | $ 820 | good price |
| April | $ 837 | $ 944 | fair price |
| May | $ 734 | $ 780 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 792 | $ 928 | fair price |
| July | $ 1018 | $ 1181 | high price |
| August | $ 1035 | $ 1219 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 772 | $ 862 | good price |
| October | $ 848 | $ 951 | fair price |
| November | $ 757 | $ 860 | good price |
| December | $ 848 | $ 1064 | fair price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Edinburgh to Zanzibar
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Edinburgh to Zanzibar range from $552 to $1382. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $553 to $608), 1% at the maximum price (from $1327 to $1382). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $774 to $829 (14% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Edinburgh->Zanzibar flight
There are 10 companies that serve Edinburgh from Zanzibar airport: Qatar Airways, Ryanair, EasyJet, Turkish Airlines, KLM, Emirates, British Airways, Air France, Kenya Airways and Lufthansa.
Data analysis:
Of the 25863 flights analyzed in previous years, Qatar Airways was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (34% of the time) on the Edinburgh->Zanzibar route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Edinburgh-Zanzibar flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $35. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $35.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Zanzibar to Edinburgh departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $40. Conversely, departing from Zanzibar on a saturday may cost you an additional $47.
Top prices Edinburgh-Zanzibar
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh → Zanzibar | 04-05 to 15-05-2025 | $ 736 | layover flight with Qatar Airways |
| Edinburgh → Zanzibar | 06-05 to 13-05-2025 | $ 738 | layover flight with Qatar Airways |
| Edinburgh → Zanzibar | 14-05 to 21-05-2025 | $ 739 | layover flight with Qatar Airways |
| Edinburgh → Zanzibar | 19-05 to 29-05-2025 | $ 738 | layover flight with Qatar Airways |
| Edinburgh → Zanzibar | 18-06 to 24-06-2025 | $ 690 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Zanzibar | 02-09 to 12-09-2025 | $ 746 | layover flight with Qatar Airways |
| Edinburgh → Zanzibar | 09-09 to 23-09-2025 | $ 746 | layover flight with Qatar Airways |
| Edinburgh → Zanzibar | 10-09 to 23-09-2025 | $ 744 | layover flight with Qatar Airways |
| Edinburgh → Zanzibar | 22-09 to 29-09-2025 | $ 746 | layover flight with Qatar Airways |
| Edinburgh → Zanzibar | 09-11 to 20-11-2025 | $ 736 | layover flight with Qatar Airways |
When to book your flight Edinburgh - Zanzibar to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 7 to 8 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Edinburgh-Zanzibar flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a tuesday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Edinburgh to Zanzibar, it is recommended to buy it 7 to 8 months before departure (it is then on average 921 $, which is a saving of 38 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (182 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Edinburgh to Zanzibar flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 856 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 918), 4 to 5 months ($ 880), 5 to 6 months ($ 907), 6 to 7 months ($ 872), 8 to 9 months ($ 934) |
| February | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 804 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 901), 2 to 3 months ($ 917), 5 to 6 months ($ 919), 6 to 7 months ($ 922), 9 to 10 months ($ 904) |
| March | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 778 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 808), 2 to 3 months ($ 786), 5 to 6 months ($ 818), 6 to 7 months ($ 818), 7 to 8 months ($ 808) |
| April | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 897 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 919), 3 to 4 months ($ 910), 6 to 7 months ($ 904) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 727 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 756), 5 to 6 months ($ 760) |
| June | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 858 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 868), 2 to 3 months ($ 881), 3 to 4 months ($ 890), 8 to 9 months ($ 862), 9 to 10 months ($ 860) |
| July | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1034 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1137), 3 to 4 months ($ 1092), 4 to 5 months ($ 1177), 6 to 7 months ($ 1134), 9 to 10 months ($ 1072) |
| August | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1037 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1205), 6 to 7 months ($ 1155), 7 to 8 months ($ 1164), 8 to 9 months ($ 1053) |
| September | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 788 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 836), 2 to 3 months ($ 828), 3 to 4 months ($ 798), 5 to 6 months ($ 830), 6 to 7 months ($ 858), 7 to 8 months ($ 847) |
| October | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 898 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 929), 3 to 4 months ($ 929), 4 to 5 months ($ 943), 5 to 6 months ($ 901), 6 to 7 months ($ 930), 7 to 8 months ($ 928) |
| November | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 738 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 854), 2 to 3 months ($ 825), 3 to 4 months ($ 752), 4 to 5 months ($ 787), 7 to 8 months ($ 793) |
| December | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 891 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1017), 3 to 4 months ($ 980), 4 to 5 months ($ 988), 5 to 6 months ($ 956) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Edinburgh->Zanzibar are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $15. Conversely, by buying it on a wednesday, you may end up paying $14 more.
Edinburgh to Zanzibar: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | $ 1032 $932 to $1193 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 786 $735 to $904 | fair price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 868 $690 to $1085 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1124 $954 to $1587 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1225 $1121 to $1342 | fair price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 802 $742 to $1083 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 915 $738 to $1491 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 804 $736 to $949 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 924 $924 to $924 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2026 | $ 938 $772 to $1059 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2026 | $ 2901 $935 to $6610 | very high price | Find a flight |
| March 2026 | $ 1046 $980 to $1080 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, june, july, september, october, november, december and january are cheaper to travel to Zanzibar. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!