Travelling from Perth Airport (PER) to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ): what you need to know
Zanzibar's timezone is UTC+3, making Zanzibar five hours behind Perth.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your PER to ZNZ flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Opt for a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options for tickets from Perth Airport to Zanzibar International Airport. Dubai Airport is a top stopover on the PER to ZNZ route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Perth Airport (PER) to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
$790 is currently the best price for a one-way Perth Airport to Zanzibar International Airport flight. A return flight starts at $1,621. These fares can change depending on demand.
To find cheap tickets from PER to ZNZ, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Perth Airport to Zanzibar International Airport across every month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from PER to ZNZ by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Perth Airport to Zanzibar International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Perth Airport (PER)
Of the departures from Perth Airport, 73.04% touch down on time at their destination.
To get to Perth Airport from central Perth, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of roughly 30 minutes on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to PER? If you've booked an early flight from Perth Airport to Zanzibar International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
If you're coming in on a late Perth Airport to Zanzibar International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these hotels near ZNZ:
Grab a Zanzibar International Airport rental car and explore Zanzibar and beyond with your own wheels. KARIBU KWETU ZANZIBAR, Auto-Union and Green Motion are leading providers to choose from here.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Zanzibar International Airport about one week before your departure date.
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 reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
July is the busiest month for flights from Perth Airport to Zanzibar International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Zanzibar in February.
Lock in your flight from Perth Airport to Zanzibar International Airport for March if you want to visit Zanzibar during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
August has average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Search for cheap tickets from PER to ZNZ sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Tanzania
Zanzibar is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Tanzania waiting to be explored. Around 418 kilometres north-west of Zanzibar, a trip to Arusha will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Lake Duluti, Old Boma Museum and Arusha Declaration Museum.
Around 177 kilometres south-west of Zanzibar, Morogoro is another essential stop in Tanzania. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Uluguru Nature Forest Reserve, Mount Premji and Ritungu Tours & Safari Ltd.
