Flying from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Zanzibar International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 9 hours.
Zanzibar's timezone is UTC+3, making Zanzibar two hours ahead of Paris.
Flights from CDG to ZNZ start from 09:50 — the earliest with Air France. The last service of the day is at 10:20 with Air France. Overall, you can take your pick of four weekly Charles de Gaulle Airport to Zanzibar International Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your CDG to ZNZ flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months such as June, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Air France is your ticket to exploring Zanzibar (and perhaps some other great corners of Tanzania!). Check out the direct flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Zanzibar International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Air France tops the list for bookings on this route.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance for CDG to ZNZ flights is Air France.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Zanzibar International Airport. These are the top stopovers between CDG and ZNZ:
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
Currently, Rs108,200 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Charles de Gaulle Airport to Zanzibar International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs154,407. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Book six months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from CDG to ZNZ.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Zanzibar International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from CDG to ZNZ.
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Handy information about Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
CDG is located at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Charles de Gaulle Airport, data shows 61.46% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Paris to Charles de Gaulle Airport is approximately 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 45 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near CDG. Whether you're catching an early flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Zanzibar International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
Consider staying in a hotel close to ZNZ if you're taking a late Charles de Gaulle Airport to Zanzibar International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a Zanzibar International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from KARIBU KWETU ZANZIBAR, Auto-Union or Green Motion and venture far and wide through Zanzibar and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Zanzibar International Airport around one week in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
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 get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
The quietest month for a flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Zanzibar International Airport is February, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Zanzibar based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Zanzibar International Airport for March if you want to explore Zanzibar during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 33ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CDG to ZNZ in August. Average temperatures are between 21ºC and 28ºC then.
Explore more of Tanzania
You've seen Zanzibar, now it's time to explore other corners of Tanzania. Travel around 418 kilometres north-west to Arusha to check off its top sights. From Lake Duluti to Old Boma Museum and Arusha Declaration Museum, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you want to check out another side of Tanzania, head for Morogoro, roughly 177 kilometres south-west of Zanzibar. Uluguru Nature Forest Reserve, Mount Premji and Ritungu Tours & Safari Ltd are highlights.