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Flights from Munich (MUC) to Zanzibar (ZNZ)

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Flights from Munich to Zanzibar

Munich Airport is 28km north-east of Munich, close to the town of Freising. To reach the airport ahead of your flight to Zanzibar, you have several convenient options.

There are two train routes to the airport from stations in central Munich – including Marienplatz, Hauptbahnhof and Ostbahnhof. The S1 and S8 S-Bahn lines travel via the west and east of the city respectively, with the journey taking approximately 40 minutes. Take advantage of our partnership with Deutsche Bahn to save on your rail tickets.

There are also regular express buses, which reach the airport from Munich Central Station in 45 minutes. By car, it’s approximately half an hour to Munich Airport from the city centre.

After checking in at Munich Airport for your flight to Zanzibar, Business and First Class passengers and Emirates Skywards Platinum or Gold members can kick back in the soothing setting of an Emirates Lounge. You’ll have an excellent variety of local dishes to choose from along with premium spirits, liqueurs and wines, allowing for an exquisite pre-flight experience.

After boarding your flight to Zanzibar, you’ll be treated to superior comfort. Relax in your own world in a Private Suite in First Class, settle back in lie-flat comfort with fine dining in Business Class, or relax in comfort in our spacious Economy Class. Your flight from Munich will feel like your holiday has already begun. After a stopover in Dubai, you can enjoy an easy connection to your next flight to Zanzibar with our partner, flydubai.

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is Zanzibar’s main airport, situated on the west of Unguja Island. While there are fewer transport options than Munich Airport, reaching your destination won’t take long. Taxis and pre-arranged transfers are the most efficient – but you can also take a more traditional ‘dala dala’, a van or small minibus used by the locals.

The drive to Zanzibar City, Unguja Island’s largest city, from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport takes between 10 – 20 minutes. The popular towns of Bwejuu and Paje on the east coast can be reached in just over an hour, while it’s an hour and a half to the nightlife hotspot of Nungwi on the northern tip of the island. The rural setting of Kizimkazi, in the south, is also an hour and a half drive from the airport.

The archipelago of Zanzibar is a glorious combination of powdery white-sand beaches, lush forests and brilliant turquoise water. In addition to its abundant natural beauty, Zanzibar poses a fantastic cultural scene, with a diverse array of influences from across the world. The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Stone Town is a bustling maze of alleyways, marketplaces and stunning architecture.

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

  • Take in the aroma of spices
    Zanzibar is famed for its spices, with plantations across the archipelago. A spice tour allows you to get up close and personal, learning about the cultivation and preparation of the different spices grown in the area. You can even take your learnings to the next level and book on a cooking class.
  • 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.
  • Dine at The Rock
    For a restaurant experience like no other, The Rock is hard to beat. With 360‑degree ocean views, you reach this unique restaurant via a short boat ride. Nestled atop a small outcrop, take in the fresh air of the Indian Ocean while dining on classic Zanzibari dishes with an Italian twist.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Flying from Munich to Zanzibar

  • Munich Airport is in zone five of the Munich public transport system (MVV), which features 12 zones. You’ll need a ticket valid for zone M-5 to use one of the frequent train services from the city centre to the airport.

  • Zanzibar City on Zanzibar’s main island is 73km north of Dar es Salaam. Ferries from Stone Town in Zanzibar City to Dar es Salaam take around an hour and a half, while domestic flights are half an hour. 

    You can also fly Emirates to Dar es Salaam International Airport before taking a domestic flight – or ferry – to Zanzibar.

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