Swap Amsterdam's drizzle for red dirt roads, clove-scented air and warm Indian Ocean water. TUI now flies non-stop from Schiphol to Zanzibar, with one-way fares starting at €217.
✈️ The Deal
- From: Amsterdam
- To: Zanzibar
- Airline: TUI NL
- Stops: Non-stop
- Price: €217–€230 one way
- When: September 2026
Example dates:
10/09/2026
13/09/2026
17/09/2026
20/09/2026
24/09/2026
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💰 How far does your money go?
A beer in Amsterdam runs you €7. On a Zanzibar beach bar terrace, a local Kilimanjaro or Serengeti lager is closer to €2. A full plate of grilled octopus or urojo soup from a street stall costs around €4, less than a single tram ride back home.
☀️ The Weather
September sits right in Zanzibar's dry season. Expect an average of 26°C, with highs around 30°C and lows rarely dipping below 21°C. Over 8 hours of sunshine a day, barely any rain, and sea temperatures around 25°C, warm enough to swim without hesitating.
🏨 Where to Stay
Options here run from Stone Town heritage buildings to full beach resorts.
Mizingani Seafront Hotel — 8.6/10 · From €54/night A restored seafront building two minutes from the ferry terminal, right in the heart of Stone Town.
Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport Hotel & Spa — 8.8/10 · From €157/night A comfortable mid-range base with a large pool, minutes from the airport.
Baraza Resort & Spa Zanzibar — 9.0/10 · From €905/night All-inclusive villas with private plunge pools on Bwejuu beach, styled like a sultan's palace.
🎯 What to Do
Zanzibar moves at its own pace, and it rewards slowing down.
Wander Stone Town — Get lost in the UNESCO-listed old quarter, all carved doors, spice stalls and rooftop cafes.
Snorkel at Mnemba Atoll — Some of the clearest water in the Indian Ocean, with turtles and reef sharks close to shore.
Take a spice farm tour — Walk through working plantations and taste cloves, vanilla and cinnamon straight from the source.
Spot red colobus monkeys in Jozani Chwaka Bay — An endangered species found nowhere else on Earth.
🗺️ Where to Go From Here
Zanzibar is as much a gateway as a destination.
Pemba Island — Quieter and wilder, with some of East Africa's best diving. A short flight or ferry away. Search flights
Mafia Island — Head south for a shot at swimming with whale sharks. Search flights
Dar es Salaam — Tanzania's mainland hub, a short flight or ferry across the channel. Search flights
Serengeti National Park — Safari country, reachable by small plane straight from Zanzibar.
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