Ten hours from Schiphol to turquoise water, spice markets and sunsets over the Indian Ocean.
TUI flies non-stop from Amsterdam to Zanzibar from €204 one way. This is a last-minute fare for 22 and 25 October 2026.
✈️ The Deal
- From: Amsterdam, Netherlands
- To: Zanzibar, Tanzania
- Airline: TUI
- Stops: Non-stop
- Price: €204–€218 one way
- When: October 2026
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The fare is one way only, with no checked luggage. The TUI return flight is usually sold only as part of a package, so book your way home separately, for example via Nairobi, Addis Ababa or Doha. Zanzibar also requires mandatory travel insurance from its own provider, about $44 per person.
💰 How far does your money go?
A Heineken on a terrace in Amsterdam costs €6-7. In Zanzibar, a Kilimanjaro beer is €2-3, and dinner at the Forodhani Gardens night market (Zanzibar pizza, grilled octopus, sugarcane juice) costs about €5. A dala-dala minibus to the beaches is under €1.
☀️ The Weather
Late October is the end of Zanzibar's dry season. Expect highs of 30°C, nights around 24°C and sea temperatures near 27°C. The short rains usually start in November.
🏨 Where to Stay
Stone Town history or a quiet east coast beach.
Upendo House · 9.2/10 · From €80/night
A restored townhouse in Stone Town with a rooftop terrace.
Kupaga Villas · 9.4/10 · From €110/night
Adults-only villas on the Jambiani lagoon, ideal for slow days and kitesurfing.
Hotel Verde Zanzibar · 9.0/10 · From €150/night
An eco-friendly hotel by the sea, a short drive from Stone Town.
🎯 What to Do
Zanzibar is more than a beach holiday.
Prison Island: See giant tortoises and snorkel on the reef, 30 minutes by boat from Stone Town.
Jozani Forest: Home to the rare red colobus monkey and mangrove boardwalks.
The Rock Restaurant: A tiny restaurant on a rock in the sea at Michamvi, reached on foot at low tide.
Kendwa sunset: The best sunsets on the island, on a beach where you can swim at any tide.
🗺️ Where to Go From Here
Zanzibar is a gateway to Tanzania.
Dar es Salaam: Tanzania's biggest city, about 2 hours by fast ferry.
Pemba Island: Quieter, greener and great for diving, about 30 minutes by air. Search flights
Serengeti: The great migration plains, about 2 hours by light aircraft. Search flights
Kilimanjaro: Africa's highest peak, about 1h15 by air. Search flights
€204 one way from Schiphol to Zanzibar in under 10 hours. Perfect if you can leave next week.
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