Flying from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ): what you need to know
Around 9 hours 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Zanzibar International Airport.
Zanzibar is two hours ahead of Madrid and is in the UTC+3 timezone.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your MAD to ZNZ flight.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Jetting into Zanzibar (and then discovering more of Tanzania!) is a breeze with World 2 Fly. This popular airline offers direct flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Zanzibar International Airport.
World 2 Fly is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Zanzibar International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between MAD and ZNZ:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Zanzibar International Airport flight is R 6,027. A return fare right now is R 10,912. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Score cheap tickets from MAD to ZNZ by booking at least seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Zanzibar International Airport. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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Handy information about Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
78.23% of flights that leave from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To reach Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport from central Madrid, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of about 35 minutes when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to MAD? If you've booked an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Zanzibar International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Zanzibar International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ZNZ instead:
Pick up 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 you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Zanzibar International Airport around one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) to central Zanzibar
Zanzibar International Airport to central Zanzibar has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
When to fly to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
July is the most popular month for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Zanzibar International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Zanzibar in February.
Lock in your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Zanzibar International Airport for March if you'd like to go to Zanzibar during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
August sees average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MAD to ZNZ sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Tanzania
You've seen Zanzibar, now it's time to discover other parts of Tanzania. Journey about 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 full itinerary ahead.
Morogoro is another standout destination in Tanzania and is around 177 kilometres south-west of Zanzibar. No trip is complete without experiencing Uluguru Nature Forest Reserve, Mount Premji and Ritungu Tours & Safari Ltd.