Travelling from Sao Paulo to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ): what you need to know
There are two main airports you can take off from in Sao Paulo. Explore your options leaving from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) or Viracopos Airport (VCP) when searching for a flight from Sao Paulo to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ).
The timezone in Zanzibar is UTC+3, which is 6 hours ahead of Sao Paulo. Zanzibar International Airport is located in Zanzibar.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from Sao Paulo to ZNZ.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from Sao Paulo to ZNZ. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU). Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
GRU is approximately 26 kilometres from the centre of Sao Paulo. To work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This handy traveller tool will give you the fastest route and available public transport options.
In search of a handy hotel near Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Sao Paulo to Zanzibar International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Viracopos Airport (VCP)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Sao Paulo to VCP in about 3 hours and 25 minutes. The airport is roughly 97 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 1 hour and 16 minutes.
Want to spoil yourself with an extra night away before boarding your flight from Sao Paulo to ZNZ? Kick back in a hotel near Viracopos Airport before your adventure officially starts. Consider one of these stays:
About Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
If you have a late flight from Sao Paulo to Zanzibar International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near ZNZ:
Getting from Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) to central Zanzibar
Zanzibar International Airport is approximately 6 kilometres from the centre of Zanzibar. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is about 11 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
Pick up a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo to Zanzibar International Airport from ₹ 60,030 or travel return from just ₹ 115,212. The prices shown are based on availability and could change when you book.
To get your hands on flight tickets from Sao Paulo to ZNZ, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
Getting flight tickets from Sao Paulo to Zanzibar International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices throughout the month and snap up a great deal.
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Use the filters to tailor your flights from Sao Paulo to Zanzibar International Airport. Simply enter your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.
The best time to fly from Sao Paulo to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
July is the most popular month for flights from Sao Paulo to Zanzibar International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Zanzibar in February when things are quieter.
The warmest month in Zanzibar is March, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your flights from Sao Paulo to ZNZ in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Travel in August for cooler conditions. Average temperatures range between 21ºC and 28ºC. However, this city promises a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Sao Paulo to Zanzibar International Airport.
More about Zanzibar
After booking your flight from Sao Paulo to Zanzibar International Airport, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Zanzibar:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Old Fort, Abdul Hamid Guide Francophone Zanzibar/Tanzania and Khalifa Tours and Safaris Zanzibar are top attractions which should feature on every Zanzibar itinerary.
