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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Zanzibar Airport to Rome? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £629. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Rome.£549 per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Mar, returning Wed, 27 May.Return flight with SWISS and Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Zanzibar on Tue, 17 Mar, arriving in Rome Fiumicino.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Rome Fiumicino on Wed, 27 May, arriving in Zanzibar.Price includes taxes and charges.From £549, select.

Rome.£589 per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Mar, returning Tue, 24 Mar.Return flight with TUI.nl and Neos Air.Outbound indirect flight with TUI.nl, departs from Zanzibar on Tue, 17 Mar, arriving in Rome Ciampino.Inbound indirect flight with Neos Air, departs from Rome Fiumicino on Tue, 24 Mar, arriving in Zanzibar.Price includes taxes and charges.From £589, select.

Rome.£600 per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Mar, returning Mon, 15 Jun.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Zanzibar on Tue, 17 Mar, arriving in Rome Fiumicino.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Rome Fiumicino on Mon, 15 Jun, arriving in Zanzibar.Price includes taxes and charges.From £600, select.

Rome.£628 per passenger.Departing Fri, 20 Mar, returning Tue, 7 Jul.Return flight with TUI.nl and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with TUI.nl, departs from Zanzibar on Fri, 20 Mar, arriving in Rome Ciampino.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Rome Ciampino on Tue, 7 Jul, arriving in Zanzibar.Price includes taxes and charges.From £628, select.

Rome.£629 per passenger.Departing Wed, 15 Apr, returning Wed, 22 Apr.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Zanzibar on Wed, 15 Apr, arriving in Rome Fiumicino.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Rome Fiumicino on Wed, 22 Apr, arriving in Zanzibar.Price includes taxes and charges.From £629, select.

Rome.£629 per passenger.Departing Fri, 29 May, returning Sun, 31 May.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Zanzibar on Fri, 29 May, arriving in Rome Fiumicino.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Rome Fiumicino on Sun, 31 May, arriving in Zanzibar.Price includes taxes and charges.From £629, select.

Rome.£631 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Apr, returning Wed, 20 May.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Zanzibar on Thu, 30 Apr, arriving in Rome Fiumicino.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Rome Fiumicino on Wed, 20 May, arriving in Zanzibar.Price includes taxes and charges.From £631, select.

Rome.£637 per passenger.Departing Tue, 31 Mar, returning Mon, 6 Apr.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Zanzibar on Tue, 31 Mar, arriving in Rome Fiumicino.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Rome Fiumicino on Mon, 6 Apr, arriving in Zanzibar.Price includes taxes and charges.From £637, select.

Rome.£644 per passenger.Departing Sat, 6 Jun, returning Thu, 9 Jul.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Zanzibar on Sat, 6 Jun, arriving in Rome Fiumicino.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Rome Fiumicino on Thu, 9 Jul, arriving in Zanzibar.Price includes taxes and charges.From £644, select.

Rome.£651 per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Nov, returning Thu, 12 Nov.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Zanzibar on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in Rome Fiumicino.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Rome Fiumicino on Thu, 12 Nov, arriving in Zanzibar.Price includes taxes and charges.From £651, select.

Rome.£659 per passenger.Departing Wed, 23 Dec, returning Thu, 7 Jan.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Zanzibar on Wed, 23 Dec, arriving in Rome Fiumicino.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Rome Fiumicino on Thu, 7 Jan, arriving in Zanzibar.Price includes taxes and charges.From £659, select.

Rome.£662 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Jun, returning Mon, 29 Jun.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Zanzibar on Tue, 2 Jun, arriving in Rome Fiumicino.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Rome Fiumicino on Mon, 29 Jun, arriving in Zanzibar.Price includes taxes and charges.From £662, select.

Rome.£671 per passenger.Departing Sat, 23 Jan, returning Wed, 3 Feb.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Zanzibar on Sat, 23 Jan, arriving in Rome Fiumicino.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Rome Fiumicino on Wed, 3 Feb, arriving in Zanzibar.Price includes taxes and charges.From £671, select.

Rome.£680 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Dec, returning Tue, 15 Dec.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Zanzibar on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Rome Fiumicino.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Rome Fiumicino on Tue, 15 Dec, arriving in Zanzibar.Price includes taxes and charges.From £680, select.

Rome.£694 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Sep, returning Sun, 11 Oct.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Zanzibar on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in Rome Fiumicino.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Rome Fiumicino on Sun, 11 Oct, arriving in Zanzibar.Price includes taxes and charges.From £694, select.

Rome.£712 per passenger.Departing Sun, 12 Jul, returning Sun, 19 Jul.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Zanzibar on Sun, 12 Jul, arriving in Rome Fiumicino.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Rome Fiumicino on Sun, 19 Jul, arriving in Zanzibar.Price includes taxes and charges.From £712, select.

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Alternative Zanzibar to Rome routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Zanzibar to Rome? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Rome Ciampino

8 miles from central Rome

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Rome Fiumicino

14 miles from central Rome

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Zanzibar to Rome: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	£549
Cheapest month to fly	March
Average flight time	8 hrs, 16 mins
Most popular airline	Neos Air
Average flights per week	2

Finding cheap flights from Zanzibar to Rome: Frequently asked questions

How many airports are there in Rome?

There are 2 airports in Rome: Rome Ciampino and Rome Fiumicino.

How much are return flights from Zanzibar to Rome?

The best price we found for a return flight from Zanzibar to Rome is £549. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Zanzibar to Rome?

8 hours and 16 minutes is the average flight time from Zanzibar to Rome.

Which airlines fly direct from Zanzibar to Rome?

Neos Air flies direct from Zanzibar to Rome.

How many flights are there a week from Zanzibar to Rome?

As of March 2026, there are 2 flights per week flying from Zanzibar to Rome.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Zanzibar to Rome?

The cheapest month to fly from Zanzibar to Rome is usually March.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Rome?

If you're flying from Zanzibar Airport, the cheapest airport near Rome is Rome Fiumicino – which is 14.2 miles away from the centre of Rome. We've found flights into this airport from £549.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Zanzibar Airport to Rome on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Zanzibar Airport to Rome on Tuesday, 17 March 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Zanzibar Airport to Rome?

Yes – the average flight time is 8 hours and 16 minutes.

How can I get the best flight deal from Zanzibar Airport to Rome?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Rome but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Rome?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Rome is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

What’s the weather like in Rome?

In March, the average temperature is usually around 11°C. August is typically the warmest month in Rome, when it usually averages around 30°C. You can expect the least rain in July. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 5°C. The rainiest month is November.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Zanzibar Airport to Rome with?

Currently, SWISS offers the cheapest flight tickets to Rome.

Flying from Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) to Rome: what you need to know

The average time for a direct flight from Zanzibar International Airport to Rome is 7 hours 50 minutes.
The timezone in Rome is UTC+1. The city is two hours behind Zanzibar, where Zanzibar International Airport is located.
To avoid missing your ZNZ to Rome flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
If you're flying during a bank holiday or another peak period, give yourself more time. A good rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.
You can book a direct Zanzibar International Airport to Rome ticket. Begin your journey at ZNZ and arrive at Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO).
Book your ticket with Neos. This well-known carrier offers direct flights from Zanzibar International Airport to Rome.
ZNZ is about 4 miles from central Zanzibar. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions.
Booked an early flight from Zanzibar International Airport to Rome? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to ZNZ:
When it comes to Zanzibar International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 71.9% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.

How to find the cheapest flights from Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) to Rome

£280 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Zanzibar International Airport to Rome flight. A round-trip plane ticket right now is £549. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from ZNZ to Rome. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the nearer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
Finding cheap tickets from Zanzibar International Airport to Rome is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to get the lowest fares across every month and pick up a sweet deal.
Locking in a cheap flight from ZNZ to Rome couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic notifications and we'll notify you as soon as the price has dropped.
Find an affordable flight from Zanzibar International Airport to Rome with the help of our filters. Select your preferred duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

Airports in Rome

Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)

Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to the centre of Rome takes around 40 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 20 miles away.
It'll take around 50 minutes to get there using public transport.
If you have a late flight from Zanzibar International Airport to Rome, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near FCO:
Pick up a Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport rental car and discover Rome and beyond with your own wheels. Surprice, RentSmart24 and Noleggiare are top providers to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport around three weeks before your flight from ZNZ to Rome.

Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)

Central Rome is around 11 miles from Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA). Once your flight from Zanzibar International Airport to Rome has touched down and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 40 minutes.
The trip will take roughly 1 hour 40 minutes on public transport.
After stepping off your ZNZ to Rome flight, settle in at a hotel near CIA. These are some comfortable options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport rental car. Collect a set of wheels from RentSmart24, Sicily by Car or Surprice and get going in the blink of an eye.
Get exactly what you want. Securing your ride from CIA one week in advance often means lower prices and a wider range of vehicles.

Best time to go to Rome

Travel to Rome in high season if you like a busy atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are generally higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Zanzibar International Airport to Rome in the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's not as busy.
Book a Zanzibar International Airport to Rome plane ticket with a departure in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 20ºC (68ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from ZNZ to Rome around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.

More about Rome

When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Rome right here. Explore these options once you've locked in your flight from Zanzibar International Airport to Rome:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Trevi Fountain, Colosseum and Roman Forum are top attractions which should be on any good Rome itinerary.

Explore more of Italy

Rome has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Italy you'll want to see. About 300 miles north-west of Rome, a trip to Milan will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano, Milan Cathedral and The Last Supper Museum.
Around 120 miles south-east of Rome, Naples is another essential stop in Italy. Experience major highlights starting with National Archaeological Museum, Castel dell'Ovo and Royal Palace of Naples.