Private Jet Charter Zanzibar (ZNZ) to Lamu (LAU)

Fly privately from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) to Manda Airport (LAU), a 479 km (259 nm) flight, from 56m in the fastest private jet. Estimated charter prices start around $5,000 all-in.

Distance: 479 km
Fastest: 56m
From: $5,000
Non-stop sizes: 7

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Which private jet is right for Zanzibar to Lamu?

Very Light JetsNon-stop
Seats
5-6
Flight
1h 12m
Est. price
$8,300
e.g. Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420
Light JetsNon-stop
Seats
8-10
Flight
1h 05m
Est. price
$7,700
e.g. Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
Midsize JetsNon-stop
Seats
8-9
Flight
1h 04m
Est. price
$12,200
e.g. Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP
Super Midsize JetsNon-stop
Seats
9-12
Flight
1h 03m
Est. price
$20,300
e.g. Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200
Heavy JetsNon-stop
Seats
9-16
Flight
1h 02m
Est. price
$19,000
e.g. Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500
Ultra Long RangeNon-stop
Seats
15-19
Flight
59m
Est. price
$32,600
e.g. Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER
TurbopropsNon-stop
Seats
7-8
Flight
1h 33m
Est. price
$5,000
e.g. Beechcraft King Air B200 · Pilatus PC-12 NGX

Category	Passengers	Flight Time	Routing	Est. Price	Typical Aircraft
Very Light Jets	5-6	1h 12m	Non-stop	$8,300$4,100 – $12,500	Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420
Light Jets	8-10	1h 05m	Non-stop	$7,700$4,200 – $11,100	Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
Midsize Jets	8-9	1h 04m	Non-stop	$12,200$6,000 – $18,300	Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP
Super Midsize Jets	9-12	1h 03m	Non-stop	$20,300$11,600 – $29,000	Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200
Heavy Jets	9-16	1h 02m	Non-stop	$19,000$12,000 – $26,000	Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500
Ultra Long Range	15-19	59m	Non-stop	$32,600$22,400 – $42,800	Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER
Turboprops	7-8	1h 33m	Non-stop	$5,000$2,900 – $7,100	Beechcraft King Air B200 · Pilatus PC-12 NGX

Prices are all-in market estimates (crew, pilots, standard fees). Final price on request, tailored to your dates and aircraft.

Aircraft that fly Zanzibar to Lamu non-stop

117 of the 117 aircraft on JetsFly fly this 479 km route without a fuel stop. Prices are averages for the one-way flight, including crew, airport fees and taxes.

Turboprops

Piper PA-31 Chieftain

Piper

Pax: 7
Time: 1h 49m
Range: 1,700km

about $7,100one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Light

Cessna Citation I/SP

Cessna

Pax: 5
Time: 1h 15m
Range: 2,450km

about $11,100one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Very Light

Cessna Citation Mustang

Cessna

Pax: 4
Time: 1h 18m
Range: 2,161km

about $12,500one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Midsize

Rockwell Sabreliner 60

Rockwell

Pax: 7
Time: 1h 03m
Range: 3,150km

about $18,300one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Heavy

Gulfstream II

Gulfstream Aerospace

Pax: 12
Time: 1h 04m
Range: 6,480km

about $26,000one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Super Midsize

Hawker 4000

Hawker Beechcraft

Pax: 8
Time: 1h 03m
Range: 6,075km

about $29,000one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Zanzibar to Lamu in local time

Take off from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) at 10:00 local time in a Bombardier Global 8000 and you land at Manda Airport (LAU) at about 10:56 local time, after 56m in the air. Lamu is on the same time as Zanzibar.

Return flight: Lamu to Zanzibar

Empty legs near this route

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Zanzibar to Lamu price through the year

Average one-way estimate for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain) each month. Cheapest in February at about $4,700; July is the dearest at about $5,500.

$5.4kDec: about $5,400
$4.8kJan: about $4,800
$4.7kFeb: about $4,700
$5.0kMar: about $5,000
$5.0kApr: about $5,000
$5.0kMay: about $5,000
$5.4kJun: about $5,400
$5.5kJul: about $5,500
$5.4kAug: about $5,400
$5.0kSept: about $5,000
$5.0kOct: about $5,000

From our booking engine (the prices /book shows): busier seasons, weekends and big events cost more; Tuesdays and Wednesdays and booking more than two weeks ahead cost less. Whole aircraft, taxes included; not a quote.

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Our read of the market for Zanzibar to Lamu on your date.

Your date

My dates are flexible

Fly Tue 24 Nov instead

Moving your flight to Tue 24 Nov should cost about 9% less. Sunday is one of the busiest days to fly.

From, on Sun 22 Nov: $11,050
Empty legs, past year: 0

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Private jet vs business class

Per person, with the hours you save door to door.

Travellers

Your time is worth

Private jet

$2,780

per person · Cessna Citation I/SP

1h 45m door to door

Business class

$650

per person · typical flexible fare

4h 7m door to door

You save 2h 22m each, 9h 26m for the group. The jet costs $1,770 more per person, after your time saved.

Jet: our average one-way price for the cheapest jet that seats your group. Airline: typical business fare for the distance, plus about 3 hours at airports.

How much does a private jet from Zanzibar to Lamu cost?

$5,000 – $42,800

one way, whole aircraft, all-in estimate

Return trip from about $7,900 (Piper PA-31 Chieftain, back another day): less than two one-way flights.
Very Light Jets and larger fly the route non-stop.
Empty legs on this routing can cut costs by up to 75% when the timing aligns.

Why fly this route privately?

Arrive at Abeid Amani Karume International Airport's private terminal 15 minutes before take-off, not hours.
Land at Manda Airport, closer to where you are going.
Fly when you want: your schedule decides, not the airline's.

DepartureAbeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)Zanzibar, Tanzania ArrivalManda Airport (LAU)Lamu, Kenya

Fastest flight time: 56mUp to 19 passengers

Zanzibar to Lamu, Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a private jet from Zanzibar to Lamu cost?

Estimated charter prices for the 479 km flight from Zanzibar (ZNZ) to Lamu (LAU) range from about $5,000 in the turboprops category to around $42,800 for ultra long range, all-in including crew and standard fees. Request a formal quote for an exact price for your dates.

How long is the flight from Zanzibar to Lamu by private jet?

Flight time depends on the aircraft: expect around 56m in the fastest category. Private terminals also save 1-2 hours versus airline check-in.

Which private jets can fly Zanzibar to Lamu non-stop?

Very Light Jets, Light Jets, Midsize Jets, Super Midsize Jets, Heavy Jets, Ultra Long Range, Turboprops can typically fly this 479 km route non-stop. Typical aircraft include Cirrus Vision Jet SF50, HondaJet HA-420, Embraer Phenom 100EV.

Can I book an empty leg from Zanzibar to Lamu?

Right now our empty-leg board has 1 flight leaving the Zanzibar area and 0 arriving in the Lamu area. Empty legs are one-way flights an aircraft makes anyway, sold below a normal charter when the timing fits. Check our empty legs page, or set a price alert and we e-mail you when one matches your route.

How much is a return private jet from Zanzibar to Lamu?

About $7,900 for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), out and back on different days, whole aircraft, taxes and fees included. A return usually costs less than two one-way flights because the aircraft is flown in and home once. Crew nights away add to it when you stay longer.

When is the cheapest time to fly private from Zanzibar to Lamu?

On our booking engine's estimates for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), February averages about $4,700 and July about $5,500. Tuesdays and Wednesdays are usually cheaper than Fridays and Sundays, and booking more than two weeks ahead avoids last-minute prices.

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Aircraft for Zanzibar to Lamu

These jets can fly the 479 km non-stop. Open one for photos, cabin size and an estimated hourly rate.

Piper PA-31 Chieftain1,700 km range Eclipse 5501,815 km range Beechjet 400A2,135 km range Hawker 850XP4,630 km range Embraer Legacy 6005,920 km range Bombardier Challenger 35005,926 km range

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