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Tui puts Zanzibar at the centre of its 2027/28 winter programme

Routes
James Chapple
18 June 2026

Tui UK and Ireland will launch non-stop Gatwick-Zanzibar flights as part of its 2027/28 winter programme, which will go on sale early next month.

Tui Blue Bahari Zanzibar
Tui

Tui Hotels and Resorts currently operates eight hotels on the island

The operator claims it will be the only UK package holiday provider to fly direct to the archipelago in the Indian Ocean. Tui will operate the route twice-a-week on Wednesdays and Sundays from 3 November 2027 to 22 March 2028.

Tui said the decision to start flying to Zanzibar direct came in response to "growing demand for alternative long-haul winter sun destinations" and would make it most accessible than ever to UK travellers.

"It also offers a more affordable alternative to Indian Ocean favourites like the Maldives and Mauritius, giving it growing appeal among Brits looking for great value long-haul options," said Tui.