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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Zanzibar. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 4 June 2026.

Tue 14/701:45

DXB

-

ZNZ

Nonstop5h 25m

flydubai

Thu 16/705:25

ZNZ

-

DXB

Nonstop5h 30m

flydubai

Deal found 2/6AED 2,236

Sat 4/700:05

DXB

-

ZNZ

Nonstop5h 20m

Emirates

Sun 5/721:10

ZNZ

-

DXB

Nonstop5h 35m

Emirates

Deal found 4/6AED 2,244

Fri 20/1110:10

DXB

-

ZNZ

Nonstop5h 30m

flydubai

Sat 21/1108:00

ZNZ

-

DXB

Nonstop5h 25m

flydubai

Deal found 1/6AED 2,262

Mon 6/702:30

DXB

-

ZNZ

Nonstop5h 25m

Emirates

Wed 8/705:25

ZNZ

-

DXB

Nonstop5h 30m

Emirates

Deal found 3/6AED 2,299

Sun 5/702:30

DXB

-

ZNZ

Nonstop5h 25m

Emirates

Tue 7/705:25

ZNZ

-

DXB

Nonstop5h 30m

Emirates

Deal found 2/6AED 2,313

Mon 13/710:05

DXB

-

ZNZ

Nonstop5h 25m

flydubai

Fri 24/707:10

ZNZ

-

DXB

Nonstop5h 35m

flydubai

Deal found 4/6AED 2,398

Fri 24/702:30

DXB

-

ZNZ

Nonstop5h 25m

flydubai

Fri 7/805:25

ZNZ

-

DXB

Nonstop5h 30m

flydubai

Deal found 1/6AED 2,438

Thu 2/700:05

DXB

-

ZNZ

Nonstop5h 20m

Emirates

Sat 4/705:25

ZNZ

-

DXB

Nonstop5h 30m

Emirates

Deal found 3/6AED 2,460

Thu 16/701:45

DXB

-

ZNZ

Nonstop5h 25m

flydubai

Fri 24/707:10

ZNZ

-

DXB

Nonstop5h 35m

flydubai

Deal found 2/6AED 2,468

Sun 6/910:05

DXB

-

ZNZ

Nonstop5h 25m

flydubai

Sat 12/907:55

ZNZ

-

DXB

Nonstop5h 35m

flydubai

Deal found 2/6AED 2,471

Fri 17/702:30

DXB

-

ZNZ

Nonstop5h 25m

flydubai

Thu 23/707:10

ZNZ

-

DXB

Nonstop5h 35m

flydubai

Deal found 4/6AED 2,475

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DXB-ZNZ

Estimated return price

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Route

Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Fri 20/11

10:10-14:40

Nonstop5h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 21/11

08:00-14:25

Nonstop5h 25m

AED 2,262

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Mon 6/7

02:30-06:55

Nonstop5h 25m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 8/7

05:25-11:55

Nonstop5h 30m

AED 2,343

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Fri 20/11

10:10-14:40

Nonstop5h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 21/11

08:00-14:25

Nonstop5h 25m

AED 2,343

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Mon 23/11

10:10-14:40

Nonstop5h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 26/11

08:00-14:25

Nonstop5h 25m

AED 2,479

Fastest return journey

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Wed 22/7

00:05-04:25

Nonstop5h 20m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 7/8

05:25-11:55

Nonstop5h 30m

AED 2,603

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Fri 24/7

00:05-04:25

Nonstop5h 20m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 6/8

05:25-11:55

Nonstop5h 30m

AED 2,603

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Mon 20/7

00:05-04:25

Nonstop5h 20m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 27/7

05:25-11:55

Nonstop5h 30m

AED 2,603

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Sat 25/7

02:30-06:55

Nonstop5h 25m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 4/8

07:55-14:30

Nonstop5h 35m

AED 2,603

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Wed 22/7

00:05-04:25

Nonstop5h 20m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 5/8

07:10-13:45

Nonstop5h 35m

AED 2,603

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Mon 2/11

10:10-14:40

Nonstop5h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 8/11

08:00-14:25

Nonstop5h 25m

AED 2,644

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 4/6

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Reviews of airlines flying non-stop to Zanzibar

See what other customers who have flown with Emirates,Air Tanzania, andEthiopian Air to Tanzania have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative

8.1

Very Good

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative

7.6

Good

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative

7.2

Good

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative

6.5

Okay

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative

FAQ about direct flights to Zanzibar

How much are direct flights to Zanzibar?
On average, a one-way direct flight to Zanzibar will cost users approximately AED 1,515. If you're looking for a direct return flight to Zanzibar, you can expect to pay around AED 2,800.
Which airlines fly direct to Zanzibar?
At the moment, flydubai, Air Tanzania, Emirates, Etihad Airways offer direct flights to Zanzibar. flydubai is currently the most popular airline that flies direct to Zanzibar.
How long is a direct flight to Zanzibar?
While the flight duration depends heavily on the origin, travellers can expect non-stop flights to Zanzibar to last approximately 5h 20m on average. The quickest direct flight to Zanzibar at this time departs from Dubai (5h 20m), while the longest leaves from Dubai (5h 20m).
What is the best time of year to fly direct to Zanzibar?
If you're seeking the lowest price on a direct flight to Zanzibar, November is worth consideration, as prices are usually at their lowest, on average. April may be most appealing to users looking for the quietest time to visit Zanzibar, when demand is typically at its lowest.
What is the most popular direct flight origin to Zanzibar?
Currently, the most popular direct flight origin to Zanzibar is Dubai. A return direct flight from Dubai to Zanzibar typically costs around AED 2,157.

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