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Cheapest flights to Zanzibar
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Zanzibar. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 29 August 2026.

Thu 10/923:45 -

Nonstop5h 40m

Sun 13/907:55 -

Nonstop5h 35m

Deal found 24/8AED 2,049

Tue 8/901:30 -

Nonstop5h 40m

Sun 13/905:25 -

Nonstop5h 35m

Deal found 27/8AED 2,104

Tue 10/1102:30 -

Nonstop5h 30m

Wed 11/1121:35 -

Nonstop5h 30m

Deal found 26/8AED 2,111

Thu 24/901:30 -

Nonstop5h 40m

Fri 2/1007:10 -

Nonstop5h 35m

Deal found 25/8AED 2,137

Fri 11/902:15 -

Nonstop5h 40m

Wed 16/907:10 -

Nonstop5h 35m

Deal found 24/8AED 2,144

Sun 11/1009:50 -

Nonstop5h 40m

Sun 18/1007:55 -

Nonstop5h 35m

Deal found 27/8AED 2,192

Tue 13/1001:30 -

Nonstop5h 40m

Sun 18/1007:55 -

Nonstop5h 35m

Deal found 24/8AED 2,214

Fri 23/1009:50 -

Nonstop5h 40m

Sun 25/1007:55 -

Nonstop5h 25m

Deal found 25/8AED 2,229

Sun 22/1102:30 -

Nonstop5h 30m

Wed 25/1108:00 -

Nonstop5h 25m

Deal found 24/8AED 2,233

Sun 27/909:50 -

Nonstop5h 40m

Sun 4/1007:55 -

Nonstop5h 35m

Deal found 27/8AED 2,240

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DXB-ZNZ

Estimated return price

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Route

Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

DubaiZanzibar

DXB Dubai Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Tue 8/9

01:30-06:10

Nonstop5h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 13/9

05:25-12:00

Nonstop5h 35m

AED 2,251

DubaiZanzibar

DXB Dubai Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Fri 18/12

00:25-04:55

Nonstop5h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 23/12

21:35-04:05

Nonstop5h 30m

AED 2,273

Fastest return journey

DubaiZanzibar

DXB Dubai Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Thu 24/12

02:30-07:00

Nonstop5h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 2/1

05:55-12:20

Nonstop5h 25m

AED 2,317

DubaiZanzibar

DXB Dubai Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Sat 7/11

10:10-14:40

Nonstop5h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 6/5

21:10-03:45

Nonstop5h 35m

AED 2,346

DubaiZanzibar

DXB Dubai Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Thu 11/2

02:30-07:00

Nonstop5h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 21/2

08:00-14:25

Nonstop5h 25m

AED 2,365

DubaiZanzibar

DXB Dubai Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Mon 14/12

02:30-07:00

Nonstop5h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 27/12

21:35-04:05

Nonstop5h 30m

AED 2,453

DubaiZanzibar

DXB Dubai Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Mon 4/1

02:30-07:00

Nonstop5h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 19/1

05:55-12:20

Nonstop5h 25m

AED 2,453

DubaiZanzibar

DXB Dubai Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Fri 11/12

10:10-14:40

Nonstop5h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 26/12

05:55-12:20

Nonstop5h 25m

AED 2,453

DubaiZanzibar

DXB Dubai Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Fri 1/1

10:10-14:40

Nonstop5h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 22/1

21:35-04:05

Nonstop5h 30m

AED 2,453

DubaiZanzibar

DXB Dubai Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Tue 8/12

10:10-14:40

Nonstop5h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 5/1

05:55-12:20

Nonstop5h 25m

AED 2,453

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 25/8

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Reviews of airlines flying non-stop to Zanzibar

See what other customers who have flown with Emirates,Air Tanzania, andKenya Airways 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

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.

8.1

Very Good

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.

7.6

Good

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.

6.7

Okay

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.

6.5

Okay

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.

FAQ about direct flights to Zanzibar

Which airlines fly direct to Zanzibar?
At the moment, flydubai, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Air Tanzania 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 40m on average. The quickest direct flight to Zanzibar at this time departs from Abu Dhabi (5h 40m), while the longest leaves from Abu Dhabi (5h 40m).
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, February 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 Abu Dhabi. A return direct flight from Abu Dhabi to Zanzibar typically costs around AED 1,650.

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