AED 962+ Cheap flights to Zanzibar

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 21/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— ZNZ
2 Feb — 9 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Zanzibar in 2026

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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 3 January 2026.

Mon 26/106:55DXB - ZNZ
1 stop20h 45mKenya Airways
Wed 4/214:40ZNZ - DXB
1 stop8h 50mKenya Airways
Deal found 2/1AED 1,873
Thu 5/306:55DXB - ZNZ
1 stop27h 05mKenya Airways
Wed 11/320:40ZNZ - DXB
1 stop26h 50mKenya Airways
Deal found 2/1AED 1,895
Sat 7/217:15DXB - ZNZ
2 stops12h 30mOman Air
Sun 15/206:00ZNZ - DXB
1 stop13h 10mOman Air
Deal found 1/1AED 1,902
Wed 4/222:20DXB - ZNZ
2 stops31h 25mOman Air
Tue 24/214:40ZNZ - DXB
2 stops24h 15mOman Air
Deal found 1/1AED 1,906
Sat 7/211:20DXB - ZNZ
2 stops18h 25mOman Air
Fri 13/206:00ZNZ - DXB
1 stop14h 35mOman Air
Deal found 1/1AED 1,946
Thu 18/611:00DXB - ZNZ
2 stops19h 00mOman Air
Sun 21/606:00ZNZ - DXB
1 stop8h 40mOman Air
Deal found 1/1AED 1,950
Wed 14/122:20DXB - ZNZ
1 stop31h 25mOman Air
Tue 20/114:40ZNZ - DXB
2 stops18h 20mOman Air
Deal found 2/1AED 1,972
Thu 19/301:50DXB - ZNZ
1 stop12h 20mRwandAir
Fri 27/318:40ZNZ - DXB
1 stop12h 50mRwandAir
Deal found 2/1AED 1,979
Thu 29/106:55DXB - ZNZ
1 stop14h 05mKenya Airways
Sun 1/209:50ZNZ - DXB
1 stop13h 40mKenya Airways
Deal found 2/1AED 1,983
Thu 12/217:15DXB - ZNZ
1 stop21h 25mOman Air
Sun 1/306:00ZNZ - DXB
1 stop8h 55mOman Air
Deal found 2/1AED 1,987
Wed 11/206:55DXB - ZNZ
1 stop20h 45mKenya Airways
Mon 16/220:40ZNZ - DXB
1 stop8h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 2/1AED 1,990

Find flight deals to Zanzibar

Find the latest flights to Zanzibar in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 220,657 searches and data was last updated on 3 January 2026.

Return from

AED 1,873

One-way from

AED 962

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

April

Average price

AED 2,185

Good round-trip deal

AED 2,017 or less

Good one-way deal

AED 1,336 or less
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 26/1-4/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 35m total
  • Dubai to Zanzibar
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 21/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 11h 20m total
  • Dubai to Zanzibar
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (AED 230 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (AED 28 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in January 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Dubai Intl to Zanzibar Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Dubai Intl to Zanzibar Intl.

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Dubai

Route

Departure

Return

Price

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Mon 23/2

17:15-13:40

1 stop21h 25m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 1/3

06:00-10:00

1 stop27h 00m

AED 1,946

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Fri 6/2

22:20-04:45

2 stops31h 25m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 13/2

06:00-21:35

1 stop14h 35m

AED 2,027

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Thu 5/2

17:15-04:45

2 stops12h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 13/2

14:40-21:35

2 stops29h 55m

AED 2,027

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Thu 5/2

17:15-13:40

1 stop21h 25m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 10/2

14:40-21:35

2 stops29h 55m

AED 2,086

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Thu 12/2

17:15-13:40

1 stop21h 25m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 27/2

06:00-21:35

1 stop14h 35m

AED 2,126

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Sat 14/2

00:25-04:55

Nonstop5h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 27/2

08:00-14:25

Nonstop5h 25m

AED 2,438

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Fri 6/2

00:25-04:55

Nonstop5h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 12/2

08:00-14:25

Nonstop5h 25m

AED 2,438

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Sat 7/2

02:30-07:00

Nonstop5h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 16/2

08:00-14:25

Nonstop5h 25m

AED 2,548

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Thu 18/6

01:45-06:10

Nonstop5h 25m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 25/6

21:10-03:45

Nonstop5h 35m

AED 2,552

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Wed 17/6

02:30-06:55

Nonstop5h 25m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 21/6

07:55-14:30

Nonstop5h 35m

AED 2,552

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The price you pay for your flight to Zanzibar may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 57 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Reviews of airlines servicing Zanzibar

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Zanzibar. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Zanzibar. Reviews last updated 3 January 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Ethiopian Air, andflydubai to Tanzania have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

FAQs about flying to Zanzibar

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Zanzibar?

    Most people fly into Zanzibar Intl (ZNZ) if they book a flight to Zanzibar. Zanzibar Intl is conveniently located just 7.1 km from Zanzibar’s city centre. There are 8 flights from Dubai to Zanzibar Intl per day from 4 different airlines.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Zanzibar if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Zanzibar on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Zanzibar?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Air Tanzania is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Zanzibar.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Zanzibar?

    Zanzibar Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Zanzibar. One-way flights to Zanzibar Intl typically cost AED 216, while return flights cost around AED 1,277.

  • How much is a return flight to Zanzibar?

    A return flight to Zanzibar will typically cost around AED 2,191, however they can be found for as little as AED 1,277.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Zanzibar depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Zanzibar, Dubai Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (5 hours 25 minutes).

  • Does Zanzibar Intl have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Zanzibar Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Zanzibar Intl?

    Yes. Zanzibar Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Salaam Letting (4 Bedroom, Zanzibar Hous is the closest property to Zanzibar Intl (0.0 km away from Zanzibar Intl).

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