AED 815+ 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 20/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— ZNZ
16 Oct — 23 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Flights to Zanzibar in 2025

Find the latest flights to Zanzibar in 2025, 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 16 September 2025.

Return from

AED 1,946

One-way from

AED 815

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

April

Average price

AED 2,170

Good round-trip deal

AED 1,957 or less

Good one-way deal

AED 1,070 or less
Air Tanzania
  • Air Tanzania
  • 10/10-13/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 05m total
  • Dubai to Zanzibar
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 20/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 11h 20m total
  • Dubai to Zanzibar
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (AED 935 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (AED 119 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in September 2025
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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Cheapest flights to Zanzibar
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Wed 17/904:00DXB - ZNZ
Nonstop5h 40mAir Tanzania
Wed 17/922:00ZNZ - DXB
1 stop27h 30mAir Tanzania
Deal found 15/9AED 1,935
Fri 19/917:10DXB - ZNZ
2 stops11h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/1010:10ZNZ - DXB
1 stop12h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9AED 1,946
Sat 11/1004:25DXB - ZNZ
1 stop7h 25mEthiopian Air
Sat 18/1004:20ZNZ - DXB
1 stop10h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 14/9AED 1,950
Wed 15/1004:00DXB - ZNZ
Nonstop5h 40mAir Tanzania
Wed 22/1008:20ZNZ - DXB
1 stop17h 10mAir Tanzania
Deal found 15/9AED 1,957
Thu 9/1005:40DXB - ZNZ
1 stop8h 15mEthiopian Air
Sun 19/1004:20ZNZ - DXB
1 stop10h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 14/9AED 1,965
Sat 1/1117:10DXB - ZNZ
2 stops11h 20mEthiopian Air
Fri 7/1104:20ZNZ - DXB
1 stop10h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 14/9AED 1,972
Wed 17/905:40DXB - ZNZ
1 stop8h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 24/920:40ZNZ - DXB
1 stop25h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9AED 1,976
Sat 11/1017:10DXB - ZNZ
2 stops11h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 17/1020:40ZNZ - DXB
1 stop7h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9AED 1,987
Wed 17/904:00DXB - ZNZ
Nonstop5h 40mAir Tanzania
Fri 19/922:00ZNZ - DXB
1 stop27h 25mAir Tanzania
Deal found 15/9AED 1,990
Fri 10/1017:10DXB - ZNZ
2 stops11h 20mEthiopian Air
Sat 18/1004:20ZNZ - DXB
1 stop10h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 14/9AED 2,005
Wed 17/904:00DXB - ZNZ
Nonstop5h 40mAir Tanzania
Sun 21/922:00ZNZ - DXB
1 stop27h 30mAir Tanzania
Deal found 15/9AED 2,009

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Fly from

Dubai

Route

Departure

Return

Price

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Wed 1/10

10:15-14:40

Nonstop5h 25m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 5/10

07:55-14:30

Nonstop5h 35m

AED 2,075

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Fri 3/10

10:15-14:40

Nonstop5h 25m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 5/10

07:55-14:30

Nonstop5h 35m

AED 2,075

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Thu 16/10

17:15-05:00

2 stops12h 45m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 20/10

20:40-23:25

1 stop25h 45m

AED 2,192

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Sat 15/11

17:10-03:30

2 stops11h 20m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 21/11

04:20-15:45

1 stop10h 25m

AED 2,281

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Fri 10/10

10:15-14:40

Nonstop5h 25m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 17/10

07:10-13:45

Nonstop5h 35m

AED 2,306

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Sat 15/11

17:10-03:30

2 stops11h 20m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 23/11

04:20-15:45

1 stop10h 25m

AED 2,394

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Wed 26/11

17:10-03:30

2 stops11h 20m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 30/11

04:20-15:45

1 stop10h 25m

AED 2,482

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Mon 15/12

04:00-13:30

1 stop10h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 18/12

09:40-02:30

1 stop15h 50m

AED 2,508

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Mon 15/12

02:20-20:00

1 stop18h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 17/12

04:40-05:45

1 stop24h 05m

AED 2,629

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Wed 29/10

10:10-14:40

Nonstop5h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 5/11

21:35-04:05

Nonstop5h 30m

AED 2,648

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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 16 September 2025.
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.

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

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 4 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 96, while return flights cost around AED 1,488.

  • How much is a return flight to Zanzibar?

    A return flight to Zanzibar will typically cost around AED 612, however they can be found for as little as AED 60.

  • 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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