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AED 966+ 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 15/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— ZNZ
10 Jan — 17 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Zanzibar in 2025

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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 11 December 2025.

Tue 16/1217:15DXB - ZNZ
2 stops12h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 22/1205:55ZNZ - DXB
Nonstop5h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12AED 1,910
Mon 15/1217:15DXB - ZNZ
1 stop21h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 23/1205:55ZNZ - DXB
Nonstop5h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12AED 1,965
Mon 15/1217:15DXB - ZNZ
2 stops12h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 20/1205:55ZNZ - DXB
Nonstop5h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12AED 1,990
Mon 15/1217:15DXB - ZNZ
1 stop21h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 19/1205:55ZNZ - DXB
Nonstop5h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12AED 1,994
Tue 16/1217:15DXB - ZNZ
2 stops12h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 20/1208:00ZNZ - DXB
Nonstop5h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12AED 2,016
Mon 22/1217:15DXB - ZNZ
2 stops12h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 28/1205:55ZNZ - DXB
Nonstop5h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12AED 2,020
Mon 15/1217:15DXB - ZNZ
2 stops12h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 18/1205:55ZNZ - DXB
Nonstop5h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12AED 2,031
Tue 16/1217:15DXB - ZNZ
2 stops12h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 19/1208:00ZNZ - DXB
Nonstop5h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12AED 2,042
Sat 13/1204:00DXB - ZNZ
Nonstop5h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 20/1205:55ZNZ - DXB
Nonstop5h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12AED 2,053
Mon 15/1217:15DXB - ZNZ
2 stops12h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 17/1208:00ZNZ - DXB
Nonstop5h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12AED 2,056
Wed 24/1204:00DXB - ZNZ
1 stop28h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 28/1205:55ZNZ - DXB
Nonstop5h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12AED 2,078

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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 11 December 2025.

Return from

AED 1,935

One-way from

AED 966

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

April

Average price

AED 1,998

Good round-trip deal

AED 1,985 or less

Good one-way deal

AED 1,336 or less
Oman Air
  • Oman Air
  • 23/1-30/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 49h 45m total
  • Dubai to Zanzibar
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Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 15/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 11h 20m total
  • Dubai to Zanzibar
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (AED 245 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (AED 31 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Dubai Intl to Zanzibar Intl.
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Dubai

Route

Departure

Return

Price

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Tue 10/3

01:50-13:10

1 stop12h 20m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 13/3

18:40-08:30

1 stop12h 50m

AED 1,972

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Sat 24/1

01:50-13:10

1 stop12h 20m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 1/2

18:40-08:30

1 stop12h 50m

AED 2,067

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Sat 7/2

01:50-13:10

1 stop12h 20m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 15/2

18:40-08:30

1 stop12h 50m

AED 2,167

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Sat 24/1

02:30-07:00

Nonstop5h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 1/2

08:00-14:25

Nonstop5h 25m

AED 2,196

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Sun 28/12

00:55-05:25

Nonstop5h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 2/1

05:55-12:20

Nonstop5h 25m

AED 2,207

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Sat 14/2

04:00-08:40

Nonstop5h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 22/2

09:30-02:30

1 stop16h 00m

AED 2,240

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

00:25-04:55

Nonstop5h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 2/1

05:55-12:20

Nonstop5h 25m

AED 2,328

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Fri 6/2

00:25-04:55

Nonstop5h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 17/2

05:55-12:20

Nonstop5h 25m

AED 2,347

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Tue 10/2

02:30-07:00

Nonstop5h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 12/2

08:00-14:25

Nonstop5h 25m

AED 2,347

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Tue 10/2

02:30-07:00

Nonstop5h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 17/2

08:00-14:25

Nonstop5h 25m

AED 2,347

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Best time to book a flight to Zanzibar

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When is the best time to book a flight to Zanzibar?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Dubai to Zanzibar. Price data was last updated on 5 December 2025.

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 11 December 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,434 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,434 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,434 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
902 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,434 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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.
flydubai
6.5
Okay
145 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,434 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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 3 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 118, 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 1,884, 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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