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AED 947+ 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 24/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— ZNZ
26 Dec — 2 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 26 November 2025.

Return from

AED 1,954

One-way from

AED 947

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

April

Average price

AED 2,211

Good round-trip deal

AED 2,074 or less

Good one-way deal

AED 1,085 or less
flydubai
  • flydubai
  • 18/12-29/12
  • Nonstop
  • 10h 55m total
  • Dubai to Zanzibar
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Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 24/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 11h 20m total
  • Dubai to Zanzibar
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (AED 234 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (AED 30 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in November 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Dubai Intl to Zanzibar Intl.
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Dubai Intl to Zanzibar Intl.
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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 26 November 2025.

Thu 27/1110:10DXB - ZNZ
Nonstop5h 30mflydubai
Mon 1/1221:35ZNZ - DXB
Nonstop5h 30mflydubai
Deal found 25/11AED 1,965
Fri 28/1110:10DXB - ZNZ
Nonstop5h 30mflydubai
Sun 7/1208:00ZNZ - DXB
Nonstop5h 25mflydubai
Deal found 24/11AED 1,968
Fri 28/1110:10DXB - ZNZ
Nonstop5h 30mflydubai
Tue 2/1208:00ZNZ - DXB
Nonstop5h 25mflydubai
Deal found 25/11AED 1,976
Sun 21/1217:10DXB - ZNZ
2 stops11h 20mEthiopian Air
Wed 31/1204:20ZNZ - DXB
1 stop10h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/11AED 1,979
Fri 28/1110:10DXB - ZNZ
Nonstop5h 30mflydubai
Sun 30/1108:00ZNZ - DXB
Nonstop5h 25mflydubai
Deal found 25/11AED 1,983
Sat 29/1117:10DXB - ZNZ
2 stops11h 20mEthiopian Air
Sat 6/1204:20ZNZ - DXB
1 stop10h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/11AED 1,987
Sat 29/1117:10DXB - ZNZ
2 stops11h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/1208:00ZNZ - DXB
Nonstop5h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/11AED 1,990
Fri 28/1117:10DXB - ZNZ
2 stops11h 20mEthiopian Air
Tue 2/1217:00ZNZ - DXB
1 stop10h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 25/11AED 1,994
Fri 28/1110:10DXB - ZNZ
Nonstop5h 30mflydubai
Sun 28/1208:00ZNZ - DXB
Nonstop5h 25mflydubai
Deal found 23/11AED 1,998
Fri 28/1117:10DXB - ZNZ
2 stops11h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/1108:00ZNZ - DXB
Nonstop5h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/11AED 2,001
Sat 29/1117:10DXB - ZNZ
2 stops11h 20mEthiopian Air
Thu 4/1217:00ZNZ - DXB
1 stop8h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 25/11AED 2,005
Fri 28/1110:10DXB - ZNZ
Nonstop5h 30mflydubai
Thu 4/1208:00ZNZ - DXB
Nonstop5h 25mflydubai
Deal found 25/11AED 2,009

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Dubai

Route

Departure

Return

Price

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Thu 26/3

10:10-14:40

Nonstop5h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 2/4

21:10-03:45

Nonstop5h 35m

AED 2,071

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Thu 29/1

11:20-04:45

2 stops18h 25m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 30/1

14:40-15:55

2 stops24h 15m

AED 2,126

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Sun 7/12

02:30-07:00

Nonstop5h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 17/12

08:00-14:25

Nonstop5h 25m

AED 2,167

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Thu 26/3

05:40-12:55

1 stop8h 15m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 1/4

03:40-15:45

1 stop11h 05m

AED 2,189

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Wed 21/1

10:10-14:40

Nonstop5h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 29/1

08:00-14:25

Nonstop5h 25m

AED 2,207

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Thu 26/3

04:00-21:30

1 stop18h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 2/4

09:40-02:30

1 stop15h 50m

AED 2,229

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Wed 28/1

02:30-07:00

Nonstop5h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 30/1

05:55-12:20

Nonstop5h 25m

AED 2,277

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Sun 21/12

17:10-03:30

2 stops11h 20m

AED 977

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Sat 7/2

17:10-03:30

2 stops11h 20m

AED 977

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Sat 25/4

17:10-02:30

1 stop10h 20m

AED 984

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Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Dubai to Zanzibar. Price data was last updated on 21 November 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 26 November 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
3,421 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,421 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,421 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
898 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,421 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
flydubai
6.5
Okay
145 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,421 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

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 5 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 316, while return flights cost around AED 1,804.

  • How much is a return flight to Zanzibar?

    A return flight to Zanzibar will typically cost around AED 2,250, however they can be found for as little as AED 1,804.

  • 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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