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AED 980+ 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 17/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— ZNZ
12 Dec — 19 Dec1
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 12 November 2025.

Return from

AED 2,071

One-way from

AED 980

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

April

Average price

AED 2,214

Good round-trip deal

AED 2,074 or less

Good one-way deal

AED 1,085 or less
flydubai
  • flydubai
  • 8/12-13/12
  • Nonstop
  • 10h 55m total
  • Dubai to Zanzibar
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Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 17/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 11h 20m total
  • Dubai to Zanzibar
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (AED 237 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 12 November 2025.

Mon 8/1202:30DXB - ZNZ
Nonstop5h 30mflydubai
Tue 16/1208:00ZNZ - DXB
Nonstop5h 25mflydubai
Deal found 8/11AED 2,071
Thu 27/1110:10DXB - ZNZ
Nonstop5h 30mflydubai
Fri 5/1208:00ZNZ - DXB
Nonstop5h 25mflydubai
Deal found 11/11AED 2,115
Fri 19/1210:10DXB - ZNZ
Nonstop5h 30mflydubai
Mon 29/1205:55ZNZ - DXB
Nonstop5h 25mflydubai
Deal found 10/11AED 2,119
Wed 24/1202:30DXB - ZNZ
Nonstop5h 30mflydubai
Thu 1/106:25ZNZ - DXB
Nonstop5h 25mflydubai
Deal found 10/11AED 2,133
Thu 25/1200:55DXB - ZNZ
Nonstop5h 30mflydubai
Fri 2/106:25ZNZ - DXB
Nonstop5h 25mflydubai
Deal found 10/11AED 2,137
Sun 16/1110:10DXB - ZNZ
Nonstop5h 30mflydubai
Wed 19/1108:00ZNZ - DXB
Nonstop5h 25mflydubai
Deal found 9/11AED 2,141
Sat 22/1117:10DXB - ZNZ
2 stops11h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 28/1109:50ZNZ - DXB
1 stop13h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11AED 2,148
Sun 23/1110:10DXB - ZNZ
Nonstop5h 30mflydubai
Sun 30/1108:00ZNZ - DXB
Nonstop5h 25mflydubai
Deal found 9/11AED 2,155
Sun 23/1117:10DXB - ZNZ
2 stops11h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 29/1115:30ZNZ - DXB
1 stop8h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11AED 2,159
Mon 10/1102:30DXB - ZNZ
Nonstop5h 30mflydubai
Tue 18/1108:00ZNZ - DXB
Nonstop5h 25mflydubai
Deal found 10/11AED 2,166

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Dubai

Route

Departure

Return

Price

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Mon 23/3

02:30-07:00

Nonstop5h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 31/3

21:10-03:45

Nonstop5h 35m

AED 2,115

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Sat 22/11

10:10-14:40

Nonstop5h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 28/11

21:35-04:05

Nonstop5h 30m

AED 2,115

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Tue 9/12

10:10-14:40

Nonstop5h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 13/12

21:35-04:05

Nonstop5h 30m

AED 2,115

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Fri 12/12

10:10-14:40

Nonstop5h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 21/12

05:55-12:20

Nonstop5h 25m

AED 2,115

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Sat 18/4

20:40-05:00

2 stops9h 20m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 22/4

14:35-19:50

2 stops28h 15m

AED 2,152

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Sat 31/1

01:50-13:10

1 stop12h 20m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 6/2

18:40-08:30

1 stop12h 50m

AED 2,166

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Thu 1/1

00:55-05:25

Nonstop5h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 11/1

05:55-12:20

Nonstop5h 25m

AED 2,189

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 2,277

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Mon 1/12

10:10-14:40

Nonstop5h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 3/12

21:35-04:05

Nonstop5h 30m

AED 2,277

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Sat 18/4

10:05-14:30

Nonstop5h 25m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 22/4

21:10-03:45

Nonstop5h 35m

AED 2,280

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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 12 November 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Oman Air, Emirates, andEthiopian Air to Tanzania have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Oman Air
8.1
Very Good
101 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9
Oman Air
8.1
Very Good
101 reviews
Oman Air
8.1
Very Good
101 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,406 reviews
Oman Air
8.1
Very Good
101 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
894 reviews
Oman Air
8.1
Very Good
101 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9
flydubai
6.5
Okay
146 reviews
Oman Air
8.1
Very Good
101 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

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 92, 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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