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AED 977+ 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 18/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— ZNZ
17 Feb — 24 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Zanzibar in 2026

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 18 January 2026.

Return from

AED 1,899

One-way from

AED 977

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

April

Average price

AED 2,185

Good round-trip deal

AED 2,289 or less

Good one-way deal

AED 1,298 or less
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 28/1-4/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 50m total
  • Dubai to Zanzibar
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Oman Air
  • Oman Air
  • 18/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 12h 50m total
  • Dubai to Zanzibar
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (AED 227 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (AED 28 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in January 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip 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 18 January 2026.

Wed 28/106:55
DXB
-
ZNZ
1 stop20h 45m
Kenya Airways
Wed 4/214:25
ZNZ
-
DXB
1 stop9h 05m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 17/1AED 1,899
Sun 12/722:20
DXB
-
ZNZ
1 stop16h 10m
Oman Air
Sun 2/806:00
ZNZ
-
DXB
1 stop8h 40m
Oman Air
Deal found 17/1AED 1,903
Mon 20/722:20
DXB
-
ZNZ
2 stops31h 40m
Oman Air
Mon 27/714:35
ZNZ
-
DXB
2 stops24h 05m
Oman Air
Deal found 17/1AED 1,914
Sun 12/720:40
DXB
-
ZNZ
2 stops9h 20m
Oman Air
Mon 3/814:35
ZNZ
-
DXB
2 stops18h 15m
Oman Air
Deal found 17/1AED 1,921
Thu 22/122:20
DXB
-
ZNZ
1 stop16h 20m
Oman Air
Sun 25/106:00
ZNZ
-
DXB
1 stop27h 00m
Oman Air
Deal found 15/1AED 1,925
Thu 15/1020:40
DXB
-
ZNZ
1 stop17h 50m
Oman Air
Wed 21/1014:35
ZNZ
-
DXB
2 stops18h 15m
Oman Air
Deal found 17/1AED 1,928
Mon 23/311:20
DXB
-
ZNZ
1 stop27h 20m
Oman Air
Fri 27/314:40
ZNZ
-
DXB
2 stops29h 55m
Oman Air
Deal found 16/1AED 1,936
Sat 14/211:20
DXB
-
ZNZ
2 stops18h 25m
Oman Air
Sun 1/306:00
ZNZ
-
DXB
1 stop8h 55m
Oman Air
Deal found 18/1AED 1,939
Sat 28/317:15
DXB
-
ZNZ
2 stops12h 30m
Oman Air
Sun 12/406:00
ZNZ
-
DXB
1 stop8h 40m
Oman Air
Deal found 17/1AED 1,947
Sat 21/317:15
DXB
-
ZNZ
2 stops12h 30m
Oman Air
Fri 27/306:00
ZNZ
-
DXB
1 stop14h 35m
Oman Air
Deal found 16/1AED 1,950
Wed 15/722:20
DXB
-
ZNZ
2 stops31h 40m
Oman Air
Tue 21/714:35
ZNZ
-
DXB
2 stops28h 15m
Oman Air
Deal found 17/1AED 1,958
Tue 14/720:40
DXB
-
ZNZ
1 stop17h 50m
Oman Air
Sun 2/806:00
ZNZ
-
DXB
1 stop26h 50m
Oman Air
Deal found 17/1AED 1,961

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Dubai

Route

Departure

Return

Price

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Mon 13/7

20:40-13:30

1 stop17h 50m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 3/8

14:35-09:50

2 stops18h 15m

AED 1,921

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Sat 11/7

22:20-05:00

2 stops31h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 3/8

06:00-09:50

1 stop26h 50m

AED 1,961

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Fri 27/3

22:20-04:45

2 stops31h 25m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 12/4

06:00-19:50

1 stop12h 50m

AED 1,987

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Thu 19/3

17:15-04:45

2 stops12h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 22/3

06:00-10:00

1 stop27h 00m

AED 1,987

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Sat 11/7

22:20-05:00

2 stops31h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 31/7

06:00-15:40

1 stop8h 40m

AED 2,002

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Sun 12/7

20:40-05:00

2 stops9h 20m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 31/7

06:00-15:40

1 stop8h 40m

AED 2,002

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Mon 13/7

20:40-13:30

1 stop17h 50m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 31/7

06:00-15:40

1 stop8h 40m

AED 2,002

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Mon 16/2

06:55-19:50

1 stop13h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 2/3

10:10-00:30

1 stop13h 20m

AED 2,027

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Fri 27/3

22:20-04:45

2 stops31h 25m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 10/4

14:35-09:50

2 stops18h 15m

AED 2,027

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Thu 19/3

17:15-04:45

2 stops12h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 27/3

06:00-21:35

1 stop14h 35m

AED 2,027

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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 16 January 2026.

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 18 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,473 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

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
3,473 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,473 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

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
948 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,473 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

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
6.6
Okay
148 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,473 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

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 5 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 160, while return flights cost around AED 205.

  • How much is a return flight to Zanzibar?

    A return flight to Zanzibar will typically cost around AED 257, however they can be found for as little as AED 205.

  • 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. Hs Villas is the closest property to Zanzibar Intl (0.0 km away from Zanzibar Intl).

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