AED 1,054+ 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 25/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— ZNZ
2 Mai — 9 Mai1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Zanzibar in 2026

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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 2 April 2026.

Fr 15/504:00
DXB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop5h 40m
Air Tanzania
Fr 22/516:40
ZNZ
-
DXB
1 stop8h 50m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 31/3AED 2,023
So 17/504:00
DXB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop5h 40m
Air Tanzania
So 24/509:40
ZNZ
-
DXB
1 stop15h 50m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 1/4AED 2,027
Mi 13/522:20
DXB
-
ZNZ
2 stops31h 40m
Oman Air
Mi 20/514:35
ZNZ
-
DXB
2 stops18h 15m
Oman Air
Deal found 28/3AED 2,034
So 3/504:00
DXB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop5h 40m
Air Tanzania
Mo 11/514:10
ZNZ
-
DXB
1 stop11h 20m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 2/4AED 2,057
Fr 7/804:00
DXB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop5h 40m
Air Tanzania
Mo 17/814:10
ZNZ
-
DXB
1 stop11h 20m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 30/3AED 2,060
Fr 1/504:00
DXB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop5h 40m
Air Tanzania
Fr 8/516:40
ZNZ
-
DXB
1 stop8h 50m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 29/3AED 2,064
So 14/604:00
DXB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop5h 40m
Air Tanzania
Mi 17/622:00
ZNZ
-
DXB
1 stop27h 30m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 29/3AED 2,079
Mi 29/422:20
DXB
-
ZNZ
2 stops31h 40m
Oman Air
Mi 6/514:35
ZNZ
-
DXB
2 stops18h 15m
Oman Air
Deal found 30/3AED 2,090
Di 9/604:00
DXB
-
ZNZ
1 stop18h 30m
Air Tanzania
So 14/609:40
ZNZ
-
DXB
1 stop15h 50m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 31/3AED 2,097

Find flight deals to Zanzibar

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 2 April 2026.

Return from

AED 1,972

One-way from

AED 1,054

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

AED 1,454

Good round-trip deal

AED 1,516 or less

Good one-way deal

AED 909 or less
Air Tanzania
  • Air Tanzania
  • 7/9-17/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 00m total
  • Dubai to Zanzibar
Oman Air
  • Oman Air
  • 25/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 9h 20m total
  • Dubai to Zanzibar
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (AED 141 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (AED 23 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in April 2026
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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Locate flights to Zanzibar that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 220,657 searches and data was last updated on 2 April 2026.
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Route

Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight
Fastest return journey

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

So 3/5

10:05-14:30

Nonstop5h 25m

Zanzibar Intl

Do 7/5

21:10-03:45

Nonstop5h 35m

AED 2,310

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Di 28/4

01:50-13:10

1 stop12h 20m

Zanzibar Intl

Mo 18/5

18:40-08:30

1 stop12h 50m

AED 2,361

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Fr 7/8

22:20-05:00

2 stops31h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Mo 17/8

14:35-19:50

2 stops28h 15m

AED 2,424

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Fr 15/5

22:20-05:00

2 stops31h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Fr 22/5

06:00-18:55

1 stop11h 55m

AED 2,662

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Fr 17/4

22:20-05:00

2 stops31h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Di 21/4

19:35-21:50

1 stop25h 15m

AED 2,758

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

So 3/5

05:50-21:30

2 stops16h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Do 7/5

21:40-21:25

2 stops22h 45m

AED 2,802

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

So 3/5

14:15-02:40

2 stops37h 25m

Zanzibar Intl

Do 7/5

10:10-19:30

2 stops32h 20m

AED 2,931
Cheapest one-way

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Sa 25/4

20:40-05:00

2 stops9h 20m

AED 1,054

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Sa 18/4

17:10-05:00

2 stops12h 50m

AED 1,058

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Mi 26/8

22:20-05:00

1 stop31h 40m

AED 1,116

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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 80 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 2 April 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates,Oman Air, andEthiopian Air to Tanzania have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DXB - YUL

My mom came with assistance and she said it was a good trip

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DXB - YUL

My mom came with assistance and she said it was a good trip

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DXB - YUL

My mom came with assistance and she said it was a good trip

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DXB - YUL

My mom came with assistance and she said it was a good trip

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DXB - YUL

My mom came with assistance and she said it was a good trip

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.

  • 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 88, while return flights cost around AED 1,487.

  • How much is a return flight to Zanzibar?

    A return flight to Zanzibar will typically cost around AED 2,202, however they can be found for as little as AED 1,487.

  • 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. Zanziluxe Residences is the closest property to Zanzibar Intl (0.0 km away from Zanzibar Intl).

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