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 131, while return flights cost around AED 276.

How much is a return flight to Zanzibar?

A return flight to Zanzibar will typically cost around AED 351, however they can be found for as little as AED 75.

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).

AED 635+ Flights to Zanzibar, Tanzania

Flights to Zanzibar in 2025

Return from	AED 1,285
One-way from	AED 635
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	April
Average price	AED 1,532
Good round-trip deal	AED 1,426 or less
Good one-way deal	AED 695 or less

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1 total stop
21h 40m total
Dubai to Zanzibar

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Wed 28/504:00DXB - ZNZ

Nonstop5h 40mAir Tanzania

Wed 4/609:30ZNZ - DXB

1 stop16h 00mAir Tanzania

Deal found 28/4AED 1,285

Fri 9/510:15DXB - ZNZ

Nonstop5h 25mflydubai

Thu 15/521:20ZNZ - DXB

Nonstop5h 35mflydubai

Deal found 29/4AED 1,304

Tue 6/510:05DXB - ZNZ

Nonstop5h 25mMultiple Airlines

Fri 9/509:40ZNZ - DXB

1 stop15h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/4AED 1,491

Wed 4/617:10DXB - ZNZ

1 stop10h 20mEthiopian Air

Fri 13/603:40ZNZ - DXB

1 stop11h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 29/4AED 1,656

Wed 21/522:45DXB - ZNZ

2 stops31h 15mOman Air

Sun 1/606:00ZNZ - DXB

1 stop8h 40mOman Air

Deal found 29/4AED 2,038

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Wed 28/504:00DXB - ZNZ

Nonstop5h 40mAir Tanzania

Wed 4/609:30ZNZ - DXB

1 stop16h 00mAir Tanzania

Deal found 28/4AED 1,285

Fri 9/510:15DXB - ZNZ

Nonstop5h 25mflydubai

Thu 15/521:20ZNZ - DXB

Nonstop5h 35mflydubai

Deal found 29/4AED 1,304

Mon 12/510:05DXB - ZNZ

Nonstop5h 25mMultiple Airlines

Fri 16/509:40ZNZ - DXB

1 stop15h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/4AED 1,491

Wed 4/617:10DXB - ZNZ

1 stop10h 20mEthiopian Air

Fri 13/603:40ZNZ - DXB

1 stop11h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 29/4AED 1,656

Wed 21/522:45DXB - ZNZ

2 stops31h 15mOman Air

Sun 1/606:00ZNZ - DXB

1 stop8h 40mOman Air

Deal found 29/4AED 2,038

Sun 11/500:55DXB - ZNZ

2 stops28h 20mKenya Airways

Fri 16/510:10ZNZ - DXB

1 stop12h 15mKenya Airways

Deal found 29/4AED 2,149

Direct flights to Zanzibar
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Fri 9/510:15DXB - ZNZ

Nonstop5h 25mflydubai

Thu 15/521:20ZNZ - DXB

Nonstop5h 35mflydubai

Deal found 29/4AED 1,304

Wed 28/504:00DXB - ZNZ

Nonstop5h 40mMultiple Airlines

Wed 4/607:10ZNZ - DXB

Nonstop5h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/4AED 1,576

Sat 27/910:15DXB - ZNZ

Nonstop5h 25mEmirates

Sat 4/1007:55ZNZ - DXB

Nonstop5h 35mEmirates

Deal found 28/4AED 2,391

Last-minute flights to Zanzibar
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Sun 4/505:40DXB - ZNZ

1 stop13h 35mEthiopian Air

Fri 9/503:40ZNZ - DXB

1 stop11h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 29/4AED 1,748

Sun 4/500:55DXB - ZNZ

2 stops22h 55mKenya Airways

Wed 7/520:40ZNZ - DXB

1 stop25h 45mKenya Airways

Deal found 28/4AED 2,207

Sun 4/510:15DXB - ZNZ

Nonstop5h 25mEmirates

Sat 10/521:20ZNZ - DXB

Nonstop5h 35mEmirates

Deal found 29/4AED 3,636

Sun 4/501:00DXB - ZNZ

2 stops33h 20mKLM

Wed 7/504:55ZNZ - DXB

2 stops41h 05mKLM

Deal found 28/4AED 21,485

Mon 5/517:15DXB - ZNZ

2 stops15h 45mOman Air

Wed 7/514:35ZNZ - DXB

2 stops11h 35mOman Air

Deal found 28/4AED 3,276

Mon 5/501:05DXB - ZNZ

2 stops31h 55mBritish Airways

Sun 11/520:40ZNZ - DXB

2 stops33h 55mBritish Airways

Deal found 29/4AED 6,688

Tue 6/510:05DXB - ZNZ

Nonstop5h 25mMultiple Airlines

Fri 9/509:40ZNZ - DXB

1 stop15h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/4AED 1,491

Tue 6/511:45DXB - ZNZ

1 stop21h 15mQatar Airways

Sun 11/523:20ZNZ - DXB

1 stop11h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 29/4AED 2,336

Fri 9/504:00DXB - ZNZ

Nonstop5h 40mAir Tanzania

Thu 15/509:40ZNZ - DXB

1 stop15h 50mAir Tanzania

Deal found 29/4AED 1,296

Fri 9/510:15DXB - ZNZ

Nonstop5h 25mflydubai

Thu 15/521:20ZNZ - DXB

Nonstop5h 35mflydubai

Deal found 29/4AED 1,304

Sun 11/500:55DXB - ZNZ

2 stops28h 20mKenya Airways

Fri 16/510:10ZNZ - DXB

1 stop12h 15mKenya Airways

Deal found 29/4AED 2,149

Fri 16/505:40DXB - ZNZ

1 stop13h 35mEthiopian Air

Sat 24/502:35ZNZ - DXB

2 stops12h 10mEthiopian Air

Deal found 29/4AED 1,671

One-way flights to Zanzibar
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Fri 9/504:00DXB - ZNZ

Nonstop5h 40mAir Tanzania

Deal found 28/4AED 635

Fri 27/600:05DXB - ZNZ

Nonstop5h 20mflydubai

Deal found 29/4AED 712

Thu 15/519:55DXB - ZNZ

1 stop18h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/4AED 889

Thu 15/517:15DXB - ZNZ

2 stops12h 45mOman Air

Deal found 29/4AED 988

Fri 23/505:40DXB - ZNZ

1 stop13h 35mEthiopian Air

Deal found 29/4AED 992

Sun 18/500:55DXB - ZNZ

1 stop9h 25mKenya Airways

Deal found 29/4AED 1,120

Sun 28/902:30DXB - ZNZ

Nonstop5h 25mEmirates

Deal found 28/4AED 1,704

Thu 22/503:05DXB - ZNZ

3 stops29h 55mCondor

Deal found 29/4AED 1,958

Sun 27/702:00DXB - ZNZ

2 stops26h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 28/4AED 2,920

Sun 18/501:00DXB - ZNZ

3 stops28h 15mKLM

Deal found 29/4AED 4,444

Wed 13/801:05DXB - ZNZ

2 stops31h 55mBritish Airways

Deal found 28/4AED 9,351

Sun 17/801:15DXB - ZNZ

3 stops30h 55mSWISS

Deal found 28/4AED 20,335

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DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

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Dubai Intl

Wed 28/5

04:00-08:40

Nonstop5h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 4/6

09:30-02:30

1 stop16h 00m

AED 1,285

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Fri 9/5

10:15-14:40

Nonstop5h 25m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 15/5

21:20-03:55

Nonstop5h 35m

AED 1,304

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Mon 12/5

10:05-14:30

Nonstop5h 25m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 16/5

09:40-02:30

1 stop15h 50m

AED 1,491

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Wed 4/6

17:10-02:30

1 stop10h 20m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 13/6

03:40-15:45

1 stop11h 05m

AED 1,656

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Wed 21/5

22:45-05:00

2 stops31h 15m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 1/6

06:00-15:40

1 stop8h 40m

AED 2,038

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Sun 11/5

00:55-04:15

2 stops28h 20m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 16/5

10:10-23:25

1 stop12h 15m

AED 2,149

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Fri 9/5

04:00-08:40

Nonstop5h 40m

AED 635

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Fri 27/6

00:05-04:25

Nonstop5h 20m

AED 712

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Thu 15/5

19:55-13:30

1 stop18h 35m

AED 889

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Thu 15/5

17:15-05:00

2 stops12h 45m

AED 988

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

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.

How long is the flight to Zanzibar?

On average, a flight from Dubai to Zanzibar takes 5 hours 25 minutes. Flights to Zanzibar from other popular cities in United Arab Emirates will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Zanzibar?

The most popular airlines flying from Dubai to Zanzibar are flydubai, Air Tanzania and Emirates.

flydubai

From AED 399

Air Tanzania

From AED 336

Emirates

From AED 599

Ethiopian Air

From AED 456

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Zanzibar?

The cheapest airlines flying from Dubai to Zanzibar are Air Tanzania, flydubai and Ethiopian Air.

Rainfall in Zanzibar by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Zanzibar ranges from 20.0 - 320.0 mm per month. April is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 320.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Zanzibar when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Zanzibar by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Zanzibar, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Zanzibar

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, KLM and SWISS to Zanzibar by reading reviews from past customers. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8.0

Very Good

3,213 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Emirates

8.0

Very Good

3,213 reviews

Emirates

8.0

Very Good

3,213 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

KLM

7.8

Good

1,334 reviews

Emirates

8.0

Very Good

3,213 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

SWISS

7.5

Good

1,588 reviews

Emirates

8.0

Very Good

3,213 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Turkish Airlines

7.3

Good

3,788 reviews

Emirates

8.0

Very Good

3,213 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

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 131, while return flights cost around AED 276.
How much is a return flight to Zanzibar?
A return flight to Zanzibar will typically cost around AED 351, however they can be found for as little as AED 75.
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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