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AED 973+ 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 25/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— ZNZ
27 Jul — 3 Aug1
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 27 June 2026.

Sun 19/709:50
DXB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop5h 40m
flydubai
Mon 20/705:25
ZNZ
-
DXB
Nonstop5h 35m
flydubai
Deal found 23/6AED 2,262
Wed 2/922:20
DXB
-
ZNZ
2 stops31h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 6/910:10
ZNZ
-
DXB
1 stop18h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/6AED 2,266
Fri 2/1006:45
DXB
-
ZNZ
1 stop27h 35m
Kenya Airways
Sun 11/1004:40
ZNZ
-
DXB
1 stop23h 45m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 24/6AED 2,269
Fri 24/706:45
DXB
-
ZNZ
1 stop27h 35m
Kenya Airways
Mon 3/810:10
ZNZ
-
DXB
1 stop12h 15m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 24/6AED 2,273
Fri 4/1204:00
DXB
-
ZNZ
1 stop28h 00m
Air Tanzania
Tue 15/1208:20
ZNZ
-
DXB
1 stop17h 10m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 21/6AED 2,280
Tue 1/922:20
DXB
-
ZNZ
1 stop16h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 12/905:25
ZNZ
-
DXB
Nonstop5h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/6AED 2,295
Tue 7/700:55
DXB
-
ZNZ
1 stop26h 45m
Kenya Airways
Tue 14/704:40
ZNZ
-
DXB
1 stop17h 45m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 26/6AED 2,302
Mon 3/810:05
DXB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop5h 25m
flydubai
Fri 14/807:10
ZNZ
-
DXB
Nonstop5h 35m
flydubai
Deal found 25/6AED 2,313
Sat 22/810:05
DXB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop5h 25m
flydubai
Thu 27/805:25
ZNZ
-
DXB
Nonstop5h 30m
flydubai
Deal found 25/6AED 2,321
Thu 23/706:45
DXB
-
ZNZ
1 stop14h 05m
Kenya Airways
Thu 30/720:40
ZNZ
-
DXB
1 stop25h 45m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 22/6AED 2,324
Sat 24/1004:00
DXB
-
ZNZ
1 stop28h 00m
Air Tanzania
Sat 31/1014:10
ZNZ
-
DXB
1 stop11h 20m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 25/6AED 2,328
Mon 5/1004:00
DXB
-
ZNZ
1 stop10h 30m
Air Tanzania
Fri 16/1009:40
ZNZ
-
DXB
1 stop15h 50m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 23/6AED 2,332

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 27 June 2026.

Return from

AED 2,262

One-way from

AED 973

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

November

Average price

AED 2,636

Good round-trip deal

AED 2,658 or less

Good one-way deal

AED 1,515 or less
flydubai
  • flydubai
  • 19/7-20/7
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 15m total
  • Dubai to Zanzibar
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Oman Air
  • Oman Air
  • 25/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 25m total
  • Dubai to Zanzibar
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (AED 289 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (AED 67 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in June 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Dubai Intl to Zanzibar Intl.
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Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Tue 21/7

23:45-04:25

Nonstop5h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 22/7

07:10-13:45

Nonstop5h 35m

AED 2,262

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Wed 18/11

04:00-13:30

1 stop10h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 23/11

08:20-02:30

1 stop17h 10m

AED 2,442

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Tue 24/11

01:50-13:10

1 stop12h 20m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 27/11

18:40-08:30

1 stop12h 50m

AED 2,460
Fastest return journey

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Wed 2/9

00:05-04:25

Nonstop5h 20m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 12/9

07:55-14:30

Nonstop5h 35m

AED 2,482

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Tue 7/7

00:55-09:20

1 stop9h 25m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 12/7

10:10-23:25

1 stop12h 15m

AED 2,523

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Thu 23/7

23:45-04:25

Nonstop5h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 26/7

07:55-14:30

Nonstop5h 35m

AED 2,600

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Tue 21/7

23:45-04:25

Nonstop5h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 25/7

07:55-14:30

Nonstop5h 35m

AED 2,603

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Sun 9/8

19:55-05:00

2 stops10h 05m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 13/8

22:00-02:30

1 stop27h 30m

AED 2,655

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Sun 19/7

17:10-03:30

2 stops11h 20m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 23/7

12:05-01:10

1 stop12h 05m

AED 2,703

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Wed 30/9

10:05-14:30

Nonstop5h 25m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 4/10

07:55-14:30

Nonstop5h 35m

AED 2,783

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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 64 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 27 June 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates,Air Tanzania, andEthiopian Air 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
3,603 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,603 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,603 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
Air Tanzania
7.6
Good
24 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,603 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
1,007 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,603 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
Kenya Airways
6.7
Okay
306 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,603 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
flydubai
6.5
Okay
145 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,603 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative

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 2 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, Ethiopian Air 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 192, while return flights cost around AED 114.

  • How much is a return flight to Zanzibar?

    A return flight to Zanzibar will typically cost around AED 2,017, however they can be found for as little as AED 114.

  • 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. Contemporary Haven is the closest property to Zanzibar Intl (0.0 km away from Zanzibar Intl).

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