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AED 815+ 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 13/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— ZNZ
5 Sep — 12 Sep1
1 adult

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 31 August 2025.

Return from

AED 1,895

One-way from

AED 815

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

April

Average price

AED 2,336

Good round-trip deal

AED 1,790 or less

Good one-way deal

AED 1,232 or less
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 11/10-17/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 28h 50m total
  • Dubai to Zanzibar
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Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 13/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 13h 35m total
  • Dubai to Zanzibar
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (AED 971 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (AED 131 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in August 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 31 August 2025.

Sat 11/1017:10DXB - ZNZ
2 stops11h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 17/1004:55ZNZ - DXB
1 stop17h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/8AED 1,895
Sat 20/917:10DXB - ZNZ
2 stops11h 20mEthiopian Air
Sun 5/1004:20ZNZ - DXB
1 stop10h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 30/8AED 1,899
Wed 17/917:10DXB - ZNZ
2 stops11h 20mEthiopian Air
Sun 21/904:20ZNZ - DXB
1 stop10h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 30/8AED 1,906
Sat 18/1017:10DXB - ZNZ
2 stops11h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 30/1014:40ZNZ - DXB
1 stop8h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/8AED 1,910
Fri 19/902:30DXB - ZNZ
Nonstop5h 25mflydubai
Fri 26/907:10ZNZ - DXB
Nonstop5h 35mflydubai
Deal found 30/8AED 1,913
Fri 5/904:00DXB - ZNZ
Nonstop5h 40mAir Tanzania
Sun 7/922:00ZNZ - DXB
1 stop27h 30mAir Tanzania
Deal found 31/8AED 1,917
Sun 14/904:00DXB - ZNZ
Nonstop5h 40mAir Tanzania
Sun 28/922:00ZNZ - DXB
1 stop27h 30mAir Tanzania
Deal found 30/8AED 1,921
Sun 12/1004:00DXB - ZNZ
Nonstop5h 40mAir Tanzania
Fri 17/1008:40ZNZ - DXB
1 stop16h 50mAir Tanzania
Deal found 29/8AED 1,924
Wed 17/917:10DXB - ZNZ
2 stops11h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30/910:50ZNZ - DXB
1 stop11h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/8AED 1,928
Fri 12/904:00DXB - ZNZ
Nonstop5h 40mAir Tanzania
Mon 15/900:50ZNZ - DXB
1 stop24h 35mAir Tanzania
Deal found 30/8AED 1,932
Sat 20/905:40DXB - ZNZ
1 stop13h 35mEthiopian Air
Sat 4/1004:20ZNZ - DXB
1 stop10h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 30/8AED 1,935
Fri 5/904:00DXB - ZNZ
Nonstop5h 40mAir Tanzania
Mon 8/922:00ZNZ - DXB
1 stop27h 25mAir Tanzania
Deal found 29/8AED 1,939

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Dubai

Route

Departure

Return

Price

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Wed 15/10

04:00-08:40

Nonstop5h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 21/10

01:10-02:30

1 stop24h 20m

AED 1,895

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Sat 11/10

17:10-03:30

2 stops11h 20m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 17/10

04:55-23:25

1 stop17h 30m

AED 1,895

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Sat 20/9

17:10-03:30

2 stops11h 20m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 4/10

04:20-15:45

1 stop10h 25m

AED 1,899

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Sat 20/9

17:10-03:30

2 stops11h 20m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 5/10

04:20-15:45

1 stop10h 25m

AED 1,899

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Wed 17/9

17:10-03:30

2 stops11h 20m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 29/9

04:20-15:45

1 stop10h 25m

AED 1,899

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Tue 7/10

05:40-12:55

1 stop8h 15m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 11/10

04:20-15:45

1 stop10h 25m

AED 1,906

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Fri 17/10

04:00-08:40

Nonstop5h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 25/10

01:10-02:30

1 stop24h 20m

AED 1,910

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Mon 13/10

04:00-05:10

1 stop26h 10m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 19/10

01:10-02:30

1 stop24h 20m

AED 1,910

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Fri 19/9

02:30-06:55

Nonstop5h 25m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 26/9

07:10-13:45

Nonstop5h 35m

AED 1,913

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Sun 19/10

04:00-08:40

Nonstop5h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 26/10

22:00-02:30

1 stop27h 30m

AED 1,921

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Dubai to Zanzibar. Price data was last updated on 29 August 2025.

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 31 August 2025.
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
3,317 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,317 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,317 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
849 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,317 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
flydubai
6.5
Okay
141 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,317 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

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 90, while return flights cost around AED 592.

  • How much is a return flight to Zanzibar?

    A return flight to Zanzibar will typically cost around AED 316, however they can be found for as little as AED 161.

  • 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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