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AED 1,131+ 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 23/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— ZNZ
22 Aug — 29 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 23 July 2026.

Sat 8/823:45
DXB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop5h 40m
flydubai
Sat 15/805:25
ZNZ
-
DXB
Nonstop5h 35m
flydubai
Deal found 23/7AED 1,972
Fri 4/910:05
DXB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop5h 25m
flydubai
Tue 8/905:25
ZNZ
-
DXB
Nonstop5h 30m
flydubai
Deal found 22/7AED 1,976
Fri 7/810:10
DXB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop5h 20m
flydubai
Tue 11/805:25
ZNZ
-
DXB
Nonstop5h 35m
flydubai
Deal found 22/7AED 1,979
Thu 30/701:30
DXB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop5h 40m
flydubai
Wed 5/805:25
ZNZ
-
DXB
Nonstop5h 35m
flydubai
Deal found 21/7AED 1,983
Fri 18/1200:25
DXB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop5h 30m
flydubai
Sat 26/1205:55
ZNZ
-
DXB
Nonstop5h 25m
flydubai
Deal found 22/7AED 1,987
Thu 3/901:45
DXB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop5h 25m
flydubai
Fri 11/905:25
ZNZ
-
DXB
Nonstop5h 30m
flydubai
Deal found 21/7AED 1,990
Tue 28/701:30
DXB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop5h 40m
flydubai
Sun 2/807:55
ZNZ
-
DXB
Nonstop5h 35m
flydubai
Deal found 23/7AED 1,998
Mon 3/806:45
DXB
-
ZNZ
1 stop20h 55m
Kenya Airways
Tue 4/820:40
ZNZ
-
DXB
1 stop25h 45m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 21/7AED 2,001
Sun 26/709:50
DXB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop5h 40m
flydubai
Sun 9/805:25
ZNZ
-
DXB
Nonstop5h 35m
flydubai
Deal found 18/7AED 2,005
Mon 27/702:15
DXB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop5h 40m
flydubai
Wed 5/807:10
ZNZ
-
DXB
Nonstop5h 35m
flydubai
Deal found 21/7AED 2,009
Tue 4/809:50
DXB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop5h 40m
flydubai
Tue 18/805:25
ZNZ
-
DXB
Nonstop5h 30m
flydubai
Deal found 19/7AED 2,012
Thu 20/809:50
DXB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop5h 40m
flydubai
Mon 24/805:25
ZNZ
-
DXB
Nonstop5h 30m
flydubai
Deal found 22/7AED 2,016

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 23 July 2026.

Return from

AED 1,976

One-way from

AED 1,131

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

November

Average price

AED 2,416

Good round-trip deal

AED 2,081 or less

Good one-way deal

AED 1,605 or less
flydubai
  • flydubai
  • 4/9-8/9
  • Nonstop
  • 10h 55m total
  • Dubai to Zanzibar
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Oman Air
  • Oman Air
  • 23/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 40m total
  • Dubai to Zanzibar
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (AED 292 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 July 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

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DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Mon 17/8

00:05-04:25

Nonstop5h 20m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 25/8

21:10-03:45

Nonstop5h 35m

AED 2,111

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Mon 17/8

00:05-04:25

Nonstop5h 20m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 31/8

07:55-14:30

Nonstop5h 35m

AED 2,196

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Sun 1/11

02:20-15:55

2 stops14h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 8/11

09:50-05:45

1 stop18h 55m

AED 2,457

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Mon 2/11

09:15-21:30

1 stop13h 15m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 8/11

08:00-14:25

Nonstop5h 25m

AED 2,706

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Tue 18/8

17:30-02:40

2 stops34h 10m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 31/8

10:10-19:30

2 stops32h 20m

AED 2,857

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Sat 22/8

22:20-03:05

1 stop29h 45m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 24/8

14:35-09:50

2 stops18h 15m

AED 2,860

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Sat 8/8

17:10-03:30

2 stops11h 20m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 15/8

12:05-02:55

1 stop13h 50m

AED 2,923

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Wed 2/9

05:50-17:50

2 stops13h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 4/9

08:50-21:25

2 stops11h 35m

AED 2,923

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Sun 16/8

04:25-11:00

1 stop7h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 25/8

12:05-02:55

1 stop13h 50m

AED 2,923

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Sun 9/8

11:00-03:05

1 stop17h 05m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 19/8

04:05-09:50

2 stops28h 45m

AED 3,022

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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 23 July 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
3,632 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,632 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,632 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.
Air Tanzania
7.6
Good
24 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,632 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
1,009 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,632 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.
Kenya Airways
6.7
Okay
312 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,632 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.
flydubai
6.5
Okay
145 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,632 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.

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 4 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, Etihad Airways 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 426, while return flights cost around AED 558.

  • How much is a return flight to Zanzibar?

    A return flight to Zanzibar will typically cost around AED 679, however they can be found for as little as AED 558.

  • 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 20 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. Beezo house is the closest property to Zanzibar Intl (0.0 km away from Zanzibar Intl).

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