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AED 951+ 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 20/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Flights to Zanzibar in 2024

Find the latest flights to Zanzibar in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 183,783 searches and data was last updated on 9 November 2024.

Return from

AED 1,829

One-way from

AED 951

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

AED 1,983
Air Tanzania
  • Air Tanzania
  • 28/11-11/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 40m total
  • Dubai to Zanzibar
Oman Air
  • Oman Air
  • 20/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 10m total
  • Dubai to Zanzibar
High demand for flights, 10% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for return flights in November 2024

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Thu 28/1104:00DXB - ZNZ
Nonstop5h 40mAir Tanzania
Wed 11/1207:30ZNZ - DXB
1 stop18h 00mAir Tanzania
Deal found 9/11AED 1,829
Mon 9/1205:40DXB - ZNZ
1 stop8h 15mEthiopian Air
Sat 14/1203:20ZNZ - DXB
1 stop11h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/11AED 1,877
Sat 9/1104:25DXB - ZNZ
1 stop9h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 17/1110:10ZNZ - DXB
1 stop18h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11AED 2,031
Sat 21/1206:05DXB - ZNZ
2 stops23h 50mOman Air
Fri 3/114:35ZNZ - DXB
2 stops18h 25mOman Air
Deal found 9/11AED 2,035
Fri 22/1110:10DXB - ZNZ
Nonstop5h 30mflydubai
Thu 28/1108:00ZNZ - DXB
Nonstop5h 35mflydubai
Deal found 9/11AED 2,134
Sat 30/1106:55DXB - ZNZ
1 stop9h 00mKenya Airways
Sat 7/1220:40ZNZ - DXB
1 stop26h 50mKenya Airways
Deal found 9/11AED 2,185

Find flights to Zanzibar within your budget

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 183,783 searches and data was last updated on 9 November 2024.

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DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Wed 20/11

22:45-04:55

2 stops31h 10m

AED 951

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Mon 18/11

13:25-17:25

3 stops29h 00m

AED 988

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Sat 16/11

05:40-12:55

1 stop8h 15m

AED 999

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Tue 31/12

02:00-19:50

1 stop18h 50m

AED 1,072

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Thu 19/12

04:00-08:40

Nonstop5h 40m

AED 1,098

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Wed 20/11

22:50-07:30

1 stop9h 40m

AED 1,105

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Mon 24/2

02:30-07:00

Nonstop5h 30m

AED 1,139

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Wed 20/11

02:30-07:00

Nonstop5h 30m

AED 1,667

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Sat 21/12

09:20-08:15

3 stops23h 55m

AED 17,889

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Tue 3/12

02:00-08:15

3 stops31h 15m

AED 18,003

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Best time to book a flight to Zanzibar

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Travel insights for flights to Zanzibar

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Zanzibar including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 1 November 2024.

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 88 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 30 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.

Weekly flight availability to Zanzibar

The most flights from Dubai to Zanzibar are scheduled on a Wednesday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

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

Plan your trip to Zanzibar by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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

Plan your trip to Zanzibar by taking into account the average temperature totals 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 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 9 November 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air Tanzania, flydubai and Qatar Airways 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.
8.1
Very Good
3,516 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

8.1
Very Good
3,516 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,516 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

7.6
Good
1,640 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,516 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

7.5
Good
3,872 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,516 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

7.3
Good
789 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,516 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Zanzibar?

    Most people fly into Zanzibar Kisauni (ZNZ) if they book a flight to Zanzibar. Kisauni is conveniently located just 7.1 km from Zanzibar’s city centre. There are 4 flights from Dubai to Kisauni per day from 6 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 Kisauni is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Zanzibar. One-way flights to Zanzibar Kisauni typically cost AED 178, while return flights cost around AED 1,833.

  • How much is a return flight to Zanzibar?

    A return flight to Zanzibar will typically cost around AED 1,442, however they can be found for as little as AED 499.

  • 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 30 minutes).

  • Does Zanzibar Kisauni have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Zanzibar Kisauni can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Zanzibar Kisauni?

    Yes. Zanzibar Kisauni has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Salaam Letting (4 Bedroom, Zanzibar Hous is the closest property to Zanzibar Kisauni (0.0 km away from Zanzibar Kisauni).

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