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AED 988+ Cheap flights to Zanzibar

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— ZNZ
27 Oct — 3 Nov1
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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 166,721 searches and data was last updated on 22 October 2024.

Return from

AED 1,836

One-way from

AED 988

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

AED 2,075
flydubai
  • flydubai
  • 10/11-18/11
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 05m total
  • Dubai to Zanzibar
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Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 4/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 8h 15m total
  • Dubai to Zanzibar
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High demand for flights, 10% potential price rise
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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 22 October 2024.

Sun 10/1102:30DXB - ZNZ
Nonstop5h 30mflydubai
Mon 18/1108:00ZNZ - DXB
Nonstop5h 35mflydubai
Deal found 20/10AED 1,836
Wed 30/1005:40DXB - ZNZ
1 stop8h 15mEthiopian Air
Thu 7/1117:00ZNZ - DXB
1 stop8h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 21/10AED 1,840
Thu 14/1104:00DXB - ZNZ
Nonstop5h 40mAir Tanzania
Fri 22/1107:30ZNZ - DXB
1 stop18h 00mAir Tanzania
Deal found 21/10AED 1,847
Mon 4/1122:45DXB - ZNZ
1 stop16h 00mOman Air
Fri 8/1114:35ZNZ - DXB
2 stops11h 35mOman Air
Deal found 21/10AED 1,884
Wed 30/1013:25DXB - ZNZ
1 stop19h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/1121:50ZNZ - DXB
2 stops22h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/10AED 2,002
Mon 18/1102:20DXB - ZNZ
1 stop8h 00mKenya Airways
Tue 26/1110:10ZNZ - DXB
1 stop13h 20mKenya Airways
Deal found 21/10AED 2,097
Thu 31/1002:30DXB - ZNZ
Nonstop5h 30mEmirates
Thu 7/1108:00ZNZ - DXB
Nonstop5h 35mEmirates
Deal found 21/10AED 2,663

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 166,721 searches and data was last updated on 22 October 2024.

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AED 1,836 - AED 2,097

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Dubai IntlZanzibar Kisauni

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Sun 10/11

Nonstop5h 30m

Zanzibar Kisauni

Mon 18/11

Nonstop5h 35m

AED 1,836

Dubai IntlZanzibar Kisauni

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Mon 17/2

1 stop8h 15m

Zanzibar Kisauni

Sat 1/3

1 stop11h 05m

AED 1,844

Dubai IntlZanzibar Kisauni

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Thu 14/11

Nonstop5h 40m

Zanzibar Kisauni

Fri 22/11

1 stop18h 00m

AED 1,847

Dubai IntlZanzibar Kisauni

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Thu 13/2

2 stops12h 40m

Zanzibar Kisauni

Tue 18/2

2 stops11h 35m

AED 1,884

Dubai IntlZanzibar Kisauni

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Tue 12/11

1 stop9h 30m

Zanzibar Kisauni

Mon 18/11

2 stops22h 05m

AED 2,002

Dubai IntlZanzibar Kisauni

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Mon 18/11

1 stop8h 00m

Zanzibar Kisauni

Tue 26/11

1 stop13h 20m

AED 2,097

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Travel insights for flights to Zanzibar

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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 18 October 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.

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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 Monday (4 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 most popular airlines that fly to Zanzibar?

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

flydubai

flydubai

From AED 440

Emirates

Emirates

From AED 610

Ethiopian Air

Ethiopian Air

From AED 457

Air Tanzania

Air Tanzania

From AED 406

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Zanzibar?

The cheapest airlines flying from Dubai to Zanzibar are Air Tanzania, flydubai and Oman 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 22 October 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with flydubai, Air Tanzania 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,548 reviews
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Entertainment

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

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.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,548 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,548 reviews
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Entertainment

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

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.

SWISS
7.6
Good
1,646 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,548 reviews
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Entertainment

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

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.

Qatar Airways
7.6
Good
3,921 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,548 reviews
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Entertainment

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

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.

Ethiopian Air
7.3
Good
781 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,548 reviews
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Entertainment

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

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 does ZNZ mean?

    This is just an IATA (International Air Transport Association) code. IATA codes are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Zanzibar Kisauni Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a ZNZ flight.

  • 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 269, while return flights cost around AED 1,831.

  • How much is a return flight to Zanzibar?

    A return flight to Zanzibar will typically cost around AED 1,472, 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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