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 6 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 110, while return flights cost around AED 121.

How much is a return flight to Zanzibar?

A return flight to Zanzibar will typically cost around AED 414, however they can be found for as little as AED 33.

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. Salaam Letting (4 Bedroom, Zanzibar Hous is the closest property to Zanzibar Intl (0.0 km away from Zanzibar Intl).

AED 786+ Flights to Zanzibar, Tanzania

Flights to Zanzibar in 2025

Return from	AED 1,756
One-way from	AED 786
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	April
Average price	AED 2,218
Good round-trip deal	AED 1,858 or less
Good one-way deal	AED 994 or less

Ethiopian Air
21/11-29/11
2 total stops
21h 25m total
Dubai to Zanzibar

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Ethiopian Air
6/9
2 total stops
11h 20m total
Dubai to Zanzibar

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (AED 1,100 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (AED 152 potential savings vs. average return price).

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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 14 July 2025.

Sat 11/1017:10DXB - ZNZ

2 stops11h 20mEthiopian Air

Sat 18/1004:20ZNZ - DXB

1 stop10h 25mEthiopian Air

Deal found 13/7AED 1,763

Thu 28/804:00DXB - ZNZ

1 stop28h 00mAir Tanzania

Wed 3/901:10ZNZ - DXB

1 stop24h 20mAir Tanzania

Deal found 14/7AED 1,803

Thu 16/1005:40DXB - ZNZ

1 stop8h 15mMultiple Airlines

Tue 21/1010:10ZNZ - DXB

1 stop12h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/7AED 1,829

Fri 24/1022:45DXB - ZNZ

2 stops31h 15mOman Air

Tue 28/1014:40ZNZ - DXB

2 stops11h 30mOman Air

Deal found 14/7AED 1,847

Best flights to Zanzibar
Discover carefully curated flight deals to Zanzibar that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 14 July 2025.

Fri 21/1117:10DXB - ZNZ

1 stop10h 20mEthiopian Air

Sat 29/1103:40ZNZ - DXB

1 stop11h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 12/7AED 1,756

Sat 23/804:00DXB - ZNZ

1 stop28h 00mAir Tanzania

Fri 5/901:10ZNZ - DXB

1 stop24h 20mAir Tanzania

Deal found 14/7AED 1,814

Thu 16/1005:40DXB - ZNZ

1 stop8h 15mMultiple Airlines

Tue 21/1010:10ZNZ - DXB

1 stop12h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/7AED 1,829

Fri 24/1022:45DXB - ZNZ

2 stops31h 15mOman Air

Tue 28/1014:40ZNZ - DXB

2 stops11h 30mOman Air

Deal found 14/7AED 1,847

Mon 10/1122:50DXB - ZNZ

1 stop9h 40mQatar Airways

Mon 17/1117:15ZNZ - DXB

1 stop17h 00mQatar Airways

Deal found 13/7AED 1,866

Direct flights to Zanzibar
Explore direct flight options to Zanzibar based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 14 July 2025.

Thu 8/100:05DXB - ZNZ

Nonstop5h 30mflydubai

Sun 11/105:35ZNZ - DXB

Nonstop5h 35mflydubai

Deal found 12/7AED 2,005

Fri 25/704:00DXB - ZNZ

Nonstop5h 40mMultiple Airlines

Wed 30/705:25ZNZ - DXB

Nonstop5h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/7AED 2,233

Last-minute flights to Zanzibar
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Sat 19/717:10DXB - ZNZ

2 stops11h 20mMultiple Airlines

Tue 22/707:55ZNZ - DXB

Nonstop5h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/7AED 2,064

Mon 21/704:25DXB - ZNZ

1 stop9h 30mEthiopian Air

Sun 10/819:10ZNZ - DXB

1 stop8h 00mEthiopian Air

Deal found 12/7AED 1,866

Mon 21/722:45DXB - ZNZ

2 stops31h 15mOman Air

Fri 25/714:35ZNZ - DXB

2 stops24h 05mOman Air

Deal found 13/7AED 1,958

Mon 21/700:05DXB - ZNZ

Nonstop5h 20mflydubai

Tue 29/707:55ZNZ - DXB

Nonstop5h 35mflydubai

Deal found 13/7AED 2,306

Wed 23/704:10DXB - ZNZ

Nonstop5h 40mAir Tanzania

Wed 30/707:30ZNZ - DXB

1 stop18h 00mAir Tanzania

Deal found 12/7AED 1,796

Sat 23/817:10DXB - ZNZ

2 stops11h 20mMultiple Airlines

Tue 26/804:55ZNZ - DXB

1 stop17h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/7AED 1,914

Thu 28/804:00DXB - ZNZ

1 stop28h 00mAir Tanzania

Wed 3/901:10ZNZ - DXB

1 stop24h 20mAir Tanzania

Deal found 14/7AED 1,803

Sat 30/817:10DXB - ZNZ

1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air

Sat 13/904:20ZNZ - DXB

1 stop10h 25mEthiopian Air

Deal found 13/7AED 1,789

One-way flights to Zanzibar
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Sat 6/917:10DXB - ZNZ

2 stops11h 20mEthiopian Air

Deal found 13/7AED 786

Mon 28/711:05DXB - ZNZ

1 stop27h 25mOman Air

Deal found 14/7AED 973

Mon 11/819:55DXB - ZNZ

2 stops18h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/7AED 988

Tue 16/1204:00DXB - ZNZ

Nonstop5h 40mAir Tanzania

Deal found 13/7AED 1,032

Sun 31/800:55DXB - ZNZ

1 stop9h 25mKenya Airways

Deal found 14/7AED 1,117

Sun 31/802:30DXB - ZNZ

Nonstop5h 25mflydubai

Deal found 14/7AED 1,201

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DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Sat 11/10

17:10-03:30

2 stops11h 20m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 18/10

04:20-15:45

1 stop10h 25m

AED 1,763

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Thu 28/8

04:00-07:00

1 stop28h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 3/9

01:10-02:30

1 stop24h 20m

AED 1,803

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Thu 16/10

05:40-12:55

1 stop8h 15m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 21/10

10:10-23:25

1 stop12h 15m

AED 1,829

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Fri 24/10

22:45-05:00

2 stops31h 15m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 28/10

14:40-03:10

2 stops11h 30m

AED 1,847

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Sat 6/9

17:10-03:30

2 stops11h 20m

AED 786

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Mon 28/7

11:05-13:30

1 stop27h 25m

AED 973

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Mon 11/8

19:55-12:55

2 stops18h 00m

AED 988

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Tue 16/12

04:00-08:40

Nonstop5h 40m

AED 1,032

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Sun 31/8

00:55-09:20

1 stop9h 25m

AED 1,117

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Sun 31/8

02:30-06:55

Nonstop5h 25m

AED 1,201

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

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.

How long is the flight to Zanzibar?

On average, a flight from Dubai to Zanzibar takes 5 hours 20 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 Friday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Zanzibar?

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

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

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

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

See what other customers who have flown with Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Air, andKenya Airways to Tanzania have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,603 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Lisa,Oct 2024

MIA - DOH

Boarding a bit chaotic and seats were snug but crew were wonderful

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,603 reviews

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,603 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Lisa,Oct 2024

MIA - DOH

Boarding a bit chaotic and seats were snug but crew were wonderful

Ethiopian Air

7.2

Good

790 reviews

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,603 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Lisa,Oct 2024

MIA - DOH

Boarding a bit chaotic and seats were snug but crew were wonderful

Kenya Airways

6.9

Okay

271 reviews

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,603 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Lisa,Oct 2024

MIA - DOH

Boarding a bit chaotic and seats were snug but crew were wonderful

flydubai

6.5

Okay

141 reviews

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,603 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Lisa,Oct 2024

MIA - DOH

Boarding a bit chaotic and seats were snug but crew were wonderful

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 6 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 110, while return flights cost around AED 121.
How much is a return flight to Zanzibar?
A return flight to Zanzibar will typically cost around AED 414, however they can be found for as little as AED 33.
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. Salaam Letting (4 Bedroom, Zanzibar Hous is the closest property to Zanzibar Intl (0.0 km away from Zanzibar Intl).

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Reviews of airlines servicing Zanzibar

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