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Cheap flights from Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Zanzibar from AED 977

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 18/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DXB — ZNZ
18 Feb — 25 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Dubai Intl to Zanzibar Intl are usually found in April or May, booked 57 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Sunday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Dubai to Zanzibar

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dubai (DXB) to Zanzibar (ZNZ). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 19 January 2026.

Round-trip from

AED 1,899

One-way from

AED 977

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

April

Average price

AED 2,185

Good round-trip deal

AED 2,289 or less

Good one-way deal

AED 1,298 or less
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 28/1-4/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 50m total
  • Dubai to Zanzibar
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Oman Air
  • Oman Air
  • 18/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 12h 50m total
  • Dubai to Zanzibar
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (AED 832 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (AED 104 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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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 from Dubai to Zanzibar
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dubai to Zanzibar. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 19 January 2026.

Wed 28/106:55
DXB
-
ZNZ
1 stop20h 45m
Kenya Airways
Wed 4/214:25
ZNZ
-
DXB
1 stop9h 05m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 17/1AED 1,899
Sun 12/722:20
DXB
-
ZNZ
1 stop16h 10m
Oman Air
Sun 2/806:00
ZNZ
-
DXB
1 stop8h 40m
Oman Air
Deal found 17/1AED 1,903
Mon 20/722:20
DXB
-
ZNZ
2 stops31h 40m
Oman Air
Mon 27/714:35
ZNZ
-
DXB
2 stops24h 05m
Oman Air
Deal found 17/1AED 1,914
Sun 12/720:40
DXB
-
ZNZ
2 stops9h 20m
Oman Air
Mon 3/814:35
ZNZ
-
DXB
2 stops18h 15m
Oman Air
Deal found 17/1AED 1,921
Thu 22/122:20
DXB
-
ZNZ
1 stop16h 20m
Oman Air
Sun 25/106:00
ZNZ
-
DXB
1 stop27h 00m
Oman Air
Deal found 15/1AED 1,925
Thu 15/1020:40
DXB
-
ZNZ
1 stop17h 50m
Oman Air
Wed 21/1014:35
ZNZ
-
DXB
2 stops18h 15m
Oman Air
Deal found 17/1AED 1,928
Mon 23/311:20
DXB
-
ZNZ
1 stop27h 20m
Oman Air
Fri 27/314:40
ZNZ
-
DXB
2 stops29h 55m
Oman Air
Deal found 16/1AED 1,936
Sat 14/211:20
DXB
-
ZNZ
2 stops18h 25m
Oman Air
Sun 1/306:00
ZNZ
-
DXB
1 stop8h 55m
Oman Air
Deal found 18/1AED 1,939
Sat 28/317:15
DXB
-
ZNZ
2 stops12h 30m
Oman Air
Sun 12/406:00
ZNZ
-
DXB
1 stop8h 40m
Oman Air
Deal found 17/1AED 1,947
Sat 21/317:15
DXB
-
ZNZ
2 stops12h 30m
Oman Air
Fri 27/306:00
ZNZ
-
DXB
1 stop14h 35m
Oman Air
Deal found 16/1AED 1,950
Wed 15/722:20
DXB
-
ZNZ
2 stops31h 40m
Oman Air
Tue 21/714:35
ZNZ
-
DXB
2 stops28h 15m
Oman Air
Deal found 17/1AED 1,958
Tue 14/720:40
DXB
-
ZNZ
1 stop17h 50m
Oman Air
Sun 2/806:00
ZNZ
-
DXB
1 stop26h 50m
Oman Air
Deal found 17/1AED 1,961

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Dubai to Zanzibar that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 220,657 searches. Data last updated 19 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Dubai to Zanzibar that are best for you.

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Dubai

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Zanzibar

Route

Departure

Return

Price

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Mon 13/7

20:40-13:30

1 stop17h 50m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 3/8

14:35-09:50

2 stops18h 15m

AED 1,921

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Sat 11/7

22:20-05:00

2 stops31h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 3/8

06:00-09:50

1 stop26h 50m

AED 1,961

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Fri 27/3

22:20-04:45

2 stops31h 25m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 12/4

06:00-19:50

1 stop12h 50m

AED 1,987

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Thu 19/3

17:15-04:45

2 stops12h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 22/3

06:00-10:00

1 stop27h 00m

AED 1,987

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Sat 11/7

22:20-05:00

2 stops31h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 31/7

06:00-15:40

1 stop8h 40m

AED 2,002

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Sun 12/7

20:40-05:00

2 stops9h 20m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 31/7

06:00-15:40

1 stop8h 40m

AED 2,002

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Mon 13/7

20:40-13:30

1 stop17h 50m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 31/7

06:00-15:40

1 stop8h 40m

AED 2,002

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Mon 16/2

06:55-19:50

1 stop13h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 2/3

10:10-00:30

1 stop13h 20m

AED 2,027

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Fri 27/3

22:20-04:45

2 stops31h 25m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 10/4

14:35-09:50

2 stops18h 15m

AED 2,027

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Thu 19/3

17:15-04:45

2 stops12h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 27/3

06:00-21:35

1 stop14h 35m

AED 2,027

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Best time to book a flight from Dubai to Zanzibar

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Dubai to Zanzibar

How far ahead should I book a flight from Dubai 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 16 January 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Dubai to Zanzibar, you should look to book at least 57 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Dubai to Zanzibar?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to Zanzibar (average of AED 900). Flying from Dubai to Zanzibar in October is currently the most expensive (average of AED 1,712). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DXB to ZNZ?

Find hourly flight availability from Dubai to Zanzibar. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 19 January 2026.

When flying from Dubai to Zanzibar, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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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 19 January 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Dubai to Zanzibar, such as Emirates, Ethiopian Air, andflydubai. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,479 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,479 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,479 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
948 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,479 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
flydubai
6.6
Okay
148 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,479 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Dubai to Zanzibar. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Dubai to Zanzibar?

    If you book a flight from Dubai to Zanzibar, you will be flying from Dubai Intl to Zanzibar Intl. Flights to Zanzibar Intl (ZNZ) from Dubai Intl (DXB) take 5h 25m for a nonstop flight. There are 5 flights from Dubai Intl to Zanzibar per day from 4 airlines.

  • How popular is this Dubai to Zanzibar flight route?

    Within the past month, 758 users have taken a look at flights from Dubai Intl to Zanzibar Intl.

  • How long is the flight from Dubai to Zanzibar?

    There are many flights that can get you from Dubai to Zanzibar in 17h 50m. Fly via Oman Air to get the fastest option. Dubai and Zanzibar are separated by a distance of 3907 km.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Dubai to Zanzibar round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Dubai to Zanzibar return from AED 1,217. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are flydubai, from AED 1,375, and Ethiopian Air, from AED 1,675. These flights start at 39% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Dubai to Zanzibar one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as AED 647 on Air Tanzania. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include flydubai from AED 800 and Ethiopian Air from AED 801 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Dubai to Zanzibar?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Dubai to Zanzibar on time: flydubai (63%), Emirates (63%), Air Tanzania (52%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Dubai to Zanzibar?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for AED 1,196. While the most popular route (Dubai Intl - Zanzibar Intl) can be booked for AED 1,796 on average, our data indicates AED 1,997 when flying from Dubai to Zanzibar.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Dubai to Zanzibar that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Dubai to Zanzibar flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Dubai to Zanzibar?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Dubai to Zanzibar.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Dubai to Zanzibar?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dubai to Zanzibar by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Dubai to Zanzibar?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to Zanzibar (average of AED 900). Flying from Dubai to Zanzibar in October is currently the most expensive (average of AED 1,712). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air TanzaniaCheapestAED 1,217AverageAED 1,830FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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flydubaiCheapestAED 1,375AverageAED 2,085FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestAED 1,675AverageAED 1,868FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestAED 2,055AverageAED 2,638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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