Cheap flights from Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Zanzibar from AED 1,289
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 26/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DXB — ZNZ
4 Jul — 11 Jul1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Dubai Intl to Zanzibar Intl are usually found in November or October, booked 68 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Sunday and return on a Tuesday
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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 4 June 2026.
Tue 14/701:45
DXB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop5h 25m
flydubai
Thu 16/705:25
ZNZ
-
DXB
Nonstop5h 30m
flydubai
Deal found 2/6AED 2,236
Fri 20/1110:10
DXB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop5h 30m
flydubai
Sat 21/1108:00
ZNZ
-
DXB
Nonstop5h 25m
flydubai
Deal found 1/6AED 2,262
Mon 6/702:30
DXB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop5h 25m
Emirates
Wed 8/705:25
ZNZ
-
DXB
Nonstop5h 30m
Emirates
Deal found 3/6AED 2,299
Tue 7/710:55
DXB
-
ZNZ
2 stops19h 05m
Oman Air
Wed 8/714:35
ZNZ
-
DXB
2 stops18h 15m
Oman Air
Deal found 2/6AED 2,306
Sun 5/702:30
DXB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop5h 25m
Emirates
Tue 7/705:25
ZNZ
-
DXB
Nonstop5h 30m
Emirates
Deal found 2/6AED 2,313
Thu 31/1210:10
DXB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop5h 30m
Emirates
Fri 1/105:55
ZNZ
-
DXB
Nonstop5h 25m
Emirates
Deal found 30/5AED 2,335
Fri 25/1204:00
DXB
-
ZNZ
1 stop11h 30m
Air Tanzania
Sat 2/120:00
ZNZ
-
DXB
1 stop29h 30m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 2/6AED 2,339
Thu 31/1211:20
DXB
-
ZNZ
2 stops18h 25m
Oman Air
Tue 5/105:35
ZNZ
-
DXB
1 stop15h 00m
Oman Air
Deal found 31/5AED 2,346
Tue 29/901:50
DXB
-
ZNZ
1 stop12h 20m
RwandAir
Sun 4/1018:40
ZNZ
-
DXB
1 stop12h 50m
RwandAir
Deal found 2/6AED 2,350
Thu 6/811:00
DXB
-
ZNZ
2 stops19h 00m
Oman Air
Mon 10/814:35
ZNZ
-
DXB
2 stops18h 15m
Oman Air
Deal found 30/5AED 2,354
Fri 12/600:55
DXB
-
ZNZ
1 stop19h 55m
Kenya Airways
Sat 20/604:40
ZNZ
-
DXB
1 stop17h 45m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 2/6AED 2,361
Best flights from Dubai to Zanzibar
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Dubai to Zanzibar that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 4 June 2026.
Fri 20/1122:50
DXB
-
ZNZ
1 stop9h 40m
Qatar Airways
Sat 21/1117:15
ZNZ
-
DXB
1 stop9h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 29/5AED 2,431
Thu 19/1104:00
DXB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop5h 40m
Air Tanzania
Sat 21/1120:00
ZNZ
-
DXB
1 stop29h 30m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 2/6AED 2,592
Thu 2/701:45
DXB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop5h 25m
Emirates
Fri 10/705:25
ZNZ
-
DXB
Nonstop5h 30m
Emirates
Deal found 30/5AED 2,644
Sat 13/600:55
DXB
-
ZNZ
1 stop26h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 21/609:40
ZNZ
-
DXB
1 stop11h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/6AED 2,916
Fri 4/902:30
DXB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop5h 25m
flydubai
Tue 22/921:10
ZNZ
-
DXB
Nonstop5h 35m
flydubai
Deal found 2/6AED 3,033
Tue 30/600:05
DXB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop5h 20m
Emirates
Wed 8/707:10
ZNZ
-
DXB
Nonstop5h 35m
Emirates
Deal found 30/5AED 2,644
Wed 11/1122:50
DXB
-
ZNZ
1 stop9h 40m
Qatar Airways
Sat 14/1117:15
ZNZ
-
DXB
1 stop9h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/6AED 2,677
Wed 19/800:05
DXB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop5h 20m
Emirates
Mon 31/807:55
ZNZ
-
DXB
Nonstop5h 35m
Emirates
Deal found 1/6AED 2,655
Sat 13/600:55
DXB
-
ZNZ
1 stop19h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 16/612:00
ZNZ
-
DXB
2 stops14h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/6AED 3,011
Wed 11/1122:25
DXB
-
ZNZ
2 stops39h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 14/1113:00
ZNZ
-
DXB
3 stops13h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/6AED 3,118
Thu 13/801:45
DXB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop5h 25m
Emirates
Wed 19/807:10
ZNZ
-
DXB
Nonstop5h 35m
Emirates
Deal found 3/6AED 3,000
Mon 2/1122:25
DXB
-
ZNZ
3 stops14h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/1117:15
ZNZ
-
DXB
1 stop17h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/5AED 3,217
Direct flights from Dubai to Zanzibar
Explore direct flight options from Dubai to Zanzibar based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 4 June 2026.
Tue 14/701:45
DXB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop5h 25m
flydubai
Thu 16/705:25
ZNZ
-
DXB
Nonstop5h 30m
flydubai
Deal found 2/6AED 2,236
Fri 20/1110:10
DXB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop5h 30m
flydubai
Sat 21/1108:00
ZNZ
-
DXB
Nonstop5h 25m
flydubai
Deal found 1/6AED 2,262
Mon 6/702:30
DXB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop5h 25m
Emirates
Wed 8/705:25
ZNZ
-
DXB
Nonstop5h 30m
Emirates
Deal found 3/6AED 2,299
Sun 5/702:30
DXB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop5h 25m
Emirates
Tue 7/705:25
ZNZ
-
DXB
Nonstop5h 30m
Emirates
Deal found 2/6AED 2,313
Sun 12/700:05
DXB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop5h 20m
flydubai
Sun 19/705:25
ZNZ
-
DXB
Nonstop5h 30m
flydubai
Deal found 3/6AED 2,398
Fri 24/702:30
DXB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop5h 25m
flydubai
Fri 7/805:25
ZNZ
-
DXB
Nonstop5h 30m
flydubai
Deal found 1/6AED 2,438
Thu 2/700:05
DXB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop5h 20m
Emirates
Sat 4/705:25
ZNZ
-
DXB
Nonstop5h 30m
Emirates
Deal found 3/6AED 2,460
Thu 16/701:45
DXB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop5h 25m
flydubai
Fri 24/707:10
ZNZ
-
DXB
Nonstop5h 35m
flydubai
Deal found 2/6AED 2,468
Sun 6/910:05
DXB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop5h 25m
flydubai
Sat 12/907:55
ZNZ
-
DXB
Nonstop5h 35m
flydubai
Deal found 2/6AED 2,471
Wed 11/1110:10
DXB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop5h 30m
flydubai
Sat 14/1121:35
ZNZ
-
DXB
Nonstop5h 30m
flydubai
Deal found 3/6AED 2,479
Sat 18/700:05
DXB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop5h 20m
flydubai
Sun 26/705:25
ZNZ
-
DXB
Nonstop5h 30m
flydubai
Deal found 1/6AED 2,482
Last-minute flights from Dubai to Zanzibar
Discover last-minute flight deals from Dubai to Zanzibar. Data last updated 4 June 2026 and is based on user searches.
Sun 7/600:55
DXB
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ZNZ
1 stop9h 25m
Kenya Airways
Fri 12/610:10
ZNZ
-
DXB
1 stop12h 15m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 1/6AED 2,460
Thu 11/606:45
DXB
-
ZNZ
1 stop27h 35m
Kenya Airways
Thu 25/620:40
ZNZ
-
DXB
1 stop7h 50m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 3/6AED 2,376
Thu 11/606:45
DXB
-
ZNZ
1 stop27h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 25/621:10
ZNZ
-
DXB
Nonstop5h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/6AED 2,739
Fri 12/600:55
DXB
-
ZNZ
1 stop19h 55m
Kenya Airways
Sat 20/604:40
ZNZ
-
DXB
1 stop17h 45m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 31/5AED 2,262
Fri 12/606:50
DXB
-
ZNZ
1 stop14h 00m
Kenya Airways
Mon 15/620:40
ZNZ
-
DXB
1 stop25h 45m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 1/6AED 2,666
One-way flights from Dubai to Zanzibar
Search for one-way flight options from Dubai to Zanzibar. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 4 June 2026.
Thu 26/1101:50
DXB
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ZNZ
1 stop12h 20m
RwandAir
Deal found 3/6AED 1,289
Thu 11/606:45
DXB
-
ZNZ
1 stop14h 05m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 30/5AED 1,315
Mon 20/705:50
DXB
-
ZNZ
2 stops13h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/6AED 1,351
Fri 27/1122:20
DXB
-
ZNZ
2 stops31h 25m
Oman Air
Deal found 3/6AED 1,392
Sun 30/801:50
DXB
-
ZNZ
1 stop12h 20m
RwandAir
Deal found 31/5AED 1,406
Thu 26/1104:00
DXB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop5h 40m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 3/6AED 1,432
Mon 31/805:50
DXB
-
ZNZ
2 stops13h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/5AED 1,439
Tue 30/601:50
DXB
-
ZNZ
1 stop12h 20m
RwandAir
Deal found 30/5AED 1,476
Sun 28/600:55
DXB
-
ZNZ
1 stop9h 25m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 30/5AED 1,483
Mon 20/722:20
DXB
-
ZNZ
1 stop16h 10m
Oman Air
Deal found 3/6AED 1,520
Tue 9/615:30
DXB
-
ZNZ
2 stops18h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/6AED 1,531
Find 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 4 June 2026.
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 4 June 2026.
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Departure
Return
Price
Cheapest return flight
DubaiZanzibar
DXB - ZNZ
DXBZNZ
Dubai Intl
Fri 20/11
22:50-07:30
1 stop9h 40m
Zanzibar Intl
Sat 21/11
17:15-03:50
1 stop9h 35m
AED 2,431
DubaiZanzibar
DXB - ZNZ
DXBZNZ
Dubai Intl
Thu 19/11
04:00-08:40
Nonstop5h 40m
Zanzibar Intl
Sat 21/11
20:00-02:30
1 stop29h 30m
AED 2,592
Fastest return journey
DubaiZanzibar
DXB - ZNZ
DXBZNZ
Dubai Intl
Thu 2/7
01:45-06:10
Nonstop5h 25m
Zanzibar Intl
Fri 10/7
05:25-11:55
Nonstop5h 30m
AED 2,644
DubaiZanzibar
DXB - ZNZ
DXBZNZ
Dubai Intl
Tue 30/6
00:05-04:25
Nonstop5h 20m
Zanzibar Intl
Wed 8/7
07:10-13:45
Nonstop5h 35m
AED 2,644
DubaiZanzibar
DXB - ZNZ
DXBZNZ
Dubai Intl
Wed 19/8
00:05-04:25
Nonstop5h 20m
Zanzibar Intl
Mon 31/8
07:55-14:30
Nonstop5h 35m
AED 2,655
DubaiZanzibar
DXB - ZNZ
DXBZNZ
Dubai Intl
Wed 11/11
22:50-07:30
1 stop9h 40m
Zanzibar Intl
Sat 14/11
17:15-03:50
1 stop9h 35m
AED 2,677
DubaiZanzibar
DXB - ZNZ
DXBZNZ
Dubai Intl
Sat 13/6
00:55-02:40
1 stop26h 45m
Zanzibar Intl
Sun 21/6
09:40-21:50
1 stop11h 10m
AED 2,916
DubaiZanzibar
DXB - ZNZ
DXBZNZ
Dubai Intl
Thu 13/8
01:45-06:10
Nonstop5h 25m
Zanzibar Intl
Wed 19/8
07:10-13:45
Nonstop5h 35m
AED 3,000
DubaiZanzibar
DXB - ZNZ
DXBZNZ
Dubai Intl
Sat 13/6
00:55-19:50
1 stop19h 55m
Zanzibar Intl
Tue 16/6
12:00-03:25
2 stops14h 25m
AED 3,011
DubaiZanzibar
DXB - ZNZ
DXBZNZ
Dubai Intl
Fri 4/9
02:30-06:55
Nonstop5h 25m
Zanzibar Intl
Tue 22/9
21:10-03:45
Nonstop5h 35m
AED 3,033
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Dubai to Zanzibar?
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Dubai to Zanzibar, you should look to book at least 67 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to Zanzibar (average of AED 2,152). Flying from Dubai to Zanzibar in May is currently the most expensive (average of AED 2,838). 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 4 June 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.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Dubai to Zanzibar?
How often are flights from Dubai to Zanzibar delayed?
About 29% of weekly flights between Dubai and Zanzibar have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 112 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Dubai to Zanzibar flights?
Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Dubai to Zanzibar flights?
Over the past year, flydubai have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 29% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Dubai to Zanzibar?
Share of one-stop return flights from Dubai to Zanzibar chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Addis Ababa (ADD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 38% of one-stop itineraries from Dubai to Zanzibar on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Dubai to Zanzibar?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Dubai to Zanzibar, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Muscat (MCT) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of AED 1,995.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Dubai to Zanzibar?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Dubai to Zanzibar, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 8h 43m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Dubai to Zanzibar?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Dubai to Zanzibar, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 07m.
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 4 June 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Dubai to Zanzibar, such as Emirates,Air Tanzania, andEthiopian Air. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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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 20m for a nonstop flight. There is 1 flight from Dubai Intl to Zanzibar per day from 4 airlines.
How popular is this Dubai to Zanzibar flight route?
Within the past month, 641 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 5h 25m. Fly via Qatar Airways, Air Tanzania, or Emirates to get the fastest option. Dubai and Zanzibar are separated by a distance of 3907 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Dubai to Zanzibar round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Dubai to Zanzibar return from AED 1,688. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Air Tanzania, from AED 1,813, and flydubai, from AED 1,945. These flights start at 26% 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 784 on Air Tanzania. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Ethiopian Air from AED 801 and Oman Air from AED 970 one-way.
What are the cheapest flights from Dubai to Zanzibar?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for AED 1,118. While the most popular route (Dubai Intl - Zanzibar Intl) can be booked for AED 2,262 on average, our data indicates AED 2,157 when flying 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to Zanzibar (average of AED 2,152). Flying from Dubai to Zanzibar in May is currently the most expensive (average of AED 2,838). 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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