Cheap flights from Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Zanzibar from AED 955
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 24/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DXB — ZNZ
1 Jan — 8 Jan1
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 April or May, booked 57 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 2 December 2025.
Fri 5/1204:25DXB - ZNZ
1 stop7h 25mEthiopian Air
Fri 12/1204:20ZNZ - DXB
1 stop10h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 30/11AED 1,961
Tue 2/1204:25DXB - ZNZ
1 stop9h 30mEthiopian Air
Mon 8/1217:00ZNZ - DXB
1 stop8h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/12AED 1,990
Wed 24/1217:10DXB - ZNZ
2 stops11h 20mEthiopian Air
Wed 31/1204:20ZNZ - DXB
1 stop10h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/12AED 1,994
Sun 7/1217:10DXB - ZNZ
2 stops11h 20mEthiopian Air
Fri 12/1204:20ZNZ - DXB
1 stop10h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/12AED 2,016
Fri 5/1204:25DXB - ZNZ
1 stop7h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 13/1208:00ZNZ - DXB
Nonstop5h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/11AED 2,020
Tue 2/1204:25DXB - ZNZ
1 stop9h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/1208:00ZNZ - DXB
Nonstop5h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/11AED 2,023
Sat 27/1204:25DXB - ZNZ
1 stop7h 25mEthiopian Air
Mon 5/117:00ZNZ - DXB
1 stop8h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/12AED 2,027
Fri 19/1217:10DXB - ZNZ
2 stops11h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 23/1208:00ZNZ - DXB
Nonstop5h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12AED 2,034
Wed 17/1217:10DXB - ZNZ
2 stops11h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 22/1208:00ZNZ - DXB
Nonstop5h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/11AED 2,038
Tue 2/1204:25DXB - ZNZ
1 stop9h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/1208:00ZNZ - DXB
Nonstop5h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12AED 2,049
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 2 December 2025.
Tue 27/101:50DXB - ZNZ
1 stop12h 20mRwandAir
Fri 6/218:40ZNZ - DXB
1 stop12h 50mRwandAir
Deal found 2/12AED 2,097
Fri 26/1205:40DXB - ZNZ
1 stop13h 35mEthiopian Air
Thu 1/112:05ZNZ - DXB
1 stop13h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/12AED 2,104
Thu 29/111:20DXB - ZNZ
2 stops18h 25mOman Air
Fri 30/114:40ZNZ - DXB
2 stops24h 15mOman Air
Deal found 29/11AED 2,126
Sat 27/1204:00DXB - ZNZ
Nonstop5h 40mAir Tanzania
Fri 9/109:40ZNZ - DXB
1 stop15h 50mAir Tanzania
Deal found 2/12AED 2,174
Wed 28/102:30DXB - ZNZ
Nonstop5h 30mflydubai
Fri 30/108:00ZNZ - DXB
Nonstop5h 25mflydubai
Deal found 29/11AED 2,277
Thu 29/101:50DXB - ZNZ
1 stop12h 20mRwandAir
Wed 4/218:40ZNZ - DXB
1 stop12h 50mRwandAir
Deal found 2/12AED 2,167
Sat 14/317:15DXB - ZNZ
1 stop12h 30mOman Air
Sun 22/306:00ZNZ - DXB
1 stop8h 55mOman Air
Deal found 2/12AED 2,222
Fri 16/117:10DXB - ZNZ
2 stops11h 20mEthiopian Air
Fri 23/112:05ZNZ - DXB
1 stop13h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/12AED 2,251
Sat 16/501:50DXB - ZNZ
1 stop12h 20mRwandAir
Sun 24/518:40ZNZ - DXB
1 stop12h 50mRwandAir
Deal found 29/11AED 2,240
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 2 December 2025.
Thu 1/100:55DXB - ZNZ
Nonstop5h 30mflydubai
Wed 21/108:00ZNZ - DXB
Nonstop5h 25mflydubai
Deal found 30/11AED 2,071
Mon 5/100:55DXB - ZNZ
Nonstop5h 30mflydubai
Tue 13/105:55ZNZ - DXB
Nonstop5h 25mflydubai
Deal found 2/12AED 2,108
Thu 15/102:30DXB - ZNZ
Nonstop5h 30mflydubai
Fri 23/105:55ZNZ - DXB
Nonstop5h 25mflydubai
Deal found 2/12AED 2,112
Tue 13/110:10DXB - ZNZ
Nonstop5h 30mflydubai
Wed 21/108:00ZNZ - DXB
Nonstop5h 25mflydubai
Deal found 30/11AED 2,115
Fri 23/110:10DXB - ZNZ
Nonstop5h 30mflydubai
Fri 30/105:55ZNZ - DXB
Nonstop5h 25mflydubai
Deal found 2/12AED 2,134
Sun 14/1202:30DXB - ZNZ
Nonstop5h 30mflydubai
Mon 22/1205:55ZNZ - DXB
Nonstop5h 25mflydubai
Deal found 1/12AED 2,141
Wed 31/1200:55DXB - ZNZ
Nonstop5h 30mflydubai
Wed 7/105:55ZNZ - DXB
Nonstop5h 25mflydubai
Deal found 2/12AED 2,170
Thu 25/1200:55DXB - ZNZ
Nonstop5h 30mflydubai
Sun 28/1208:00ZNZ - DXB
Nonstop5h 25mflydubai
Deal found 30/11AED 2,181
Sun 14/1202:30DXB - ZNZ
Nonstop5h 30mflydubai
Wed 24/1205:55ZNZ - DXB
Nonstop5h 25mflydubai
Deal found 30/11AED 2,203
Fri 12/1202:30DXB - ZNZ
Nonstop5h 30mflydubai
Sun 21/1205:55ZNZ - DXB
Nonstop5h 25mflydubai
Deal found 30/11AED 2,207
Sun 14/1202:30DXB - ZNZ
Nonstop5h 30mflydubai
Sun 21/1205:55ZNZ - DXB
Nonstop5h 25mflydubai
Deal found 2/12AED 2,225
Last-minute flights from Dubai to Zanzibar
Discover last-minute flight deals from Dubai to Zanzibar. Data last updated 2 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Tue 2/1204:25DXB - ZNZ
1 stop9h 30mEthiopian Air
Mon 8/1217:00ZNZ - DXB
1 stop8h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/12AED 1,990
Tue 2/1204:25DXB - ZNZ
1 stop9h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/1208:00ZNZ - DXB
Nonstop5h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/11AED 2,023
Tue 2/1204:25DXB - ZNZ
1 stop9h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/1208:00ZNZ - DXB
Nonstop5h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12AED 2,049
Tue 2/1204:25DXB - ZNZ
1 stop9h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/1221:35ZNZ - DXB
Nonstop5h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/11AED 2,053
Fri 5/1204:25DXB - ZNZ
1 stop7h 25mEthiopian Air
Fri 12/1204:20ZNZ - DXB
1 stop10h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 30/11AED 1,961
Fri 5/1204:25DXB - ZNZ
1 stop7h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 13/1208:00ZNZ - DXB
Nonstop5h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/11AED 2,020
Sat 6/1204:25DXB - ZNZ
1 stop14h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/1208:00ZNZ - DXB
Nonstop5h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12AED 2,056
Sun 7/1205:40DXB - ZNZ
1 stop13h 35mEthiopian Air
Sat 13/1204:20ZNZ - DXB
1 stop10h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/12AED 2,016
Wed 17/1217:10DXB - ZNZ
2 stops11h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 22/1208:00ZNZ - DXB
Nonstop5h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/11AED 2,038
Wed 24/1217:10DXB - ZNZ
2 stops11h 20mEthiopian Air
Wed 31/1204:20ZNZ - DXB
1 stop10h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/12AED 1,994
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 2 December 2025.
Sat 24/101:50DXB - ZNZ
1 stop12h 20mRwandAir
Deal found 30/11AED 955
Thu 5/201:50DXB - ZNZ
1 stop12h 20mRwandAir
Deal found 29/11AED 962
Wed 24/1217:10DXB - ZNZ
2 stops11h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 29/11AED 966
Fri 12/1217:10DXB - ZNZ
2 stops11h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/12AED 969
Sun 7/1201:50DXB - ZNZ
1 stop12h 20mRwandAir
Deal found 30/11AED 977
Wed 20/517:10DXB - ZNZ
1 stop10h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 29/11AED 980
Tue 19/501:50DXB - ZNZ
1 stop12h 20mRwandAir
Deal found 29/11AED 995
Sun 19/401:50DXB - ZNZ
1 stop12h 20mRwandAir
Deal found 30/11AED 999
Sun 21/1217:10DXB - ZNZ
2 stops11h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 30/11AED 1,002
Thu 21/517:10DXB - ZNZ
2 stops12h 50mOman Air
Deal found 29/11AED 1,017
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 2 December 2025.
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 2 December 2025.
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Zanzibar
Route
Departure
Return
Price
DubaiZanzibar
DXB - ZNZ
DXBZNZ
Dubai Intl
Tue 27/1
01:50-13:10
1 stop12h 20m
Zanzibar Intl
Fri 6/2
18:40-08:30
1 stop12h 50m
AED 2,097
DubaiZanzibar
DXB - ZNZ
DXBZNZ
Dubai Intl
Fri 26/12
05:40-18:15
1 stop13h 35m
Zanzibar Intl
Thu 1/1
12:05-02:55
1 stop13h 50m
AED 2,104
DubaiZanzibar
DXB - ZNZ
DXBZNZ
Dubai Intl
Thu 29/1
11:20-04:45
2 stops18h 25m
Zanzibar Intl
Fri 30/1
14:40-15:55
2 stops24h 15m
AED 2,126
DubaiZanzibar
DXB - ZNZ
DXBZNZ
Dubai Intl
Thu 29/1
01:50-13:10
1 stop12h 20m
Zanzibar Intl
Wed 4/2
18:40-08:30
1 stop12h 50m
AED 2,167
DubaiZanzibar
DXB - ZNZ
DXBZNZ
Dubai Intl
Sat 27/12
04:00-08:40
Nonstop5h 40m
Zanzibar Intl
Fri 9/1
09:40-02:30
1 stop15h 50m
AED 2,174
DubaiZanzibar
DXB - ZNZ
DXBZNZ
Dubai Intl
Sat 14/3
17:15-04:45
1 stop12h 30m
Zanzibar Intl
Sun 22/3
06:00-15:55
1 stop8h 55m
AED 2,222
DubaiZanzibar
DXB - ZNZ
DXBZNZ
Dubai Intl
Sat 16/5
01:50-13:10
1 stop12h 20m
Zanzibar Intl
Sun 24/5
18:40-08:30
1 stop12h 50m
AED 2,240
DubaiZanzibar
DXB - ZNZ
DXBZNZ
Dubai Intl
Fri 16/1
17:10-03:30
2 stops11h 20m
Zanzibar Intl
Fri 23/1
12:05-02:55
1 stop13h 50m
AED 2,251
DubaiZanzibar
DXB - ZNZ
DXBZNZ
Dubai Intl
Wed 28/1
02:30-07:00
Nonstop5h 30m
Zanzibar Intl
Fri 30/1
08:00-14:25
Nonstop5h 25m
AED 2,277
DubaiZanzibar
DXB - ZNZ
DXBZNZ
Dubai Intl
Sat 31/1
17:10-03:30
2 stops11h 20m
AED 969
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Best time to book a flight from Dubai to Zanzibar
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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 28 November 2025.
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 November is currently the most expensive (average of AED 1,741). 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 2 December 2025.
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?
Weekly flight availability from Dubai to Zanzibar
Explore weekly flight availability from Dubai to Zanzibar. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 2 December 2025.
The most flights from DXB to ZNZ are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).
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 102 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?
Monday 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, Air Tanzania 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.
Dar Es Salaam (DAR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 56% 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.
Dar Es Salaam (DAR) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of AED 1,571.
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: 9h 36m.
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 48m.
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 2 December 2025.
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.
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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 3 flights from Dubai Intl to Zanzibar per day from 4 airlines.
How popular is this Dubai to Zanzibar flight route?
Within the past month, 862 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 12h 20m. Fly via RwandAir, Ethiopian Air, or Oman Air 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 1,227. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are flydubai, from AED 1,380, and Ethiopian Air, from AED 1,675. These flights start at 38% 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 751 and Ethiopian Air from AED 811 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: Emirates (74%), flydubai (74%), Air Tanzania (71%).
What are the cheapest flights from Dubai to Zanzibar?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for AED 850. While the most popular route (Dubai Intl - Zanzibar Intl) can be booked for AED 2,049 on average, our data indicates AED 1,885 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, 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 November is currently the most expensive (average of AED 1,741). 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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