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
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 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

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.

Round-trip from

AED 1,994

One-way from

AED 955

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

April

Average price

AED 2,001

Good round-trip deal

AED 1,983 or less

Good one-way deal

AED 1,080 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 24/12-31/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 21h 45m total
  • Dubai to Zanzibar
RwandAir
  • RwandAir
  • 24/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 20m total
  • Dubai to Zanzibar
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (AED 863 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (AED 110 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Dubai Intl to Zanzibar Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Dubai Intl to Zanzibar Intl.

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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 2 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Dubai to Zanzibar that are best for you.

Fly from

Dubai

Fly to

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

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 29/11

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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 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?

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.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

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.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

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.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

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.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

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

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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 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?

  • 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 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 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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Top 4 airlines flying from Dubai to Zanzibar

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air TanzaniaCheapestAED 1,234AverageAED 1,697FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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flydubaiCheapestAED 1,377AverageAED 2,072FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestAED 1,675AverageAED 1,860FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestAED 2,064AverageAED 2,686FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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