Cheap flights from Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Zanzibar from AED 1,050
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 25/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DXB — ZNZ
27 Apr — 4 May1
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 80 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Friday and return on a Wednesday
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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 28 March 2026.
Wed 23/922:20
DXB
-
ZNZ
2 stops31h 40m
Oman Air
Fri 25/914:35
ZNZ
-
DXB
2 stops28h 15m
Oman Air
Deal found 26/3AED 1,792
Thu 21/501:50
DXB
-
ZNZ
1 stop12h 20m
RwandAir
Fri 22/518:40
ZNZ
-
DXB
1 stop12h 50m
RwandAir
Deal found 26/3AED 1,858
Fri 22/504:00
DXB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop5h 40m
Air Tanzania
Fri 22/514:10
ZNZ
-
DXB
1 stop11h 20m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 26/3AED 1,913
Mon 7/904:00
DXB
-
ZNZ
1 stop28h 00m
Air Tanzania
Thu 17/917:30
ZNZ
-
DXB
1 stop8h 00m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 28/3AED 1,972
Sun 10/504:00
DXB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop5h 40m
Air Tanzania
Sun 17/509:40
ZNZ
-
DXB
1 stop15h 50m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 26/3AED 2,001
Fri 24/704:00
DXB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop5h 40m
Air Tanzania
Tue 4/814:10
ZNZ
-
DXB
1 stop11h 20m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 25/3AED 2,034
Sat 9/504:00
DXB
-
ZNZ
1 stop18h 30m
Air Tanzania
Sat 16/507:30
ZNZ
-
DXB
1 stop18h 00m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 25/3AED 2,049
Tue 26/501:50
DXB
-
ZNZ
1 stop12h 20m
RwandAir
Sun 31/518:40
ZNZ
-
DXB
1 stop12h 50m
RwandAir
Deal found 26/3AED 2,053
Sun 3/501:50
DXB
-
ZNZ
1 stop12h 20m
RwandAir
Fri 8/518:40
ZNZ
-
DXB
1 stop12h 50m
RwandAir
Deal found 25/3AED 2,056
Fri 24/704:00
DXB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop5h 40m
Air Tanzania
Fri 31/722:00
ZNZ
-
DXB
1 stop27h 30m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 25/3AED 2,082
Fri 7/804:00
DXB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop5h 40m
Air Tanzania
Mon 17/814:10
ZNZ
-
DXB
1 stop11h 20m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 26/3AED 2,086
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 28 March 2026.
Sun 3/510:05
DXB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop5h 25m
flydubai
Thu 7/521:10
ZNZ
-
DXB
Nonstop5h 35m
flydubai
Deal found 28/3AED 2,314
Thu 7/501:50
DXB
-
ZNZ
1 stop12h 20m
RwandAir
Mon 11/518:40
ZNZ
-
DXB
1 stop12h 50m
RwandAir
Deal found 24/3AED 2,361
Sun 3/505:50
DXB
-
ZNZ
2 stops16h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 7/521:40
ZNZ
-
DXB
2 stops22h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3AED 2,482
Fri 8/510:05
DXB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop5h 25m
flydubai
Mon 11/521:10
ZNZ
-
DXB
Nonstop5h 35m
flydubai
Deal found 25/3AED 2,314
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 28 March 2026.
Thu 23/409:50
DXB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop5h 40m
flydubai
Fri 15/521:10
ZNZ
-
DXB
Nonstop5h 35m
flydubai
Deal found 25/3AED 2,108
Wed 23/910:05
DXB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop5h 25m
flydubai
Wed 30/921:10
ZNZ
-
DXB
Nonstop5h 35m
flydubai
Deal found 26/3AED 2,115
Sun 6/900:05
DXB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop5h 20m
flydubai
Thu 17/907:10
ZNZ
-
DXB
Nonstop5h 35m
flydubai
Deal found 28/3AED 2,178
Tue 21/409:50
DXB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop5h 40m
flydubai
Mon 18/521:10
ZNZ
-
DXB
Nonstop5h 35m
flydubai
Deal found 25/3AED 2,211
Mon 1/602:30
DXB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop5h 25m
flydubai
Sat 20/607:55
ZNZ
-
DXB
Nonstop5h 35m
flydubai
Deal found 26/3AED 2,214
Sun 3/510:05
DXB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop5h 25m
flydubai
Thu 7/521:10
ZNZ
-
DXB
Nonstop5h 35m
flydubai
Deal found 25/3AED 2,240
Tue 21/409:50
DXB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop5h 40m
flydubai
Wed 13/521:10
ZNZ
-
DXB
Nonstop5h 35m
flydubai
Deal found 25/3AED 2,310
Wed 3/610:05
DXB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop5h 25m
flydubai
Mon 22/607:55
ZNZ
-
DXB
Nonstop5h 35m
flydubai
Deal found 26/3AED 2,314
Fri 22/502:30
DXB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop5h 25m
flydubai
Mon 25/507:55
ZNZ
-
DXB
Nonstop5h 35m
flydubai
Deal found 23/3AED 2,387
Thu 23/701:45
DXB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop5h 25m
flydubai
Sun 26/705:25
ZNZ
-
DXB
Nonstop5h 30m
flydubai
Deal found 25/3AED 2,475
Wed 17/601:45
DXB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop5h 25m
flydubai
Thu 2/705:25
ZNZ
-
DXB
Nonstop5h 30m
flydubai
Deal found 25/3AED 2,560
Fri 24/710:05
DXB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop5h 25m
flydubai
Tue 4/805:25
ZNZ
-
DXB
Nonstop5h 30m
flydubai
Deal found 25/3AED 2,567
Last-minute flights from Dubai to Zanzibar
Discover last-minute flight deals from Dubai to Zanzibar. Data last updated 28 March 2026 and is based on user searches.
Thu 9/417:10
DXB
-
ZNZ
2 stops12h 50m
Oman Air
Fri 24/406:00
ZNZ
-
DXB
1 stop26h 50m
Oman Air
Deal found 24/3AED 2,196
Fri 17/423:25
DXB
-
ZNZ
3 stops20h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 20/408:20
ZNZ
-
DXB
2 stops12h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3AED 2,398
Tue 21/419:55
DXB
-
ZNZ
1 stop18h 35m
Oman Air
Wed 13/514:35
ZNZ
-
DXB
2 stops28h 15m
Oman Air
Deal found 25/3AED 2,112
Tue 21/409:50
DXB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop5h 40m
flydubai
Mon 18/521:10
ZNZ
-
DXB
Nonstop5h 35m
flydubai
Deal found 25/3AED 2,211
Tue 21/409:50
DXB
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ZNZ
Nonstop5h 40m
flydubai
Wed 13/521:10
ZNZ
-
DXB
Nonstop5h 35m
flydubai
Deal found 25/3AED 2,310
Tue 21/401:50
DXB
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ZNZ
1 stop12h 20m
RwandAir
Mon 18/518:40
ZNZ
-
DXB
1 stop12h 50m
RwandAir
Deal found 25/3AED 2,361
Thu 23/409:50
DXB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop5h 40m
flydubai
Fri 15/521:10
ZNZ
-
DXB
Nonstop5h 35m
flydubai
Deal found 25/3AED 2,108
Thu 23/419:55
DXB
-
ZNZ
1 stop18h 35m
Oman Air
Wed 13/514:35
ZNZ
-
DXB
2 stops28h 15m
Oman Air
Deal found 25/3AED 2,152
Thu 23/405:50
DXB
-
ZNZ
2 stops26h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 27/408:20
ZNZ
-
DXB
2 stops12h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/3AED 2,413
Sat 25/404:00
DXB
-
ZNZ
1 stop18h 30m
Air Tanzania
Sat 20/617:30
ZNZ
-
DXB
1 stop8h 00m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 24/3AED 2,178
Sat 25/420:40
DXB
-
ZNZ
2 stops9h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 20/614:40
ZNZ
-
DXB
1 stop12h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3AED 2,383
Mon 27/423:25
DXB
-
ZNZ
2 stops23h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/509:40
ZNZ
-
DXB
3 stops16h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/3AED 2,328
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 28 March 2026.
Sat 25/420:40
DXB
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ZNZ
2 stops9h 20m
Oman Air
Deal found 28/3AED 1,050
Wed 15/422:20
DXB
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ZNZ
2 stops31h 40m
Oman Air
Deal found 25/3AED 1,054
Sat 4/419:55
DXB
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ZNZ
2 stops10h 05m
Oman Air
Deal found 24/3AED 1,058
Fri 3/422:20
DXB
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ZNZ
2 stops31h 40m
Oman Air
Deal found 24/3AED 1,094
Thu 2/409:50
DXB
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ZNZ
Nonstop5h 40m
flydubai
Deal found 27/3AED 1,153
Thu 2/422:20
DXB
-
ZNZ
1 stop16h 10m
Oman Air
Deal found 24/3AED 1,193
Thu 23/409:50
DXB
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ZNZ
Nonstop5h 40m
flydubai
Deal found 24/3AED 1,212
Fri 3/404:00
DXB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop5h 40m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 24/3AED 1,289
Tue 12/519:55
DXB
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ZNZ
1 stop18h 35m
Oman Air
Deal found 28/3AED 1,293
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 28 March 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 28 March 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Dubai to Zanzibar that are best for you.
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Departure
Return
Price
Cheapest return flight
Fastest return journey
DubaiZanzibar
DXB - ZNZ
DXBZNZ
Dubai Intl
Sun 3/5
10:05-14:30
Nonstop5h 25m
Zanzibar Intl
Thu 7/5
21:10-03:45
Nonstop5h 35m
AED 2,314
DubaiZanzibar
DXB - ZNZ
DXBZNZ
Dubai Intl
Fri 8/5
10:05-14:30
Nonstop5h 25m
Zanzibar Intl
Mon 11/5
21:10-03:45
Nonstop5h 35m
AED 2,314
DubaiZanzibar
DXB - ZNZ
DXBZNZ
Dubai Intl
Thu 7/5
01:50-13:10
1 stop12h 20m
Zanzibar Intl
Mon 11/5
18:40-08:30
1 stop12h 50m
AED 2,361
DubaiZanzibar
DXB - ZNZ
DXBZNZ
Dubai Intl
Sun 3/5
05:50-21:30
2 stops16h 40m
Zanzibar Intl
Thu 7/5
21:40-21:25
2 stops22h 45m
AED 2,482
Cheapest one-way
DubaiZanzibar
DXB - ZNZ
DXBZNZ
Dubai Intl
Sat 25/4
20:40-05:00
2 stops9h 20m
AED 1,050
DubaiZanzibar
DXB - ZNZ
DXBZNZ
Dubai Intl
Wed 15/4
22:20-05:00
2 stops31h 40m
AED 1,054
DubaiZanzibar
DXB - ZNZ
DXBZNZ
Dubai Intl
Thu 2/4
22:20-13:30
1 stop16h 10m
AED 1,193
DubaiZanzibar
DXB - ZNZ
DXBZNZ
Dubai Intl
Fri 3/4
22:20-05:00
2 stops31h 40m
AED 1,204
DubaiZanzibar
DXB - ZNZ
DXBZNZ
Dubai Intl
Thu 23/4
22:20-13:30
1 stop16h 10m
AED 1,208
Fastest single journey
DubaiZanzibar
DXB - ZNZ
DXBZNZ
Dubai Intl
Thu 23/4
09:50-14:30
Nonstop5h 40m
AED 1,212
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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 13 March 2026.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Dubai to Zanzibar, you should look to book at least 80 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 January is currently the most expensive (average of AED 1,880). 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 28 March 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 30% of weekly flights between Dubai and Zanzibar have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 111 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, Air Tanzania have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 28% 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 41% 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 1,796.
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 29m.
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 28 March 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Dubai to Zanzibar, such as Emirates,Oman Air, andEthiopian Air. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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How popular is this Dubai to Zanzibar flight route?
Within the past month, 702 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 flydubai or RwandAir 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 1,239. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are flydubai, from AED 1,364, and Oman Air, from AED 1,612. These flights start at 40% 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 653 on Air Tanzania. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include flydubai from AED 751 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: Air Tanzania (77%), flydubai (58%), Emirates (58%).
What are the cheapest flights from Dubai to Zanzibar?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for AED 847. While the most popular route (Dubai Intl - Zanzibar Intl) can be booked for AED 1,792 on average, our data indicates AED 1,648 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 January is currently the most expensive (average of AED 1,880). 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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