Cheap flights from Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Zanzibar from AED 859
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 2/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DXB — ZNZ
20 Sep — 27 Sep1
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 September, booked 65 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Monday
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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 21 August 2026.
Tue 25/804:00 -
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Deal found 18/8AED 1,924
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Deal found 19/8AED 1,928
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Wed 26/814:40 -
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Deal found 17/8AED 1,935
Fri 21/806:45 -
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Thu 27/809:50 -
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Deal found 17/8AED 1,972
Fri 28/806:45 -
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Fri 4/910:10 -
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Deal found 17/8AED 1,979
Wed 9/906:45 -
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Wed 16/904:40 -
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Deal found 19/8AED 2,009
Sat 5/900:55 -
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Thu 10/914:40 -
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Deal found 19/8AED 2,012
Wed 2/906:45 -
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Deal found 18/8AED 2,016
Mon 24/817:10 -
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Deal found 17/8AED 2,023
Thu 15/1000:55 -
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Thu 22/1014:40 -
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Deal found 16/8AED 2,027
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1 stop12h 15m
Deal found 17/8AED 2,031
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 21 August 2026.
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Deal found 20/8AED 2,251
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Deal found 20/8AED 2,703
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Fri 18/920:05 -
2 stops24h 20m
Deal found 20/8AED 2,758
Thu 15/1017:30 -
2 stops34h 10m
Thu 22/1010:10 -
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Deal found 16/8AED 3,191
Mon 23/1110:10 -
Nonstop5h 30m
Wed 25/1108:00 -
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Deal found 16/8AED 2,453
Sun 6/923:00 -
3 stops15h 30m
Sat 12/913:00 -
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Deal found 17/8AED 3,198
Thu 15/1021:00 -
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Fri 23/1010:10 -
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Deal found 16/8AED 3,231
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Thu 8/1021:10 -
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Deal found 17/8AED 3,052
Wed 2/923:00 -
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Fri 4/907:30 -
2 stops12h 55m
Deal found 19/8AED 3,217
Tue 15/910:05 -
Nonstop5h 25m
Wed 23/907:10 -
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Deal found 17/8AED 3,173
Fri 18/923:00 -
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2 stops12h 55m
Deal found 18/8AED 3,477
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 21 August 2026.
Mon 7/910:05 -
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Deal found 16/8AED 2,049
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Deal found 19/8AED 2,086
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Deal found 16/8AED 2,108
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Deal found 18/8AED 2,111
Tue 29/901:45 -
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Deal found 16/8AED 2,134
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Deal found 19/8AED 2,145
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Deal found 18/8AED 2,148
Wed 21/1010:05 -
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Deal found 18/8AED 2,156
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Deal found 17/8AED 2,203
Tue 1/901:45 -
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Deal found 18/8AED 2,211
Last-minute flights from Dubai to Zanzibar
Discover last-minute flight deals from Dubai to Zanzibar. Data last updated 21 August 2026 and is based on user searches.
Thu 20/800:55 -
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Wed 26/814:40 -
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Deal found 17/8AED 1,935
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Deal found 17/8AED 2,031
Fri 21/806:45 -
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Thu 27/809:50 -
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Deal found 17/8AED 1,972
Sat 22/804:00 -
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Wed 26/822:00 -
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Deal found 19/8AED 1,928
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Deal found 17/8AED 2,038
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Wed 16/914:35 -
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Deal found 17/8AED 2,023
Tue 25/804:00 -
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Sat 29/817:30 -
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Deal found 18/8AED 1,924
Fri 28/806:45 -
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Fri 4/910:10 -
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Deal found 17/8AED 1,979
Wed 2/906:45 -
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Deal found 18/8AED 2,016
Sat 5/900:55 -
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Thu 10/914:40 -
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Deal found 19/8AED 2,012
Wed 9/906:45 -
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1 stop17h 45m
Deal found 19/8AED 2,009
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 21 August 2026.
Wed 2/922:20 -
2 stops31h 40m
Deal found 17/8AED 859
Sun 30/811:00 -
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Deal found 17/8AED 881
Wed 2/1222:20 -
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Deal found 18/8AED 955
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Deal found 17/8AED 980
Thu 3/900:55 -
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Deal found 16/8AED 988
Mon 31/806:45 -
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Deal found 17/8AED 991
Sat 29/804:00 -
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Deal found 17/8AED 1,014
Fri 27/1102:20 -
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Deal found 18/8AED 1,021
Fri 4/1222:20 -
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Deal found 18/8AED 1,072
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1 stop16h 20m
Deal found 20/8AED 1,124
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1 stop16h 20m
Deal found 20/8AED 1,164
Find flight deals from Dubai to Zanzibar
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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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 21 August 2026.
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DubaiZanzibar
DXB Dubai Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl
DXBZNZ
Dubai Intl
Tue 8/9
01:45-06:10
Nonstop5h 25m
Zanzibar Intl
Sun 13/9
05:25-11:55
Nonstop5h 30m
AED 2,251
DubaiZanzibar
DXB Dubai Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl
DXBZNZ
Dubai Intl
Mon 23/11
10:10-14:40
Nonstop5h 30m
Zanzibar Intl
Wed 25/11
08:00-14:25
Nonstop5h 25m
AED 2,453
DubaiZanzibar
DXB Dubai Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl
DXBZNZ
Dubai Intl
Wed 9/9
04:00-08:40
Nonstop5h 40m
Zanzibar Intl
Sun 13/9
09:40-02:30
1 stop15h 50m
AED 2,703
DubaiZanzibar
DXB Dubai Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl
DXBZNZ
Dubai Intl
Fri 11/9
05:50-06:50
2 stops26h 00m
Zanzibar Intl
Fri 18/9
20:05-21:25
2 stops24h 20m
AED 2,758
DubaiZanzibar
DXB Dubai Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl
DXBZNZ
Dubai Intl
Thu 1/10
10:05-14:30
Nonstop5h 25m
Zanzibar Intl
Thu 8/10
21:10-03:45
Nonstop5h 35m
AED 3,052
DubaiZanzibar
DXB Dubai Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl
DXBZNZ
Dubai Intl
Tue 15/9
10:05-14:30
Nonstop5h 25m
Zanzibar Intl
Wed 23/9
07:10-13:45
Nonstop5h 35m
AED 3,173
DubaiZanzibar
DXB Dubai Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl
DXBZNZ
Dubai Intl
Thu 15/10
17:30-02:40
2 stops34h 10m
Zanzibar Intl
Thu 22/10
10:10-21:30
2 stops34h 20m
AED 3,191
DubaiZanzibar
DXB Dubai Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl
DXBZNZ
Dubai Intl
Sun 6/9
23:00-13:30
3 stops15h 30m
Zanzibar Intl
Sat 12/9
13:00-03:25
2 stops13h 25m
AED 3,198
DubaiZanzibar
DXB Dubai Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl
DXBZNZ
Dubai Intl
Wed 2/9
23:00-11:30
3 stops13h 30m
Zanzibar Intl
Fri 4/9
07:30-21:25
2 stops12h 55m
AED 3,217
DubaiZanzibar
DXB Dubai Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl
DXBZNZ
Dubai Intl
Thu 15/10
21:00-02:40
2 stops30h 40m
Zanzibar Intl
Fri 23/10
10:10-19:30
2 stops32h 20m
AED 3,231
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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 64 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 2,181). Flying from Dubai to Zanzibar in May is currently the most expensive (average of AED 3,044). 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 21 August 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?
Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Dubai to Zanzibar flights typically cost between AED 2,111 and AED 2,631 in September.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was AED 1,972 on Multiple Airlines (26 Sep–3 Oct).
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 21 August 2026.
The most flights from DXB to ZNZ are scheduled on a Wednesday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).
How often are flights from Dubai to Zanzibar delayed?
About 28% of weekly flights between Dubai and Zanzibar have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 114 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 27% 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 33% 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: 7h 58m.
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 Abu Dhabi (AUH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 03m.
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 21 August 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Dubai to Zanzibar, such as Emirates,Air Tanzania, andKenya Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.
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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 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, 447 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 Air Tanzania to get the fastest option. Dubai and Zanzibar are separated by a distance of 3907 km. Most flights are nonstop.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Dubai to Zanzibar round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Dubai to Zanzibar return from AED 1,028. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are flydubai, from AED 1,920, and Emirates, from AED 2,232. These flights start at 56% 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 716 on Etihad Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Ethiopian Air from AED 801 and Oman Air from AED 970 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 (72%), flydubai (71%), Air Tanzania (40%).
What are the cheapest flights from Dubai to Zanzibar?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for AED 1,027. While the most popular route (Dubai Intl - Zanzibar Intl) can be booked for AED 1,660 on average, our data indicates AED 1,858 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 2,181). Flying from Dubai to Zanzibar in May is currently the most expensive (average of AED 3,044). 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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