Q: 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 2,233 and AED 2,783 in August. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was AED 2,141 on Kenya Airways (10 Aug-16 Aug).

Question 1

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Dubai to Zanzibar?

Accepted Answer

Addis Ababa (ADD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 39% of one-stop itineraries from Dubai to Zanzibar on Cheapflights.

Question 2

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Dubai to Zanzibar?

Accepted Answer

Muscat (MCT) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of AED 1,995.

Question 3

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Dubai to Zanzibar?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 09m.

Question 4

How often are flights from Dubai to Zanzibar delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 29% of weekly flights between Dubai and Zanzibar have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 112 minutes.

Question 5

What’s the fastest stopover option from Dubai to Zanzibar?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 8h 46m.

Question 6

How much does it cost for a return flight from Dubai to Zanzibar?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Dubai to Zanzibar flights typically cost between AED 2,233 and AED 2,783 in August.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was AED 2,141 on Kenya Airways (10 Aug-16 Aug).

Question 7

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 8

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Dubai to Zanzibar flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, flydubai have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 28% of flights being delayed.

Question 9

What is the most punctual flight time for Dubai to Zanzibar flights?

Accepted Answer

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

Question 10

How popular is this Dubai to Zanzibar flight route?

Accepted Answer

Within the past month, 572 users have taken a look at flights from Dubai Intl to Zanzibar Intl.

Question 11

How long is the flight from Dubai to Zanzibar?

Accepted Answer

There are many flights that can get you from Dubai to Zanzibar in 5h 20m. Fly via flydubai, RwandAir, or Ethiopian 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.

Question 12

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Dubai to Zanzibar round-trip?

Accepted Answer

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 1,776, and flydubai, from AED 1,945. These flights start at 29% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

Question 13

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Dubai to Zanzibar one-way?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 14

How far ahead should I book a flight from Dubai to Zanzibar?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 15

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Dubai to Zanzibar?

Accepted Answer

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to Zanzibar (average of AED 2,170). Flying from Dubai to Zanzibar in May is currently the most expensive (average of AED 3,110). 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.

Question 16

Weekly flight availability from Dubai to Zanzibar

Accepted Answer

The most flights from DXB to ZNZ are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

Question 17

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Zanzibar ranges from 20.0 - 320.0 inches per month. April is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 320.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Zanzibar when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Question 18

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Zanzibar, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.0 C).

Question 19

What are the cheapest flights from Dubai to Zanzibar?

Accepted Answer

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for AED 1,187. While the most popular route (Dubai Intl - Zanzibar Intl) can be booked for AED 1,744 on average, our data indicates AED 2,168 when flying from Dubai to Zanzibar.

Question 20

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Dubai to Zanzibar?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airlines flying from Dubai to Zanzibar are flydubai, Air Tanzania and Emirates. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

Question 21

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DXB to ZNZ?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 22

What airports do I use to fly from Dubai to Zanzibar?

Accepted Answer

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 4 flights from Dubai Intl to Zanzibar per day from 5 airlines.

Question 23

Can I find deals for flights from Dubai to Zanzibar that include hotel bookings?

Accepted Answer

Yes. In addition to deals on Dubai to Zanzibar flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 24

How can I find direct flights from Dubai to Zanzibar?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Dubai to Zanzibar.

Question 25

Can I find deals for business class flights from Dubai to Zanzibar?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 26

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Dubai to Zanzibar?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights makes it easy to find Dubai to Zanzibar flights by helping our users search from 900+ travel sites for deals. We also provide you with filters for cabin, price, airline, airports, number of stops, and many more to narrow down that perfect flight.

Question 27

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Dubai to Zanzibar?

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Cheapflights simply makes it quick and affordable to book flights from Dubai to Zanzibar by bringing together all flight options from hundreds of airlines and agencies online — and put it in one place for you to choose from. Plus, Cheapflights is 100% free to use for all.

Question 28

Can Cheapflights find flights from Dubai to Zanzibar with no change fees?

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Need flexible booking options for your flight to Zanzibar from Dubai? Don’t worry, Cheapflights have you covered. Use our search filter to only show flights with no change fees.

Question 29

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Dubai to Zanzibar become cheaper?

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Not ready to book yet? You can track prices for flights from Dubai to Zanzibar on Cheapflights with our Price Alert feature and get notified when better prices are available.

Round-trip from	AED 2,218
One-way from	AED 991
Popular in	May
Cheapest in	November
Average price	AED 2,497
Good round-trip deal	AED 2,609 or less
Good one-way deal	AED 1,515 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Ethiopian Air	CheapestAED 1,688	AverageAED 1,822	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Air Tanzania	CheapestAED 1,776	AverageAED 2,183	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Air Tanzania flights
flydubai	CheapestAED 1,945	AverageAED 2,347	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search flydubai flights
Emirates	CheapestAED 2,145	AverageAED 2,738	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestAED 2,260	AverageAED 2,630	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights

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