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Cheap flights from Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Zanzibar from AED 801

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 15/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DXB — ZNZ
15 Jun — 22 Jun1
1 adult

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 Monday

Cheap 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 10 June 2025.

Round-trip from

AED 1,656

One-way from

AED 801

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

April

Average price

AED 2,086

Good round-trip deal

AED 1,595 or less

Good one-way deal

AED 784 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 13/10-26/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 19h 20m total
  • Dubai to Zanzibar
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Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 15/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 20m total
  • Dubai to Zanzibar
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (AED 1,271 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (AED 191 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Dubai Intl to Zanzibar Intl.
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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 10 June 2025.

Mon 13/1005:40DXB - ZNZ
1 stop8h 15mEthiopian Air
Sun 26/1003:40ZNZ - DXB
1 stop11h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/6AED 1,656
Thu 25/1205:40DXB - ZNZ
1 stop8h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/108:00ZNZ - DXB
Nonstop5h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/6AED 1,693
Sun 15/604:30DXB - ZNZ
Nonstop5h 40mAir Tanzania
Thu 26/614:10ZNZ - DXB
1 stop11h 20mAir Tanzania
Deal found 9/6AED 1,800
Sun 12/1002:30DXB - ZNZ
Nonstop5h 25mflydubai
Mon 27/1008:00ZNZ - DXB
Nonstop5h 35mflydubai
Deal found 9/6AED 1,946
Wed 23/706:05DXB - ZNZ
1 stop8h 25mOman Air
Wed 30/714:35ZNZ - DXB
2 stops11h 35mOman Air
Deal found 7/6AED 1,950
Wed 11/602:30DXB - ZNZ
Nonstop5h 25mEmirates
Wed 18/621:20ZNZ - DXB
Nonstop5h 35mEmirates
Deal found 8/6AED 1,983
Thu 12/606:55DXB - ZNZ
2 stops22h 20mKenya Airways
Wed 18/611:05ZNZ - DXB
1 stop11h 20mKenya Airways
Deal found 9/6AED 2,126

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

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Dubai

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Zanzibar

Route

Departure

Return

Price

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Mon 13/10

05:40-12:55

1 stop8h 15m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 26/10

03:40-15:45

1 stop11h 05m

AED 1,656

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Fri 21/11

17:10-02:30

1 stop10h 20m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 28/11

08:00-14:35

Nonstop5h 35m

AED 1,697

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Sun 22/6

04:30-09:10

Nonstop5h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 25/6

14:10-02:30

1 stop11h 20m

AED 1,800

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Sun 12/10

02:30-06:55

Nonstop5h 25m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 27/10

08:00-14:35

Nonstop5h 35m

AED 1,946

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Wed 23/7

06:05-13:30

1 stop8h 25m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 30/7

14:35-03:10

2 stops11h 35m

AED 1,950

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Sat 21/6

02:30-06:55

Nonstop5h 25m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 25/6

05:25-11:55

Nonstop5h 30m

AED 2,049

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Sun 13/7

00:55-19:50

1 stop19h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 23/7

10:10-05:25

1 stop18h 15m

AED 2,237

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Fri 15/8

17:10-02:30

1 stop10h 20m

AED 801

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Sun 31/8

19:55-12:55

2 stops18h 00m

AED 988

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Tue 15/7

17:15-05:00

2 stops12h 45m

AED 1,010

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Best time to book a flight from Dubai to Zanzibar

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Zanzibar from Dubai with our price prediction graph.
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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 23 May 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 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 10 June 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Dubai to Zanzibar at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 19% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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 10 June 2025.

The most flights from DXB to ZNZ are scheduled on a Wednesday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

Rainfall in Zanzibar by month

Plan your trip to Zanzibar by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Zanzibar by month

Plan your trip to Zanzibar by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 10 June 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, KLM and Ethiopian Air from Dubai to Zanzibar by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,264 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,264 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,264 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,355 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,264 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
777 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,264 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
Kenya Airways
6.9
Okay
265 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,264 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

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 20m for a nonstop flight. There are 4 flights from Dubai Intl to Zanzibar per day from 5 airlines.

  • How popular is this Dubai to Zanzibar flight route?

    Within the past month, 677 users have taken a look at flights from Dubai Intl to Zanzibar Intl.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Dubai to Zanzibar return from AED 1,656. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Air Tanzania, from AED 1,800, and flydubai, from AED 1,946. These flights start at 15% 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 801 on Ethiopian Air. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Oman Air from AED 1,010 and Air Tanzania from AED 1,043 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Dubai to Zanzibar?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for AED 653. While the most popular route (Dubai Intl - Zanzibar Intl) can be booked for AED 1,653 on average our data indicates AED 3,148 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.

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Air TanzaniaCheapestAED 1,227AverageAED 1,555FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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flydubaiCheapestAED 1,362AverageAED 2,068FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestAED 1,675AverageAED 1,936FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestAED 1,970AverageAED 2,400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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EmiratesCheapestAED 2,141AverageAED 2,548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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