Question 1

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

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Flights via Muscat (MCT) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 00m. Find deals

Question 2

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

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Dar Es Salaam (DAR) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of AED 1,593. Find deals

Question 3

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

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Dar Es Salaam (DAR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 56% of one-stop itineraries from Dubai to Zanzibar on Cheapflights. Find deals

Question 4

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

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Flights via Muscat (MCT) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 8h 25m. Find deals

Question 5

How popular is this Dubai to Zanzibar flight route?

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Within the past month, 885 users have taken a look at flights from Dubai Intl to Zanzibar Intl.

Question 6

How long is the flight from Dubai to Zanzibar?

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There are many flights that can get you from Dubai to Zanzibar in 5h 40m. Fly via Ethiopian Air or Air Tanzania 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 7

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

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Cheapflights users have booked flights from Dubai to Zanzibar return from AED 1,233. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are flydubai, from AED 1,372, and Ethiopian Air, from AED 1,675. These flights start at 36% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

Question 8

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

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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.

Question 9

What is the cheapest day to fly from Dubai to Zanzibar?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Dubai to Zanzibar flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 10

Weekly flight availability from Dubai to Zanzibar

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The most flights from DXB to ZNZ are scheduled on a Wednesday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

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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.

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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 13

What are the cheapest flights from Dubai to Zanzibar?

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Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for AED 1,051. While the most popular route (Dubai Intl - Zanzibar Intl) can be booked for AED 1,737 on average our data indicates AED 1,706 when flying from Dubai to Zanzibar.

Question 14

What are the most reliable airlines from Dubai to Zanzibar?

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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: flydubai (59%), Emirates (59%), Air Tanzania (54%).

Question 15

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

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

Question 16

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Dubai to Zanzibar?

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Users have found that leaving on a Saturday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 24% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

Question 17

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

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To save up to 53% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 58 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Dubai to Zanzibar from AED 1,821 1-2 weeks out and tickets from AED 1,990 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

Question 18

What is the cheapest month to fly from Dubai to Zanzibar?

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Our data shows that April tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Zanzibar from Dubai. Users have commonly found prices around AED 1,953 for the month, but tickets can be as low as AED 1,212. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in August.

Question 19

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

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It’s optimal to fly from Dubai to Zanzibar at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 17% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Question 20

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

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

Question 21

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

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

Question 22

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 23

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

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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 24

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

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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 25

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 26

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 27

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 1,899
One-way from	AED 819
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	April
Average price	AED 2,336
Good round-trip deal	AED 1,790 or less
Good one-way deal	AED 1,232 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Air Tanzania	CheapestAED 1,233	AverageAED 1,681	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Air Tanzania flights
flydubai	CheapestAED 1,372	AverageAED 2,054	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search flydubai flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestAED 1,675	AverageAED 1,872	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Emirates	CheapestAED 2,064	AverageAED 2,690	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

Cheap flights from Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Zanzibar from AED 819

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 11/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

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 Sunday or Friday and return on a Monday

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