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Cheap flights from Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Zanzibar from AED 804

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 26/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DXB — ZNZ
17 Jul — 24 Jul1
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 12 July 2025.

Round-trip from

AED 1,756

One-way from

AED 804

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

April

Average price

AED 2,226

Good round-trip deal

AED 1,880 or less

Good one-way deal

AED 1,074 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 7/9-13/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 17h 50m total
  • Dubai to Zanzibar
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 26/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 11h 20m total
  • Dubai to Zanzibar
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (AED 1,221 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (AED 182 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Dubai Intl to Zanzibar Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way 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 12 July 2025.

Sun 7/917:10DXB - ZNZ
2 stops11h 20mEthiopian Air
Sat 13/919:10ZNZ - DXB
1 stop8h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/7AED 1,756
Wed 30/722:45DXB - ZNZ
2 stops31h 15mOman Air
Mon 4/814:35ZNZ - DXB
2 stops11h 35mOman Air
Deal found 10/7AED 1,807
Wed 19/1104:00DXB - ZNZ
1 stop18h 30mAir Tanzania
Thu 27/1119:35ZNZ - DXB
1 stop29h 55mAir Tanzania
Deal found 11/7AED 1,811
Mon 10/1105:40DXB - ZNZ
1 stop8h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 19/1114:40ZNZ - DXB
1 stop8h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/7AED 1,844
Sun 7/910:15DXB - ZNZ
Nonstop5h 25mflydubai
Sat 13/907:55ZNZ - DXB
Nonstop5h 35mflydubai
Deal found 10/7AED 2,005

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

Fly from

Dubai

Fly to

Zanzibar

Route

Departure

Return

Price

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Sun 7/9

04:25-10:50

1 stop7h 25m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 13/9

04:20-15:45

1 stop10h 25m

AED 1,756

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Wed 30/7

22:45-05:00

2 stops31h 15m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 4/8

14:35-03:10

2 stops11h 35m

AED 1,807

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Wed 19/11

04:00-21:30

1 stop18h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 27/11

19:35-02:30

1 stop29h 55m

AED 1,811

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Mon 10/11

05:40-12:55

1 stop8h 15m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 19/11

14:40-00:30

1 stop8h 50m

AED 1,844

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Sun 7/9

00:05-04:25

Nonstop5h 20m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 10/9

07:10-13:45

Nonstop5h 35m

AED 2,005

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Sat 26/7

17:10-03:30

2 stops11h 20m

AED 804

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Mon 20/10

19:55-12:55

2 stops18h 00m

AED 970

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Mon 21/7

22:45-05:00

2 stops31h 15m

AED 973

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Tue 16/12

04:00-08:40

Nonstop5h 40m

AED 1,032

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Tue 14/10

00:55-04:15

2 stops28h 20m

AED 1,116

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Best time to book a flight from Dubai to Zanzibar

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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 27 June 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 12 July 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Dubai to Zanzibar at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 18% 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 12 July 2025.

The most flights from DXB to ZNZ are scheduled on a Friday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

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

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 12 July 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Dubai to Zanzibar, such as Ethiopian Air, Kenya Airways, andflydubai. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.1

Crew

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.2

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

IAD - ADD

The flight delayed 4 hours and the treat in the cabin was not good.

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.1

Crew

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.2

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

IAD - ADD

The flight delayed 4 hours and the treat in the cabin was not good.

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.1

Crew

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.2

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

IAD - ADD

The flight delayed 4 hours and the treat in the cabin was not good.

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.1

Crew

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.2

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

IAD - ADD

The flight delayed 4 hours and the treat in the cabin was not good.

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 25m for a nonstop flight. There are 5 flights from Dubai Intl to Zanzibar per day from 5 airlines.

  • How popular is this Dubai to Zanzibar flight route?

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Dubai to Zanzibar return from AED 1,756. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Air Tanzania, from AED 1,796, and Oman Air, from AED 1,807. These flights start at 10% 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 804 on Ethiopian Air. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Oman Air from AED 973 and Air Tanzania from AED 1,032 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Dubai to Zanzibar?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for AED 887. While the most popular route (Dubai Intl - Zanzibar Intl) can be booked for AED 1,711 on average our data indicates AED 5,044 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air TanzaniaCheapestAED 1,227AverageAED 1,555FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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flydubaiCheapestAED 1,363AverageAED 2,058FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestAED 1,706AverageAED 1,942FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestAED 2,064AverageAED 2,685FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestAED 2,324AverageAED 2,400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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