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Cheap flights from Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Zanzibar from AED 643

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 17/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DXB — ZNZ
22 Feb — 1 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Dubai Intl to Zanzibar Intl are usually found in January or March, booked 61 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Sunday and return on a Friday

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 17 February 2025.

Round-trip from

AED 1,260

One-way from

AED 643

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

AED 2,101

Good round-trip deal

AED 1,322 or less

Good one-way deal

AED 774 or less
Air Tanzania
  • Air Tanzania
  • 3/3-8/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 40m total
  • Dubai to Zanzibar
Air Tanzania
  • Air Tanzania
  • 17/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 00m total
  • Dubai to Zanzibar
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (AED 893 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (AED 172 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 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 17 February 2025.

Mon 3/304:00DXB - ZNZ
1 stop18h 30mAir Tanzania
Sat 8/322:20ZNZ - DXB
1 stop27h 10mAir Tanzania
Deal found 16/2AED 1,260
Fri 14/304:00DXB - ZNZ
Nonstop5h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 21/321:35ZNZ - DXB
Nonstop5h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/2AED 1,520
Thu 27/304:25DXB - ZNZ
2 stops11h 50mEthiopian Air
Sun 30/303:40ZNZ - DXB
1 stop11h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/2AED 1,656
Sat 6/900:30DXB - ZNZ
Nonstop5h 30mflydubai
Wed 24/907:55ZNZ - DXB
Nonstop5h 35mflydubai
Deal found 17/2AED 1,748
Wed 10/922:45DXB - ZNZ
2 stops31h 15mOman Air
Sun 14/906:00ZNZ - DXB
1 stop20h 10mOman Air
Deal found 17/2AED 1,954

Find flights from Dubai to Zanzibar within your budget

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 17 February 2025.

Fly from

Dubai

Fly to

Zanzibar

Route

Departure

Return

Price

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Mon 3/3

04:00-21:30

1 stop18h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 8/3

22:20-02:30

1 stop27h 10m

AED 1,260

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Fri 14/3

04:00-08:40

Nonstop5h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 21/3

21:35-03:45

Nonstop5h 10m

AED 1,520

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Thu 27/3

04:25-15:15

2 stops11h 50m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 31/3

17:00-02:55

1 stop8h 55m

AED 1,656

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Mon 17/3

10:10-14:40

Nonstop5h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 24/3

21:35-03:45

Nonstop5h 10m

AED 1,884

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Sat 1/3

06:05-04:55

2 stops23h 50m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 9/3

06:00-20:05

1 stop13h 05m

AED 1,961

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Thu 17/4

05:00-14:00

1 stop10h 00m

AED 643

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Tue 4/3

22:50-14:00

3 stops16h 10m

AED 889

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Sun 2/3

10:10-14:40

Nonstop5h 30m

AED 925

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Sat 1/3

11:25-04:55

2 stops18h 30m

AED 940

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Sat 22/2

04:25-18:15

1 stop14h 50m

AED 988

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Best time to book a flight from Dubai to Zanzibar

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Travel insights for flights from Dubai to Zanzibar

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Dubai to Zanzibar including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 14 February 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Dubai to Zanzibar, you should look to book at least 61 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 17 February 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Dubai to Zanzibar at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 20% 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 17 February 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 17 February 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with SWISS, Qatar Airways 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.

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Elwyn,Feb 2025

MXP - ZRH

The crew and the entire experience was fantastic! Would highly recommend the company and the flight

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Elwyn,Feb 2025

MXP - ZRH

The crew and the entire experience was fantastic! Would highly recommend the company and the flight

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Elwyn,Feb 2025

MXP - ZRH

The crew and the entire experience was fantastic! Would highly recommend the company and the flight

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Elwyn,Feb 2025

MXP - ZRH

The crew and the entire experience was fantastic! Would highly recommend the company and the flight

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Elwyn,Feb 2025

MXP - ZRH

The crew and the entire experience was fantastic! Would highly recommend the company and the flight

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 30m 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?

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Dubai to Zanzibar return from AED 1,260. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Ethiopian Air, from AED 1,656, and flydubai, from AED 1,884. These flights start at 39% 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 643 on Air Tanzania. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include flydubai from AED 925 and Oman Air from AED 940 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Dubai to Zanzibar?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for AED 642. While the most popular route (Dubai Intl - Zanzibar Intl) can be booked for AED 1,197 on average our data indicates AED 4,481 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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Top 5 airlines flying from Dubai to Zanzibar

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air TanzaniaCheapestAED 1,235AverageAED 1,550FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestAED 1,685Average