Cheap flights from the United Arab Emirates to Zanzibar from AED 815

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 13/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DXB — ZNZ
6 Sep — 13 Sep1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from United Arab Emirates to Zanzibar

Keep the following information in mind while searching for United Arab Emirates to Zanzibar flight deals. Data was last updated 1 September 2025.

Round-trip from

AED 1,619

One-way from

AED 815

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

April

Average price

AED 2,170

Good round-trip deal

AED 2,005 or less

Good one-way deal

AED 1,278 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 15/9-19/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 23h 50m total
  • United Arab Emirates to Zanzibar
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 13/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 13h 35m total
  • United Arab Emirates to Zanzibar
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (AED 971 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (AED 131 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from United Arab Emirates to Zanzibar Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from United Arab Emirates to Zanzibar Intl.

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Cheapest flights from United Arab Emirates to Zanzibar
Explore the most affordable flight options available from United Arab Emirates to Zanzibar. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 1 September 2025.

Mon 15/904:25SHJ - ZNZ
1 stop9h 30mEthiopian Air
Fri 19/912:05ZNZ - SHJ
1 stop14h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 30/8AED 1,619
Wed 17/904:25SHJ - ZNZ
1 stop9h 30mEthiopian Air
Tue 23/917:00ZNZ - SHJ
1 stop9h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 30/8AED 1,675
Sat 11/1005:40DXB - ZNZ
1 stop13h 35mEthiopian Air
Sat 18/1004:20ZNZ - DXB
1 stop10h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 30/8AED 1,895
Sat 20/917:10DXB - ZNZ
2 stops11h 20mEthiopian Air
Sun 5/1004:20ZNZ - DXB
1 stop10h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 30/8AED 1,899
Fri 12/904:00DXB - ZNZ
Nonstop5h 40mAir Tanzania
Thu 18/922:00ZNZ - DXB
1 stop27h 30mAir Tanzania
Deal found 31/8AED 1,906
Sat 18/1017:10DXB - ZNZ
2 stops11h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 30/1014:40ZNZ - DXB
1 stop8h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/8AED 1,910
Fri 19/902:30DXB - ZNZ
Nonstop5h 25mflydubai
Fri 26/907:10ZNZ - DXB
Nonstop5h 35mflydubai
Deal found 30/8AED 1,913
Fri 5/904:00DXB - ZNZ
Nonstop5h 40mAir Tanzania
Sun 7/922:00ZNZ - DXB
1 stop27h 30mAir Tanzania
Deal found 31/8AED 1,917
Sun 14/904:00DXB - ZNZ
Nonstop5h 40mAir Tanzania
Sun 28/922:00ZNZ - DXB
1 stop27h 30mAir Tanzania
Deal found 30/8AED 1,921
Sun 12/1004:00DXB - ZNZ
Nonstop5h 40mAir Tanzania
Fri 17/1008:40ZNZ - DXB
1 stop16h 50mAir Tanzania
Deal found 29/8AED 1,924
Wed 17/917:10DXB - ZNZ
2 stops11h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30/910:50ZNZ - DXB
1 stop11h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/8AED 1,928
Fri 12/904:00DXB - ZNZ
Nonstop5h 40mAir Tanzania
Mon 15/900:50ZNZ - DXB
1 stop24h 35mAir Tanzania
Deal found 30/8AED 1,932

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Route

Departure

Return

Price

SharjahZanzibar

SHJ - ZNZ

SHJZNZ

Sharjah

Wed 22/10

04:25-12:55

1 stop9h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 29/10

17:00-03:25

1 stop9h 25m

AED 1,619

SharjahZanzibar

SHJ - ZNZ

SHJZNZ

Sharjah

Mon 15/9

04:25-12:55

1 stop9h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 19/9

12:05-03:25

1 stop14h 20m

AED 1,619

SharjahZanzibar

SHJ - ZNZ

SHJZNZ

Sharjah

Sat 18/10

04:25-10:50

1 stop7h 25m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 29/10

17:00-03:25

1 stop9h 25m

AED 1,619

SharjahZanzibar

SHJ - ZNZ

SHJZNZ

Sharjah

Wed 17/9

04:25-12:55

1 stop9h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 24/9

17:00-03:25

1 stop9h 25m

AED 1,675

SharjahZanzibar

SHJ - ZNZ

SHJZNZ

Sharjah

Thu 18/9

04:25-12:55

1 stop9h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 24/9

17:00-03:25

1 stop9h 25m

AED 1,675

SharjahZanzibar

SHJ - ZNZ

SHJZNZ

Sharjah

Sat 20/9

04:25-10:50

1 stop7h 25m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 26/9

12:05-03:25

1 stop14h 20m

AED 1,675

SharjahZanzibar

SHJ - ZNZ

SHJZNZ

Sharjah

Wed 17/9

04:25-12:55

1 stop9h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 23/9

17:00-03:25

1 stop9h 25m

AED 1,675

SharjahZanzibar

SHJ - ZNZ

SHJZNZ

Sharjah

Mon 15/9

04:25-12:55

1 stop9h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 23/9

17:00-03:25

1 stop9h 25m

AED 1,675

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Wed 15/10

04:00-08:40

Nonstop5h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 21/10

01:10-02:30

1 stop24h 20m

AED 1,895

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Sat 11/10

17:10-03:30

2 stops11h 20m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 17/10

04:55-23:25

1 stop17h 30m

AED 1,895

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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

Find hourly flight availability from United Arab Emirates 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 1 September 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from United Arab Emirates to Zanzibar as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from United Arab Emirates to Zanzibar

Explore weekly flight availability from United Arab Emirates 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 1 September 2025.

The most flights from AE0 to ZNZ are scheduled on a Sunday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

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 1 September 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Ethiopian Air, andflydubai from the United Arab Emirates to Zanzibar. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Zanzibar from United Arab Emirates?

    Most people fly into Zanzibar Intl (ZNZ) if they book a flight to Zanzibar from United Arab Emirates. Zanzibar Intl is conveniently located just 7.1 km from Zanzibar’s city centre.

  • How popular is this United Arab Emirates to Zanzibar flight route?

  • How long is the flight from United Arab Emirates to Zanzibar?

    A quick flight from United Arab Emirates to Zanzibar can take about 5h 40m. Ethiopian Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as AED 1,895. United Arab Emirates and Zanzibar are separated by a distance of 3907 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from United Arab Emirates to Zanzibar?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from United Arab Emirates to Zanzibar?

    Consider flydubai (59%), Emirates (59%) or Air Tanzania (54%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from United Arab Emirates to Zanzibar.

  • What are the cheapest flights from United Arab Emirates to Zanzibar?

    On average you can expect to pay AED 1,706 for a flight from United Arab Emirates to Zanzibar. The cheapest flight overall is AED 1,051 while the most popular route, (Dubai Intl - Zanzibar Intl) is currently priced at AED 1,649.

  • Can I find deals for flights from United Arab Emirates to Zanzibar that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from United Arab Emirates to Zanzibar?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from United Arab Emirates to Zanzibar?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from United Arab Emirates 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 1,233AverageAED 1,681FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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flydubaiCheapestAED 1,372AverageAED 2,054FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestAED 1,675AverageAED 1,872FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestAED 2,064AverageAED 2,690FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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