Cheap flights from the United Arab Emirates to Zanzibar from AED 834

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 18/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DXB — ZNZ
18 Oct — 25 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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 18 September 2025.

Round-trip from

AED 1,913

One-way from

AED 834

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

April

Average price

AED 2,170

Good round-trip deal

AED 1,957 or less

Good one-way deal

AED 1,070 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 16/10-22/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 18h 55m total
  • United Arab Emirates to Zanzibar
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 18/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 11h 20m total
  • United Arab Emirates to Zanzibar
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (AED 935 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (AED 119 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 18 September 2025.

Thu 16/1004:25SHJ - ZNZ
1 stop9h 30mEthiopian Air
Tue 21/1017:00ZNZ - SHJ
1 stop9h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/9AED 1,913
Sun 28/904:00DXB - ZNZ
Nonstop5h 40mAir Tanzania
Tue 30/922:00ZNZ - DXB
1 stop27h 30mAir Tanzania
Deal found 17/9AED 1,935
Mon 6/1005:40DXB - ZNZ
1 stop8h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 20/1017:50ZNZ - DXB
1 stop9h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/9AED 1,943
Fri 19/917:10DXB - ZNZ
2 stops11h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/1010:10ZNZ - DXB
1 stop12h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9AED 1,946
Fri 10/1004:00DXB - ZNZ
Nonstop5h 40mAir Tanzania
Fri 17/1016:40ZNZ - DXB
1 stop8h 50mAir Tanzania
Deal found 18/9AED 1,950
Sun 12/1004:00DXB - ZNZ
Nonstop5h 40mAir Tanzania
Sun 19/1009:30ZNZ - DXB
1 stop16h 00mAir Tanzania
Deal found 18/9AED 1,954
Wed 8/1017:10DXB - ZNZ
2 stops11h 20mEthiopian Air
Sat 18/1004:20ZNZ - DXB
1 stop10h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/9AED 1,957
Sat 18/1005:40DXB - ZNZ
1 stop13h 35mEthiopian Air
Sat 25/1004:20ZNZ - DXB
1 stop10h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/9AED 1,961
Thu 23/1017:15DXB - ZNZ
2 stops12h 45mOman Air
Sun 26/1006:00ZNZ - DXB
1 stop13h 10mOman Air
Deal found 16/9AED 1,968
Sat 4/1005:40DXB - ZNZ
1 stop13h 35mEthiopian Air
Sun 19/1004:20ZNZ - DXB
1 stop10h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/9AED 1,972
Fri 19/904:00DXB - ZNZ
Nonstop5h 40mAir Tanzania
Sun 28/922:00ZNZ - DXB
1 stop27h 30mAir Tanzania
Deal found 16/9AED 1,979
Fri 19/904:00DXB - ZNZ
Nonstop5h 40mAir Tanzania
Sat 27/922:00ZNZ - DXB
1 stop27h 30mAir Tanzania
Deal found 16/9AED 1,983

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United Arab Emirates

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Zanzibar

Route

Departure

Return

Price

SharjahZanzibar

SHJ - ZNZ

SHJZNZ

Sharjah

Thu 2/10

04:25-12:55

1 stop9h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 7/10

17:00-03:25

1 stop9h 25m

AED 1,913

SharjahZanzibar

SHJ - ZNZ

SHJZNZ

Sharjah

Fri 31/10

04:25-18:15

1 stop14h 50m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 7/11

12:05-03:25

1 stop14h 20m

AED 2,038

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Fri 10/10

05:40-18:15

1 stop13h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 19/10

04:20-15:45

1 stop10h 25m

AED 2,079

SharjahZanzibar

SHJ - ZNZ

SHJZNZ

Sharjah

Mon 6/10

04:25-12:55

1 stop9h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 19/10

12:05-03:25

1 stop14h 20m

AED 2,178

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Sun 12/10

17:10-03:30

2 stops11h 20m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 17/10

12:05-02:55

1 stop13h 50m

AED 2,247

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Fri 31/10

04:00-08:40

Nonstop5h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 6/11

04:55-00:30

1 stop18h 35m

AED 2,266

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Thu 5/3

22:25-07:30

1 stop10h 05m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 11/3

17:15-03:50

1 stop9h 35m

AED 2,299

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Mon 1/12

22:25-07:30

1 stop10h 05m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 8/12

17:15-10:25

1 stop16h 10m

AED 2,306

SharjahZanzibar

SHJ - ZNZ

SHJZNZ

Sharjah

Thu 9/10

04:25-12:55

1 stop9h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 17/10

12:05-03:25

1 stop14h 20m

AED 2,306

Abu DhabiZanzibar

AUH - ZNZ

AUHZNZ

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 11/10

02:00-06:55

2 stops29h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 21/10

17:00-03:10

1 stop9h 10m

AED 2,310

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from United Arab Emirates to Zanzibar

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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 18 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 18 September 2025.

The most flights from AE0 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).

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 18 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.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from United Arab Emirates to Zanzibar. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • 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 9h 30m. Ethiopian Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as AED 1,913. United Arab Emirates and Zanzibar are separated by a distance of 3922 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 (62%), Emirates (62%) or Air Tanzania (46%) 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 1,631 for a flight from United Arab Emirates to Zanzibar. The cheapest flight overall is AED 1,063 while the most popular route, (Dubai Intl - Zanzibar Intl) is currently priced at AED 1,708.

  • 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 1,234AverageAED 1,697FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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flydubaiCheapestAED 1,374AverageAED 2,054FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestAED 1,675AverageAED 1,869FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestAED 2,064AverageAED 2,690FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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