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AED 1,157+ Cheap flights to Zanzibar

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 14/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— ZNZ
14 May — 21 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Zanzibar in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Zanzibar
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Zanzibar. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 14 April 2026.

Thu 4/604:00
DXB
-
ZNZ
1 stop28h 00m
Air Tanzania
Mon 15/622:00
ZNZ
-
DXB
1 stop27h 30m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 10/4AED 1,840
Thu 4/604:00
DXB
-
ZNZ
1 stop28h 00m
Air Tanzania
Thu 18/617:30
ZNZ
-
DXB
1 stop8h 00m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 11/4AED 1,844
Thu 4/604:00
DXB
-
ZNZ
1 stop28h 00m
Air Tanzania
Fri 12/614:10
ZNZ
-
DXB
1 stop11h 20m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 13/4AED 1,873
Thu 27/804:00
DXB
-
ZNZ
1 stop18h 30m
Air Tanzania
Mon 31/809:40
ZNZ
-
DXB
1 stop15h 50m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 12/4AED 1,880
Sat 10/1004:00
DXB
-
ZNZ
1 stop18h 30m
Air Tanzania
Sat 17/1007:30
ZNZ
-
DXB
1 stop18h 00m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 12/4AED 1,906
Sat 10/1004:00
DXB
-
ZNZ
1 stop18h 30m
Air Tanzania
Mon 12/1009:40
ZNZ
-
DXB
1 stop15h 50m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 12/4AED 1,910
Mon 10/804:00
DXB
-
ZNZ
1 stop18h 30m
Air Tanzania
Mon 17/822:00
ZNZ
-
DXB
1 stop27h 30m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 11/4AED 1,917
Thu 22/1004:00
DXB
-
ZNZ
1 stop10h 30m
Air Tanzania
Wed 28/1008:40
ZNZ
-
DXB
1 stop16h 50m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 10/4AED 1,928
Thu 16/704:00
DXB
-
ZNZ
1 stop18h 30m
Air Tanzania
Mon 3/822:00
ZNZ
-
DXB
1 stop27h 30m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 13/4AED 1,939
Mon 13/704:00
DXB
-
ZNZ
1 stop18h 30m
Air Tanzania
Mon 3/809:40
ZNZ
-
DXB
1 stop15h 50m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 10/4AED 1,972
Tue 9/604:00
DXB
-
ZNZ
1 stop18h 30m
Air Tanzania
Tue 16/622:00
ZNZ
-
DXB
1 stop27h 30m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 9/4AED 1,976
Tue 9/604:00
DXB
-
ZNZ
1 stop18h 30m
Air Tanzania
Thu 11/622:00
ZNZ
-
DXB
1 stop27h 30m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 9/4AED 1,979

Find flight deals to Zanzibar

Find the latest flights to Zanzibar in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 220,657 searches and data was last updated on 14 April 2026.

Return from

AED 1,744

One-way from

AED 1,157

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

April

Average price

AED 1,388

Good round-trip deal

AED 2,132 or less

Good one-way deal

AED 1,049 or less
Air Tanzania
  • Air Tanzania
  • 30/7-7/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 20m total
  • Dubai to Zanzibar
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Air Tanzania
  • Air Tanzania
  • 14/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 30m total
  • Dubai to Zanzibar
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (AED 154 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (AED 21 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Dubai Intl to Zanzibar Intl.
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DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Fri 17/7

04:00-08:40

Nonstop5h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 25/7

09:40-02:30

1 stop15h 50m

AED 1,990

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Sat 10/10

04:00-07:00

1 stop28h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 12/10

07:55-14:30

Nonstop5h 35m

AED 2,218

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Thu 16/7

04:00-20:10

2 stops17h 10m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 3/8

09:40-02:30

1 stop15h 50m

AED 2,405
Fastest return journey

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Fri 21/8

10:05-14:30

Nonstop5h 25m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 25/8

07:55-14:30

Nonstop5h 35m

AED 2,427

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Wed 30/9

22:20-05:00

2 stops31h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 4/10

06:00-18:55

1 stop11h 55m

AED 2,560

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Sat 23/5

11:00-05:00

2 stops19h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 7/6

06:00-18:55

1 stop11h 55m

AED 2,593

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Mon 10/8

22:20-05:00

2 stops31h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 17/8

14:35-21:25

2 stops29h 50m

AED 2,600

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Sat 11/7

11:10-05:00

2 stops18h 50m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 31/7

14:35-15:40

2 stops24h 05m

AED 2,607

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Thu 21/5

19:55-13:30

1 stop18h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 29/5

06:00-09:50

1 stop26h 50m

AED 2,670

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Thu 20/8

01:50-13:10

1 stop12h 20m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 25/8

08:20-02:30

1 stop17h 10m

AED 2,681

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Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Dubai to Zanzibar. Price data was last updated on 10 April 2026.

The price you pay for your flight to Zanzibar may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 80 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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 14 April 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates,Oman Air, andEthiopian Air to Tanzania have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,559 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,559 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,559 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
Oman Air
8.0
Very Good
119 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,559 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
1,001 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,559 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
flydubai
6.5
Okay
148 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,559 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf

FAQs about flying to Zanzibar

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Zanzibar?

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

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Zanzibar if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Zanzibar on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Zanzibar?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Air Tanzania is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Zanzibar.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Zanzibar?

    Zanzibar Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Zanzibar. One-way flights to Zanzibar Intl typically cost AED 155, while return flights cost around AED 1,487.

  • How much is a return flight to Zanzibar?

    A return flight to Zanzibar will typically cost around AED 2,295, however they can be found for as little as AED 1,487.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Zanzibar depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Zanzibar, Dubai Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (5 hours 25 minutes).

  • Does Zanzibar Intl have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Zanzibar Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Zanzibar Intl?

    Yes. Zanzibar Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Kwetu-Kwetu Residence is the closest property to Zanzibar Intl (0.0 km away from Zanzibar Intl).

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