Which airlines offer direct flights to Zanzibar?

Emirates and flydubai both fly non-stop to Zanzibar.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Zanzibar?

The cheapest month to fly to Zanzibar is usually June.

How can I find the best flight deal to Zanzibar?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Zanzibar but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

Can I get a direct flight to Zanzibar Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 30 minutes.

How much are round-trip flights to Zanzibar?

The best price we found for a round-trip flight to Zanzibar is AED 1,421. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly to Zanzibar Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Zanzibar Airport is Tuesday, June 11, 2024 .

When is the best time to book flights to Zanzibar?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Zanzibar is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly with to Zanzibar?

Currently, Air Tanzania and flydubai offer the cheapest flight tickets to Zanzibar.

Cheap flights to Zanzibar Airport from AED 1,421

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Zanzibar.AED 1,421 per passenger.Departing Thu, Jun 27, returning Thu, Jul 4.Round-trip flight with Air Tanzania.Outbound indirect flight with Air Tanzania, departing from Dubai on Thu, Jun 27, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Air Tanzania, departing from Zanzibar on Thu, Jul 4, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,421, select.

Zanzibar.AED 1,421 per passenger.Departing Tue, Jun 11, returning Sun, Jun 16.Round-trip flight with Air Tanzania.Outbound indirect flight with Air Tanzania, departing from Dubai on Tue, Jun 11, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Air Tanzania, departing from Zanzibar on Sun, Jun 16, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,421, select.

Zanzibar.AED 1,421 per passenger.Departing Mon, May 20, returning Sun, May 26.Round-trip flight with Air Tanzania.Outbound indirect flight with Air Tanzania, departing from Dubai on Mon, May 20, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Air Tanzania, departing from Zanzibar on Sun, May 26, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,421, select.

Zanzibar.AED 1,421 per passenger.Departing Mon, May 27, returning Sun, Jun 2.Round-trip flight with Air Tanzania.Outbound indirect flight with Air Tanzania, departing from Dubai on Mon, May 27, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Air Tanzania, departing from Zanzibar on Sun, Jun 2, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,421, select.

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Frequently asked questions

: Emirates and flydubai both fly non-stop to Zanzibar.
: The cheapest month to fly to Zanzibar is usually June.
: We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Zanzibar but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
: Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 30 minutes.
: The best price we found for a round-trip flight to Zanzibar is AED 1,421. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
: After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Zanzibar Airport is Tuesday, June 11, 2024.
: We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Zanzibar is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
: Currently, Air Tanzania and flydubai offer the cheapest flight tickets to Zanzibar.

Flying to Zanzibar

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	AED 1,421
Cheapest month to fly	June
Average flight time	5 hrs, 30 mins
Most popular airline	Emirates
Average flights per week	144

Discover Zanzibar

Why You Should Visit Zanzibar

Zanzibar is located just off the coast of mainland Tanzania and offers many exciting possibilities for travelers. In the old part of Zanzibar City, known as Stone Town, you can find a huge array of historic buildings and important landmarks such as the House of Wonders built over a century ago or the expansive Hamamni Persian Baths. On the northern coast of the island is Nungwi, a small village surrounded by unspoilt beaches and clear blue waters. As well as relaxing in the sun on the beach, more adventurous visitors can find many exciting pursuits such as diving, snorkeling and fishing. Also well worth a visit is Kendwa which is just 3 km from Nungwi where you can find full moon parties and much more.

Where to stay: Zanzibar hotels for every budget

Arriving In Zanzibar

The main airport in Zanzibar is Abeid Amani Karume International Airport which is located just 5 km from the capital. The airport itself consists of two passenger terminals and offers only a small variety of amenities and facilities, so you are best off bringing everything essential you need with you. However, there is a café and restaurant on-site so you won’t go hungry while you wait for your flight.

If you are looking to book flights from the UAE to Zanzibar, the only airline currently operating on this route is Flydubai, with all flights departing from Dubai International Airport. Getting to the airport from central Dubai is easy as it is directly connected to the Dubai metro network.

Zanzibar Travel Information

Various nationals including those from the UAE can obtain a visa upon arrival when flying to Tanzania. The weather is Zanzibar is hot all year round, although temperatures do not quite reach the scorching highs that you are used to in the UAE over the summer. However, you can expect highs between 28 to 33 degrees over the course of the year, with the hottest period falling between November and March.

* This information is correct as of September 2017

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