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. There are 2 flights from Dubai to Zanzibar Intl per day from 5 different airlines.

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 433, while return flights cost around AED 188.

How much is a return flight to Zanzibar?

A return flight to Zanzibar will typically cost around AED 367, however they can be found for as little as AED 51.

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 20 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. Salaam Letting (4 Bedroom, Zanzibar Hous is the closest property to Zanzibar Intl (0.0 km away from Zanzibar Intl).

AED 650+ Flights to Zanzibar, Tanzania

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Return from	AED 1,256
One-way from	AED 650
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	March
Average price	AED 1,770
Good round-trip deal	AED 1,446 or less
Good one-way deal	AED 790 or less

Air Tanzania
28/4-4/5
2 total stops
19h 00m total
Dubai to Zanzibar

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10h 00m total
Dubai to Zanzibar

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Mon 28/404:00DXB - ZNZ

1 stop11h 00mAir Tanzania

Mon 5/522:20ZNZ - DXB

1 stop27h 10mAir Tanzania

Deal found 22/3AED 1,256

Mon 5/510:05DXB - ZNZ

Nonstop5h 25mflydubai

Mon 12/521:20ZNZ - DXB

Nonstop5h 35mflydubai

Deal found 21/3AED 1,454

Tue 6/504:00DXB - ZNZ

1 stop11h 00mMultiple Airlines

Wed 14/521:20ZNZ - DXB

Nonstop5h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/3AED 1,502

Wed 26/317:10DXB - ZNZ

1 stop10h 10mEthiopian Air

Tue 1/417:00ZNZ - DXB

1 stop8h 55mEthiopian Air

Deal found 22/3AED 1,642

Sat 17/506:05DXB - ZNZ

2 stops23h 55mOman Air

Wed 21/514:35ZNZ - DXB

2 stops24h 05mOman Air

Deal found 21/3AED 1,708

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Mon 28/404:00DXB - ZNZ

1 stop11h 00mAir Tanzania

Sun 4/517:30ZNZ - DXB

1 stop8h 00mAir Tanzania

Deal found 22/3AED 1,256

Mon 5/510:05DXB - ZNZ

Nonstop5h 25mflydubai

Mon 12/521:20ZNZ - DXB

Nonstop5h 35mflydubai

Deal found 21/3AED 1,454

Tue 6/504:00DXB - ZNZ

1 stop11h 00mMultiple Airlines

Wed 14/521:20ZNZ - DXB

Nonstop5h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/3AED 1,502

Sun 27/405:40DXB - ZNZ

1 stop13h 35mEthiopian Air

Sat 3/503:40ZNZ - DXB

1 stop11h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 22/3AED 1,653

Wed 4/606:05DXB - ZNZ

1 stop8h 25mOman Air

Sun 8/606:00ZNZ - DXB

1 stop8h 40mOman Air

Deal found 21/3AED 1,704

Direct flights to Zanzibar
Explore direct flight options to Zanzibar based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 22 March 2025.

Mon 5/510:05DXB - ZNZ

Nonstop5h 25mflydubai

Mon 12/521:20ZNZ - DXB

Nonstop5h 35mflydubai

Deal found 21/3AED 1,454

Wed 9/404:00DXB - ZNZ

Nonstop5h 40mMultiple Airlines

Wed 16/421:20ZNZ - DXB

Nonstop5h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/3AED 1,524

Thu 15/510:05DXB - ZNZ

Nonstop5h 25mEmirates

Wed 21/521:20ZNZ - DXB

Nonstop5h 35mEmirates

Deal found 21/3AED 2,387

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Wed 26/317:10DXB - ZNZ

1 stop10h 10mEthiopian Air

Tue 1/417:00ZNZ - DXB

1 stop8h 55mEthiopian Air

Deal found 22/3AED 1,642

Thu 27/317:15DXB - ZNZ

2 stops12h 40mOman Air

Wed 2/414:35ZNZ - DXB

2 stops29h 50mOman Air

Deal found 21/3AED 2,002

Fri 28/305:40DXB - ZNZ

1 stop13h 35mEthiopian Air

Tue 1/417:00ZNZ - DXB

1 stop8h 55mEthiopian Air

Deal found 21/3AED 1,656

Mon 31/300:55DXB - ZNZ

1 stop9h 25mKenya Airways

Sun 6/403:40ZNZ - DXB

1 stop23h 55mKenya Airways

Deal found 22/3AED 2,240

Tue 1/404:00DXB - ZNZ

1 stop11h 00mAir Tanzania

Fri 11/422:20ZNZ - DXB

1 stop27h 10mAir Tanzania

Deal found 22/3AED 1,315

Tue 1/404:00DXB - ZNZ

1 stop11h 00mMultiple Airlines

Mon 7/421:20ZNZ - DXB

Nonstop5h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/3AED 1,594

Tue 1/410:05DXB - ZNZ

Nonstop5h 25mflydubai

Mon 7/421:20ZNZ - DXB

Nonstop5h 35mflydubai

Deal found 22/3AED 1,980

Wed 9/404:00DXB - ZNZ

Nonstop5h 40mMultiple Airlines

Wed 16/421:20ZNZ - DXB

Nonstop5h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/3AED 1,524

Fri 11/410:15DXB - ZNZ

Nonstop5h 25mflydubai

Sun 13/421:20ZNZ - DXB

Nonstop5h 35mflydubai

Deal found 20/3AED 1,458

Mon 28/404:00DXB - ZNZ

1 stop11h 00mAir Tanzania

Sun 4/517:30ZNZ - DXB

1 stop8h 00mAir Tanzania

Deal found 22/3AED 1,256

One-way flights to Zanzibar
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Thu 10/405:00DXB - ZNZ

1 stop10h 00mAir Tanzania

Deal found 21/3AED 650

Tue 15/423:20DXB - ZNZ

3 stops15h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/3AED 852

Wed 16/417:10DXB - ZNZ

1 stop10h 20mEthiopian Air

Deal found 21/3AED 955

Wed 2/406:05DXB - ZNZ

1 stop8h 25mOman Air

Deal found 22/3AED 1,050

Tue 1/423:20DXB - ZNZ

1 stop9h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 22/3AED 1,105

Wed 9/400:55DXB - ZNZ

1 stop25h 45mKenya Airways

Deal found 21/3AED 1,168

Thu 10/410:05DXB - ZNZ

Nonstop5h 25mflydubai

Deal found 21/3AED 1,175

Mon 31/310:05DXB - ZNZ

Nonstop5h 25mEmirates

Deal found 22/3AED 1,733

Mon 31/303:10DXB - ZNZ

3 stops29h 50mCondor

Deal found 22/3AED 2,141

Sun 20/401:15DXB - ZNZ

3 stops30h 55mSWISS

Deal found 22/3AED 18,275

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DXB - ZNZ

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Dubai Intl

Mon 28/4

04:00-14:00

1 stop11h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 4/5

17:30-02:30

1 stop8h 00m

AED 1,256

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

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Dubai Intl

Mon 5/5

10:05-14:30

Nonstop5h 25m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 12/5

21:20-03:55

Nonstop5h 35m

AED 1,454

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Tue 6/5

04:00-14:00

1 stop11h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 14/5

21:20-03:55

Nonstop5h 35m

AED 1,502

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Sun 27/4

17:10-01:45

1 stop9h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 4/5

02:35-15:45

2 stops12h 10m

AED 1,653

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Wed 4/6

06:05-13:30

1 stop8h 25m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 8/6

06:00-15:40

1 stop8h 40m

AED 1,704

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Thu 10/4

05:00-14:00

1 stop10h 00m

AED 650

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Tue 15/4

23:20-14:00

3 stops15h 40m

AED 852

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Wed 16/4

17:10-02:30

1 stop10h 20m

AED 955

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Wed 2/4

06:05-13:30

1 stop8h 25m

AED 1,050

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Tue 1/4

23:20-08:00

1 stop9h 40m

AED 1,105

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When is the best time to book a flight to Zanzibar?

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 61 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

How long is the flight to Zanzibar?

On average, a flight from Dubai to Zanzibar takes 5 hours 20 minutes. Flights to Zanzibar from other popular cities in United Arab Emirates will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Weekly flight availability to Zanzibar

The most flights from Dubai to Zanzibar are scheduled on a Wednesday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Zanzibar?

The most popular airlines flying from Dubai to Zanzibar are flydubai, Air Tanzania and Emirates.

flydubai

From AED 490

Air Tanzania

From AED 336

Emirates

From AED 599

Ethiopian Air

From AED 456

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Zanzibar?

The cheapest airlines flying from Dubai to Zanzibar are Air Tanzania, Ethiopian Air and flydubai.

Rainfall in Zanzibar by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Zanzibar ranges from 20.0 - 320.0 mm 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

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 a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, SWISS and Qatar Airways to Zanzibar by reading reviews from past customers. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8.0

Very Good

3,191 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Emirates

8.0

Very Good

3,191 reviews

Emirates

8.0

Very Good

3,191 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

SWISS

7.5

Good

1,568 reviews

Emirates

8.0

Very Good

3,191 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,538 reviews

Emirates

8.0

Very Good

3,191 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

Ethiopian Air

7.2

Good

765 reviews

Emirates

8.0

Very Good

3,191 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

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. There are 2 flights from Dubai to Zanzibar Intl per day from 5 different airlines.
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 433, while return flights cost around AED 188.
How much is a return flight to Zanzibar?
A return flight to Zanzibar will typically cost around AED 367, however they can be found for as little as AED 51.
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 20 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. Salaam Letting (4 Bedroom, Zanzibar Hous is the closest property to Zanzibar Intl (0.0 km away from Zanzibar Intl).

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Reviews of airlines servicing Zanzibar

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Zanzibar?

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

What is the best airline to fly to Zanzibar?

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