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Cheap flights from Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Zanzibar from AED 643

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 29/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DXB — ZNZ
20 Apr — 27 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Dubai Intl to Zanzibar Intl are usually found in April or March, booked 57 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Sunday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Dubai to Zanzibar

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dubai (DXB) to Zanzibar (ZNZ). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 15 April 2025.

Round-trip from

AED 1,307

One-way from

AED 643

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

April

Average price

AED 1,601

Good round-trip deal

AED 1,455 or less

Good one-way deal

AED 676 or less
Air Tanzania
  • Air Tanzania
  • 16/5-21/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 40m total
  • Dubai to Zanzibar
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Air Tanzania
  • Air Tanzania
  • 29/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 00m total
  • Dubai to Zanzibar
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (AED 1,131 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (AED 183 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Dubai Intl to Zanzibar Intl.
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Cheapest flights from Dubai to Zanzibar
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dubai to Zanzibar. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 April 2025.

Fri 16/504:00DXB - ZNZ
Nonstop5h 40mAir Tanzania
Wed 21/509:30ZNZ - DXB
1 stop16h 00mAir Tanzania
Deal found 14/4AED 1,307
Thu 17/410:05DXB - ZNZ
Nonstop5h 25mflydubai
Tue 22/421:20ZNZ - DXB
Nonstop5h 35mflydubai
Deal found 14/4AED 1,352
Thu 8/505:00DXB - ZNZ
1 stop10h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/521:20ZNZ - DXB
Nonstop5h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4AED 1,513
Sun 4/505:40DXB - ZNZ
1 stop13h 35mEthiopian Air
Fri 9/503:40ZNZ - DXB
1 stop11h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 14/4AED 1,649
Wed 31/1206:05DXB - ZNZ
1 stop8h 25mOman Air
Fri 9/106:00ZNZ - DXB
1 stop8h 40mOman Air
Deal found 13/4AED 1,939
Tue 29/423:20DXB - ZNZ
1 stop9h 40mQatar Airways
Mon 12/523:20ZNZ - DXB
1 stop11h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 14/4AED 2,038
Mon 5/500:55DXB - ZNZ
2 stops28h 20mKenya Airways
Sun 11/520:40ZNZ - DXB
1 stop25h 45mKenya Airways
Deal found 14/4AED 2,145

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Dubai to Zanzibar that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 220,657 searches. Data last updated 15 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Dubai to Zanzibar that are best for you.

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Price

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Fri 16/5

04:00-08:40

Nonstop5h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 21/5

09:30-02:30

1 stop16h 00m

AED 1,307

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Thu 8/5

10:05-14:30

Nonstop5h 25m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 11/5

21:20-03:55

Nonstop5h 35m

AED 1,355

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Thu 8/5

05:00-14:00

1 stop10h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 11/5

21:20-03:55

Nonstop5h 35m

AED 1,513

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Sun 4/5

05:40-18:15

1 stop13h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 9/5

03:40-15:45

1 stop11h 05m

AED 1,649

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Sat 3/5

11:05-05:00

2 stops18h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 1/6

06:00-15:40

1 stop8h 40m

AED 1,969

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Tue 29/4

23:20-08:00

1 stop9h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 12/5

23:20-11:40

1 stop11h 20m

AED 2,038

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Mon 5/5

00:55-04:15

2 stops28h 20m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 11/5

20:40-23:25

1 stop25h 45m

AED 2,145

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Thu 29/5

05:00-14:00

1 stop10h 00m

AED 643

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Thu 29/5

10:05-14:30

Nonstop5h 25m

AED 885

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Wed 14/5

19:55-15:15

3 stops20h 20m

AED 959

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Best time to book a flight from Dubai to Zanzibar

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Zanzibar from Dubai with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Dubai to Zanzibar

How far ahead should I book a flight from Dubai to Zanzibar?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Dubai to Zanzibar. Price data was last updated on 11 April 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Dubai to Zanzibar, you should look to book at least 57 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Dubai 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 15 April 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Dubai to Zanzibar at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 20% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Weekly flight availability from Dubai to Zanzibar

Explore weekly flight availability from Dubai 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 15 April 2025.

The most flights from DXB to ZNZ are scheduled on a Sunday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Rainfall in Zanzibar by month

Plan your trip to Zanzibar by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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

Plan your trip to Zanzibar by taking into account the average temperature totals 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 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 15 April 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, SWISS and Qatar Airways from Dubai to Zanzibar by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,196 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,196 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,196 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,578 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,196 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,551 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,196 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,760 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,196 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Dubai to Zanzibar. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Dubai to Zanzibar?

    If you book a flight from Dubai to Zanzibar, you will be flying from Dubai Intl to Zanzibar Intl. Flights to Zanzibar Intl (ZNZ) from Dubai Intl (DXB) take 5h 25m for a nonstop flight. There are 2 flights from Dubai Intl to Zanzibar per day from 5 airlines.

  • How popular is this Dubai to Zanzibar flight route?

    Within the past month, 581 users have taken a look at flights from Dubai Intl to Zanzibar Intl.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Dubai to Zanzibar round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Dubai to Zanzibar return from AED 1,307. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are flydubai, from AED 1,355, and Ethiopian Air, from AED 1,649. These flights start at 35% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Dubai to Zanzibar one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as AED 643 on Air Tanzania. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include flydubai from AED 885 and Oman Air from AED 1,021 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Dubai to Zanzibar?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for AED 665. While the most popular route (Dubai Intl - Zanzibar Intl) can be booked for AED 1,142 on average our data indicates AED 4,418 when flying from Dubai to Zanzibar.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Dubai to Zanzibar that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Dubai to Zanzibar?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Dubai to Zanzibar?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dubai 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 1,530FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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flydubaiCheapestAED 1,502AverageAED 2,171FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestAED 1,675AverageAED 1,936FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestAED 1,970AverageAED 2,397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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EmiratesCheapestAED 2,200AverageAED 2,617FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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