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Cheap flights from Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Zanzibar from AED 988

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 28/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DXB — ZNZ
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Dubai Intl to Zanzibar Intl are usually found in January or March, booked 61 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Sunday and return on a Friday

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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

AED 1,238

One-way from

AED 988

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

AED 2,101

Good round-trip deal

AED 1,292 or less

Good one-way deal

AED 675 or less
Air Tanzania
  • Air Tanzania
  • 16/3-18/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 13h 40m total
  • Dubai to Zanzibar
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Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 28/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 50m total
  • Dubai to Zanzibar
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (AED 893 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (AED 172 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 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 21 February 2025.

Sun 16/304:00DXB - ZNZ
Nonstop5h 40mAir Tanzania
Tue 18/317:30ZNZ - DXB
1 stop8h 00mAir Tanzania
Deal found 20/2AED 1,238
Sun 16/304:00DXB - ZNZ
Nonstop5h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 18/314:35ZNZ - DXB
2 stops11h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2AED 1,480
Thu 20/305:40DXB - ZNZ
2 stops10h 35mEthiopian Air
Wed 26/302:35ZNZ - DXB
2 stops12h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/2AED 1,656
Wed 28/510:00DXB - ZNZ
Nonstop5h 30mflydubai
Mon 14/707:55ZNZ - DXB
Nonstop5h 35mflydubai
Deal found 20/2AED 1,855
Sat 1/311:25DXB - ZNZ
2 stops18h 30mOman Air
Sun 9/306:00ZNZ - DXB
1 stop20h 10mOman Air
Deal found 20/2AED 1,946
Wed 26/302:00DXB - ZNZ
2 stops27h 15mKenya Airways
Mon 31/320:40ZNZ - DXB
1 stop25h 45mKenya Airways
Deal found 20/2AED 2,226

Find flights from Dubai to Zanzibar within your budget

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 21 February 2025.

Fly from

Dubai

Fly to

Zanzibar

Route

Departure

Return

Price

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Sun 16/3

04:00-08:40

Nonstop5h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 18/3

17:30-02:30

1 stop8h 00m

AED 1,238

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Sun 16/3

04:00-08:40

Nonstop5h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 18/3

14:35-03:10

2 stops11h 35m

AED 1,480

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Thu 20/3

05:40-15:15

2 stops10h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 26/3

02:35-15:45

2 stops12h 10m

AED 1,656

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Thu 20/3

10:10-14:40

Nonstop5h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 27/3

21:35-03:45

Nonstop5h 10m

AED 1,877

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Sat 1/3

11:25-04:55

2 stops18h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 9/3

06:00-03:10

1 stop20h 10m

AED 1,946

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Wed 26/3

02:00-04:15

2 stops27h 15m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 31/3

20:40-23:25

1 stop25h 45m

AED 2,226

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Fri 28/2

04:25-18:15

1 stop14h 50m

AED 988

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Sat 1/3

11:25-04:55

2 stops18h 30m

AED 1,047

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Mon 14/4

10:00-14:30

Nonstop5h 30m

AED 1,135

DubaiZanzibar

DXB - ZNZ

DXBZNZ

Dubai Intl

Sat 1/3

20:05-21:30

3 stops26h 25m

AED 1,164

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Travel insights for flights from Dubai to Zanzibar

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Dubai to Zanzibar including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 14 February 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Dubai to Zanzibar, you should look to book at least 61 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 21 February 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 21 February 2025.

The most flights from DXB 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).

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 21 February 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with SWISS, Ethiopian Air and Kenya 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.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,568 reviews
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Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

BOS - ZRH

Food was not very good and the options were poor. The seat wasn't very comfortable. I would not choose to fly on this airline again. Their website was also difficult to navigate.

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,568 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,568 reviews
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Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

BOS - ZRH

Food was not very good and the options were poor. The seat wasn't very comfortable. I would not choose to fly on this airline again. Their website was also difficult to navigate.

Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
775 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,568 reviews
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Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

BOS - ZRH

Food was not very good and the options were poor. The seat wasn't very comfortable. I would not choose to fly on this airline again. Their website was also difficult to navigate.

Kenya Airways
6.8
Okay
263 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,568 reviews
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Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

BOS - ZRH

Food was not very good and the options were poor. The seat wasn't very comfortable. I would not choose to fly on this airline again. Their website was also difficult to navigate.

flydubai
6.6
Okay
140 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,568 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

BOS - ZRH

Food was not very good and the options were poor. The seat wasn't very comfortable. I would not choose to fly on this airline again. Their website was also difficult to navigate.

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 30m for a nonstop flight. There are 4 flights from Dubai Intl to Zanzibar per day from 5 airlines.

  • How popular is this Dubai to Zanzibar flight route?

    Within the past month, 540 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 1,238. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Ethiopian Air, from AED 1,656, and flydubai, from AED 1,877. These flights start at 41% 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 988 on Ethiopian Air. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Oman Air from AED 1,047 and flydubai from AED 1,135 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Dubai to Zanzibar?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for AED 642. While the most popular route (Dubai Intl - Zanzibar Intl) can be booked for AED 1,179 on average our data indicates AED 4,481 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 1,235AverageAED 1,550FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestAED 1,685AverageAED 1,797FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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flydubaiCheapestAED 1,788AverageAED 2,205FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestAED 1,970AverageAED 2,254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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