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Cheap Flights from Abidjan to Zanzibar

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Today’s best flight deals from Abidjan to Zanzibar

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Abidjan to Zanzibar

July 28 - July 29

Cheapest
Best

ABJ - Zanzibar

$1,158

$1,082

Round trip

October 22 - October 29

ABJ - Zanzibar

$1,212

$1,171

Round trip

October 8 - October 14

ABJ - Zanzibar

$1,217

$1,171

Round trip

June 18 - June 25

Earliest

ABJ - Zanzibar

$1,195

$1,172

Round trip

July 16 - July 21

ABJ - Zanzibar

$1,141

$1,172

Round trip

September 8 - September 17

ABJ - Zanzibar

$1,171

$1,172

Round trip

September 1 - September 17

ABJ - Zanzibar

$1,119

$1,172

Round trip

October 8 - October 15

ABJ - Zanzibar

$1,215

$1,172

Round trip

July 14 - July 21

ABJ - Zanzibar

$1,131

$1,172

Round trip

July 14 - July 22

ABJ - Zanzibar

$1,120

$1,173

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Abidjan to Zanzibar

When looking for cheap flights from Abidjan to Zanzibar, you'll find that April typically offers the lowest median fares, at around $937. Other favorable months for travel include May, with a median fare of $961, and August, where the median fare is approximately $1,002. These months present the best opportunities for more economical travel on this route.
Fares for flights from Abidjan to Zanzibar typically range from $849–$1,107, with a median price of $991. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Unfortunately, 0% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding deals might require careful timing.
Most itineraries for flights from Abidjan to Zanzibar connect at least once. There are no direct flights from Abidjan to Zanzibar, as 0% of recent fares were non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2, which means you should plan for at least two stops on your journey.
A typical journey from Abidjan to Zanzibar takes approximately 19h 55m, including connections. Given that most itineraries involve at least one stopover, this duration accounts for the time spent in transit and during layovers. This route covers a distance of 4,957 km, classifying it as a long-haul flight.

How much is a round trip from Abidjan to Zanzibar

Regular price: $1,015 - $1,215

Prices for flights from Abidjan to Zanzibar are currently within the regular range.

Regular prices for this route typically range from $1015 to $1215. The current lowest deal is $1082 with Kenya Airways, for travel from July 28 to July 29.

now $1,082

Low $1,015

High $1,215

The cheapest time to fly from Abidjan to Zanzibar

The cheapest month to fly from ABJ to ZNZ is April, with a median price of $937. The most expensive month is February, with a median price of $1195. Prices are generally lower from April to November.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $937

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,195

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Direct flights from Abidjan to Zanzibar

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Last-minute flights going from Abidjan to Zanzibar

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

ABJ - Zanzibar

Kenya Airways

Abidjan (ABJ) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Kenya Airways

$1,195

$1,172

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

ABJ - Zanzibar

Kenya Airways

Abidjan (ABJ) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Kenya Airways

$1,274

$1,218

One-way

Tue, Jun 23

⌛ Last-Minute

ABJ - Zanzibar

Kenya Airways

Abidjan (ABJ) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Kenya Airways

$1,213

$1,259

One-way

Tue, Jun 23

⌛ Last-Minute

ABJ - Zanzibar

Kenya Airways

Abidjan (ABJ) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Kenya Airways

$1,213

$1,260

One-way

Sat, Jun 27

⌛ Last-Minute

ABJ - Zanzibar

Kenya Airways

Abidjan (ABJ) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Kenya Airways

$1,244

$1,260

One-way

Tue, Jun 30

⌛ Last-Minute

ABJ - Zanzibar

Kenya Airways

Abidjan (ABJ) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Kenya Airways

$1,141

$1,218

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Abidjan to Zanzibar

6 nights

Aug 25 - Aug 31

$1,397  →  $1,173

16%

4 nights

Aug 6 - Aug 10

$1,469  →  $1,256

15%

7 nights

Aug 25 - Sep 1

$1,397  →  $1,220

13%

11 nights

Aug 20 - Aug 31

$1,341  →  $1,174

12%

Popular Airports to fly from Abidjan to Zanzibar

Abidjan - Zanzibar route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Abidjan to Zanzibar are above the typical level, with a median price of $991.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically the cheapest month

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly from Abidjan to Zanzibar, with a median price of $937.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 19h 55m

Flights from Abidjan to Zanzibar typically take 19h 55m, with 2 stopovers being common.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with no direct flights historically available.

🏆 Airline highlight

Kenya Airways offers connecting flights

Kenya Airways has historically offered connecting flights for the Abidjan to Zanzibar route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Abidjan to Zanzibar are frequent, appearing 0.87 times per day.

Abidjan main airports to depart from

Port Bouet (ABJ)

Cheapest

Port Bouet Airport is a convenient departure point for flights from Abidjan to Zanzibar.

📍 ~15 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1082

Zanzibar main airports to arrive at

Abeid Amani Karume International (ZNZ)

Cheapest

ZNZ is the primary airport for Zanzibar, offering convenient access to the island's attractions.

📍 ~7 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1082

Airports nearby Zanzibar used as alternative

Julius Nyerere International (DAR)

This airport is a primary international gateway for Tanzania, offering superior international connectivity.

📍 ~75 km from Zanzibar (reachable by flight or ferry)

💸 Flights from ~$1095

Moi International (MBA)

Cheapest

This major international airport in neighboring Kenya offers a good selection of European flights.

📍 ~270 km from Zanzibar (requires international border crossing)

💸 Flights from ~$915

Kilimanjaro International (JRO)

This major Tanzanian international hub serves the northern circuit with frequent domestic connections from Zanzibar.

📍 ~330 km from Zanzibar (usually requires a domestic flight)

💸 Flights from ~$1160

Pemba (PMA)

This airport is the closest alternative geographically, located on the sister island of Pemba.

📍 ~120 km from Zanzibar (primarily served by small aircraft)

💸 Flights from ~$1579

Arusha (ARK)

This secondary domestic hub for northern Tanzania offers frequent flight links to Zanzibar.

📍 ~380 km from Zanzibar

💸 Flights from ~$1537

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From ABJ

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Oct 02

Zanzibar, Tanzania

82% AI deal score

$3,241

$2,571

Save $670

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Zanzibar, Tanzania

79% AI deal score

$3,008

$2,665

Save $343

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Zanzibar, Tanzania

78% AI deal score

$3,240

$2,988

Save $252

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Zanzibar, Tanzania

77% AI deal score

$3,071

$2,881

Save $190

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Zanzibar, Tanzania

77% AI deal score

$3,046

$2,886

Save $160

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Zanzibar, Tanzania

77% AI deal score

$3,107

$2,955

Save $152

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Aug 25

Zanzibar, Tanzania

76% AI deal score

$3,001

$2,993

Save $8

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Aug 01

Zanzibar, Tanzania

76% AI deal score

$3,117

$3,048

Save $69

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Sep 17

Zanzibar, Tanzania

76% AI deal score

$3,222

$3,163

Save $59

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Zanzibar, Tanzania

75% AI deal score

$3,069

$3,065

Save $4

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Sep 01

Zanzibar, Tanzania

75% AI deal score

$3,163

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Sep 03

Zanzibar, Tanzania

75% AI deal score

$3,272

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Nov 20

Zanzibar, Tanzania

71% AI deal score

$3,160

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Jul 16

Zanzibar, Tanzania

70% AI deal score

$3,371

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Sep 05

Zanzibar, Tanzania

70% AI deal score

$3,439

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Zanzibar, Tanzania

70% AI deal score

$3,439

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Jul 09

Zanzibar, Tanzania

69% AI deal score

$3,278

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Jul 11

Zanzibar, Tanzania

69% AI deal score

$3,563

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Jul 10

Zanzibar, Tanzania

69% AI deal score

$3,569

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Jun 27

Zanzibar, Tanzania

68% AI deal score

$4,499

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Jun 27

Zanzibar, Tanzania

68% AI deal score

$4,508

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Jun 28

Zanzibar, Tanzania

68% AI deal score

$4,682

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Jun 28

Zanzibar, Tanzania

68% AI deal score

$4,691

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Zanzibar, Tanzania

67% AI deal score

$3,160

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Aug 11

Zanzibar, Tanzania

67% AI deal score

$3,588

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Aug 11

Zanzibar, Tanzania

67% AI deal score

$3,590

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Zanzibar, Tanzania

67% AI deal score

$4,162

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Jun 27

Zanzibar, Tanzania

67% AI deal score

$5,915

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Zanzibar, Tanzania

66% AI deal score

$3,510

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Jun 18

Zanzibar, Tanzania

66% AI deal score

$6,018

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Jun 18

Zanzibar, Tanzania

65% AI deal score

$6,248

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Jun 18

Zanzibar, Tanzania

65% AI deal score

$6,248

From ABJ

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Jun 18

Zanzibar, Tanzania

65% AI deal score

$6,250

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Zanzibar

To find cheaper flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices from various airlines and online travel agencies can also help you identify more affordable options. Sometimes, flying on weekdays or during off-peak seasons may result in lower fares.

Booking in advance often provides more competitive prices, especially for popular routes. However, last-minute deals can sometimes appear, though they are less common. It's usually beneficial to monitor fare trends and book when prices seem favorable for your travel plans.

Comparing nearby airports can sometimes uncover different flight options or potentially lower fares. While not always necessary, it may offer more choices for departure or arrival. Always consider the additional travel time and cost to and from these alternative airports.

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