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November 8 - November 15

Cheapest

CAI - Zanzibar

$717

$616

Round trip

November 6 - December 4

CAI - Zanzibar

$672

$618

Round trip

September 11 - September 21

Best
Earliest

CAI - Zanzibar

$1,009

$623

Round trip

October 2 - October 10

CAI - Zanzibar

$613

$623

Round trip

November 13 - November 20

CAI - Zanzibar

$715

$626

Round trip

November 8 - December 6

CAI - Zanzibar

$672

$626

Round trip

November 8 - November 22

CAI - Zanzibar

$691

$627

Round trip

December 6 - December 11

CAI - Zanzibar

$932

$627

Round trip

December 4 - December 11

CAI - Zanzibar

$918

$627

Round trip

November 15 - November 22

CAI - Zanzibar

$715

$627

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Cairo to Zanzibar

A typical journey from Cairo to Zanzibar takes about 17h 25m, including connections. Given that most itineraries for this route involve at least one stop, this duration reflects the overall travel time rather than a direct flight. Travelers should account for this when planning their trip.
For those seeking cheap flights from Cairo to Zanzibar, fares typically range from $550–$817, with a median of $663. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Only 4% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding a significant discount can be challenging. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert could be beneficial.
The cheapest time to fly from Cairo to Zanzibar is typically in February, with a median fare of $537. Other cost-effective months include May, where the median fare is $599, and April, with a median of $607. These months offer more favorable pricing compared to the overall median.
Most itineraries from Cairo to Zanzibar connect at least once, with only 1.4% of recent fares being non-stop. For the vast majority of flights that are not direct, the typical number of connections is 2. This means travelers should expect layovers as a standard part of their journey.
The distance between Cairo and Zanzibar is approximately 4126 kilometers. This classifies the route as a long-haul journey, which typically involves longer flight times and often includes multiple connections.

How much is a round trip from Cairo to Zanzibar

Regular price: $577 - $1,078

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

The regular price range for this route is between $577 and $1078. The current lowest deal is $617 with Air Cairo for travel from Nov 8-Nov 15.

now $617

Low $577

High $1,078

The cheapest time to fly from Cairo to Zanzibar

Flights from Cairo to Zanzibar are cheapest in February, with a median price of $537. The most expensive month to fly is July, with a median price of $1008. Prices are generally lower from February to December.

February

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Flights from $537

July

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Flights from $1,008

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Direct flights from Cairo to Zanzibar

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Last-minute flights going from Cairo to Zanzibar

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Zanzibar

Ethiopian Airlines

Cairo (CAI) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,202

$841

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Zanzibar

Ethiopian Airlines

Cairo (CAI) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,176

$844

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Zanzibar

Ethiopian Airlines

Cairo (CAI) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,177

$840

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Zanzibar

Ethiopian Airlines

Cairo (CAI) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,176

$844

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Zanzibar

Egyptair

Cairo (CAI) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Egyptair

$992

$643

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Zanzibar

Egyptair

Cairo (CAI) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Egyptair

$1,009

$643

One-way

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

3 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 20

$1,215  →  $748

38%

3 nights

Sep 25 - Sep 28

$1,110  →  $644

42%

6 nights

Sep 27 - Oct 3

$1,109  →  $644

42%

3 nights

Sep 11 - Sep 14

$1,101  →  $646

41%

Popular Airports to fly from Cairo to Zanzibar

Cairo - Zanzibar route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Cairo to Zanzibar are above the typical level, with deals from $617.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for the best prices

Historically, February offers the lowest median price at $537 for Cairo to Zanzibar.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect longer flights with 2+ stopovers

Flights from Cairo to Zanzibar typically take 17h 25m, with most requiring 2 or more stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 1.4% of deals are direct. Connecting flights are more common for this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air Cairo offers direct flights

Air Cairo has historically offered direct flights from Cairo to Zanzibar.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Historically, deals for Cairo to Zanzibar appear frequently, about 1 per day.

Cairo main airports to depart from

Cairo International (CAI)

Cheapest

Cairo International Airport is the cheapest option for flights from Cairo to Zanzibar.

📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$616

Zanzibar main airports to arrive at

Abeid Amani Karume International (ZNZ)

Cheapest

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is the primary gateway to Zanzibar, offering convenient access to the island.

📍 ~5 km from Zanzibar (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$616

Airports nearby Zanzibar used as alternative

Julius Nyerere International (DAR)

Julius Nyerere International is a primary international gateway for Tanzania, offering superior international connectivity.

📍 ~70 km from Zanzibar (reachable by short flight or ferry)

💸 Flights from ~$559

Moi International (MBA)

Moi International is a major international airport in neighboring Kenya with a good selection of flights.

📍 ~240 km from Zanzibar (requires international border crossing)

💸 Flights from ~$701

Kilimanjaro International (JRO)

Cheapest

Kilimanjaro International is a major Tanzanian international hub with frequent domestic connections from Zanzibar.

📍 ~360 km from Zanzibar (usually requires a domestic flight)

💸 Flights from ~$515

Pemba (PMA)

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

📍 ~120 km from Zanzibar

💸 Flights from ~$1003

Arusha (ARK)

Arusha is a secondary domestic hub for northern Tanzania with frequent flight links to Zanzibar.

📍 ~380 km from Zanzibar

💸 Flights from ~$588

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Zanzibar

Historically, the best time to purchase tickets for flights from Cairo to Zanzibar is 60+ days before departure, where the average price was $683. Prices typically increase closer to the departure date. For instance, flights booked 0-6 days out had an average price of $770, while those booked 7-13 days out averaged $905. Planning ahead can lead to more favorable pricing across the trailing quarter.

A good deal for a flight from Cairo to Zanzibar is considered to be around $550 or less. This threshold represents the 25th percentile of prices observed across the trailing quarter. The median price for this route historically has been $663, with 75% of prices falling below $817. Comparing your potential fare to these historical benchmarks can help you identify a favorable price.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Cairo to Zanzibar are February, with a median price of $537, and May, with a median price of $599. April also offered a relatively low median price of $607. The annual median price for this route across the trailing 270 days was $663. Travelers looking for the most economical options should consider these months.