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Cheap Flights from Zanzibar to Nairobi

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Today’s best flight deals from Zanzibar to Nairobi

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Zanzibar to Nairobi

September 26 - October 15

Cheapest

ZNZ - Nairobi

$343

$299

Round trip

September 29 - October 15

Cheapest

ZNZ - Nairobi

$358

$299

Round trip

October 5 - October 15

ZNZ - Nairobi

$353

$304

Round trip

October 6 - October 15

ZNZ - Nairobi

$356

$304

Round trip

September 29 - October 1

Best

ZNZ - Nairobi

$389

$304

Round trip

September 26 - October 1

ZNZ - Nairobi

$374

$304

Round trip

October 7 - October 11

ZNZ - Nairobi

$369

$306

Round trip

September 19 - October 14

ZNZ - Nairobi

$339

$310

Round trip

September 19 - September 25

ZNZ - Nairobi

$368

$310

Round trip

September 18 - October 14

Earliest

ZNZ - Nairobi

$339

$310

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Zanzibar to Nairobi

For those seeking cheap flights from Zanzibar to Nairobi, December stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of $176. September is also a strong contender, offering a median fare of $178, while February presents another good option with a median of $209.
Fares for the Zanzibar to Nairobi route typically range from $193–$302, with a median price of $219. Right now, current fares are near the typical level for this route. Approximately 12% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that competitive deals can be found.
When considering flights from Zanzibar to Nairobi, a meaningful share are non-stop, the rest connect once. Specifically, 43.1% of recent itineraries are direct flights from Zanzibar to Nairobi. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 1.
A typical journey from Zanzibar to Nairobi, including connections, takes approximately 4h 20m. This duration reflects the overall travel time for most itineraries on this route.
The air distance between Zanzibar and Nairobi is 602 km, classifying this as a short-haul route. This relatively short distance contributes to the overall travel time and flight options available.

How much is a round trip from Zanzibar to Nairobi

Regular price: $317 - $430

Prices for flights from Zanzibar to Nairobi are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Zanzibar to Nairobi is between $317 and $430. The current lowest deal is $299 with Air Tanzania, for travel from Sep 29-Oct 15.

now $299

Low $317

High $430

The cheapest time to fly from Zanzibar to Nairobi

Flights from Zanzibar to Nairobi are cheapest in December, with a median price of $176. The most expensive month to fly is May, with a median price of $226. Prices are generally lower from February to December.

December

Cheapest

Flights from $176

May

Most Expensive

Flights from $226

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Direct flights from Zanzibar to Nairobi

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Last-minute flights going from Zanzibar to Nairobi

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

ZNZ - Nairobi

Precision Air

Zanzibar (ZNZ) - Nairobi (NBO)

Precision Air

$382

$377

One-way

Tue, Jun 23

⌛ Last-Minute

ZNZ - Nairobi

Precision Air

Zanzibar (ZNZ) - Nairobi (NBO)

Precision Air

$381

$408

One-way

Wed, Jun 24

⌛ Last-Minute

ZNZ - Nairobi

Precision Air

Zanzibar (ZNZ) - Nairobi (NBO)

Precision Air

$405

$378

One-way

Thu, Jun 25

⌛ Last-Minute

ZNZ - Nairobi

Ethiopian Airlines

Zanzibar (ZNZ) - Nairobi (NBO)

Ethiopian Airlines

$397

$341

One-way

Thu, Jun 25

⌛ Last-Minute

ZNZ - Nairobi

Ethiopian Airlines

Zanzibar (ZNZ) - Nairobi (NBO)

Ethiopian Airlines

$397

$347

One-way

Thu, Jun 25

⌛ Last-Minute

ZNZ - Nairobi

Precision Air

Zanzibar (ZNZ) - Nairobi (NBO)

Precision Air

$392

$401

One-way

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

2 nights

Sep 29 - Oct 1

$389  →  $304

22%

5 nights

Sep 26 - Oct 1

$374  →  $304

19%

4 nights

Oct 7 - Oct 11

$369  →  $306

17%

16 nights

Sep 29 - Oct 15

$358  →  $299

16%

Popular Airports to fly from Zanzibar to Nairobi

Zanzibar - Nairobi route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from Zanzibar to Nairobi are near the typical level, with 12% good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in December for the best prices

Historically, December is the cheapest month to fly from Zanzibar to Nairobi, with a median price of $176.

⏱️ Flight duration

Short-haul flights, 4h 20m median duration

Flights from Zanzibar to Nairobi are typically short-haul, with a median duration of 4 hours 20 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Mixed availability of direct flights

About 43% of recent deals are for direct flights. Connecting flights typically have 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Régional offers direct flights

Régional has offered direct flights from Zanzibar to Nairobi in recent deals.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Zanzibar to Nairobi are frequent, with 0.67 deals per day.

Zanzibar main airports to depart from

Abeid Amani Karume International (ZNZ)

Cheapest

Abeid Amani Karume International is a convenient departure airport for flights from Zanzibar to Nairobi.

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

💸 Flights from ~$299

Nairobi main airports to arrive at

Jomo Kenyatta International (NBO)

Cheapest

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is a primary arrival option for flights to Nairobi from Zanzibar.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$299

Wilson (WIL)

Wilson Airport offers an alternative arrival point for travelers flying to Nairobi from Zanzibar.

📍 ~5 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$468

Airports nearby Nairobi used as alternative

Kilimanjaro International (JRO)

Cheapest

Consider Kilimanjaro International for international travel, but be aware it requires crossing an international border into Tanzania.

📍 ~240 km from Nairobi (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$180

Arusha (ARK)

Arusha Airport is a regional hub for northern Tanzania, offering frequent domestic and regional connections.

📍 ~280 km from Nairobi (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$185

Nanyuki (NYK)

Nanyuki Airport is located within Kenya, avoiding international border complexities, and is relatively close to Nairobi.

📍 ~150 km from Nairobi (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$955

Amboseli (ASV)

Amboseli Airport is useful for specific regional transit within southern Kenya with some scheduled domestic services.

📍 ~190 km from Nairobi (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$880

Mara Serena (MRE)

Mara Serena is an active airstrip in the Maasai Mara region, regularly serviced by domestic bush carriers.

📍 ~280 km from Nairobi (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$904

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From ZNZ

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Sep 03

Nairobi, Kenya

45% AI deal score

$1,445

$1,189

Save $256

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Nairobi, Kenya

45% AI deal score

$1,456

$1,205

Save $251

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Nairobi, Kenya

44% AI deal score

$1,381

$1,189

Save $192

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Nairobi, Kenya

43% AI deal score

$1,381

$1,215

Save $166

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Jul 17

Nairobi, Kenya

42% AI deal score

$1,453

$1,347

Save $106

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Nairobi, Kenya

42% AI deal score

$1,452

$1,347

Save $105

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Jun 24

Nairobi, Kenya

41% AI deal score

$1,448

$1,412

Save $36

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Aug 16

Nairobi, Kenya

40% AI deal score

$1,350

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Nov 09

Nairobi, Kenya

40% AI deal score

$1,411

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Nairobi, Kenya

40% AI deal score

$1,411

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Nairobi, Kenya

40% AI deal score

$1,411

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Nairobi, Kenya

40% AI deal score

$1,411

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Nairobi, Kenya

40% AI deal score

$1,411

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Nairobi, Kenya

40% AI deal score

$1,411

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Dec 02

Nairobi, Kenya

40% AI deal score

$1,476

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Nov 09

Nairobi, Kenya

39% AI deal score

$1,409

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Sep 10

Nairobi, Kenya

39% AI deal score

$1,473

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Aug 03

Nairobi, Kenya

39% AI deal score

$1,501

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Jun 18

Nairobi, Kenya

38% AI deal score

$1,410

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Jul 20

Nairobi, Kenya

37% AI deal score

$1,473

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Jul 15

Nairobi, Kenya

37% AI deal score

$1,475

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Jun 24

Nairobi, Kenya

37% AI deal score

$1,485

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Jun 24

Nairobi, Kenya

37% AI deal score

$1,499

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Jul 15

Nairobi, Kenya

37% AI deal score

$1,501

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Jun 27

Nairobi, Kenya

35% AI deal score

$8,631

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Jun 28

Nairobi, Kenya

35% AI deal score

$8,632

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Jun 29

Nairobi, Kenya

35% AI deal score

$8,635

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Jul 07

Nairobi, Kenya

35% AI deal score

$8,642

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Jul 01

Nairobi, Kenya

35% AI deal score

$8,642

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Jun 29

Nairobi, Kenya

35% AI deal score

$9,100

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Jun 18

Nairobi, Kenya

31% AI deal score

$1,612

From ZNZ

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Jun 18

Nairobi, Kenya

30% AI deal score

$1,672

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Nairobi

Historically, booking flights from Zanzibar to Nairobi within 0-6 days of departure has yielded the lowest average prices, at around $260. Prices tend to be higher for bookings made 7-13 days out, averaging $285, and 14-27 days out, averaging $295. Even bookings made 60+ days in advance show an average price of $267, which is slightly higher than the last-minute window. This suggests that for this route, last-minute deals can often be more favorable.

Based on historical data across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Zanzibar to Nairobi is considered to be $193 or less. The median price for this route has been $219. Prices typically range, with 75% of observed prices being $302 or less. Aiming for a price at or below $193 would place your fare among the more economical options available.

Historically, December has been the cheapest month to fly from Zanzibar to Nairobi, with a median price of $176. September also offers favorable prices, with a median of $178. While February has a median price of $209, the annual median price for this route is $219. Travelers looking for more budget-friendly options should consider flying in December or September.

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