Are there direct flights from Cairo to Zanzibar?

Direct flights from Cairo to Zanzibar are historically uncommon, representing only 2.1% of all flights on this route across the trailing 90 days. Most travelers can expect to have connecting flights. When a connection is necessary, the median number of stopovers observed was 2.

What's the flight time from Cairo to Zanzibar?

The typical direct flight time from Cairo to Zanzibar is approximately 5 hours and 45 minutes, covering a distance of 4126 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration historically extends to about 16 hours and 20 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences when planning their journey.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Cairo to Zanzibar?

Historically, good prices on flights from Cairo to Zanzibar have been available on a regular basis. This route is classified as having regular price fluctuations that can lead to favorable deals. Travelers can typically find opportunities for good value when planning their trips.

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2026-11-07 – 2026-11-09
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Cairo to Zanzibar: Overview

Insights for flights from Cairo to Zanzibar

A typical journey from Cairo to Zanzibar takes about 5h 45m, including connecting itineraries. Given that most itineraries for this route involve at least one connection, this duration accounts for the total travel time from departure to arrival. This route is classified as a long-haul flight, covering a distance of 4126 kilometers.

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Cairo to Zanzibar, prices typically range from $826–$1216, with a median fare of $1064. Right now, current fares are above the typical level. Only 2% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding significantly discounted tickets can be challenging for this route. New deals show up several times a week, so keeping an eye on price alerts can be beneficial.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Cairo to Zanzibar? The data shows that February is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $389. Following closely, January offers a median fare of $448, and July presents a median of $484. These months represent the best opportunities for securing lower prices on this route.

Most itineraries from Cairo to Zanzibar connect at least once. Only 2.1% of recent fares were for direct flights from Cairo to Zanzibar. For the majority of itineraries that involve connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

How much is a round trip from Cairo to Zanzibar

Regular price: $625 - $1,259

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

The regular price range for this route is between 625 USD and 1259 USD. The current lowest deal is 501 USD with Air Cairo, for travel from Nov 27-Nov 30.

now $501

Low $625

High $1,259

The cheapest time to fly from Cairo to Zanzibar

The cheapest month to fly from Cairo to Zanzibar is February, with a median price of $389. The most expensive month is September, with a median price of $1159. Generally, prices are lower from January to November.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $389

September

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,159

Jan

Feb

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Cairo to Zanzibar

Egyptair

Last-minute flights going from Cairo to Zanzibar

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Zanzibar

Cairo (CAI) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Qatar Airways

$786

$783

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Zanzibar

Cairo (CAI) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Qatar Airways

$893

$823

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Zanzibar

Cairo (CAI) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Qatar Airways

$779

$782

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Zanzibar

Cairo (CAI) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Qatar Airways

$891

$783

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Zanzibar

Cairo (CAI) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Ethiopian Airlines

$887

$804

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Zanzibar

Cairo (CAI) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Qatar Airways

$732

$782

One-way

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

5 nights

Nov 4 - Nov 9

$882 → $459

48%

5 nights

Nov 7 - Nov 12

$845 → $454

46%

6 nights

Nov 8 - Nov 14

$804 → $455

43%

5 nights

Nov 3 - Nov 8

$890 → $545

39%

Popular Airports to fly from Cairo to Zanzibar

Cairo - Zanzibar route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Cairo to Zanzibar are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for prices around $389

Historically, February has been the cheapest month to fly, with median prices around $389.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 5h 45m

Direct flights to Zanzibar typically take 5h 45m, while connecting flights average 19h 0m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are available on 1 airline

Only 2.1% of recent flights were direct, with 1 airline offering nonstop service.

🏆 Airline highlight

Egyptair offers direct flights

Egyptair has offered direct flights from Cairo to Zanzibar, with 1 recent direct deal.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights from Cairo to Zanzibar appear regularly, with patterns emerging over 30 days.

Cairo main airports to depart from

Cairo International (CAI)

Cheapest

Cairo International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights from Cairo to Zanzibar.

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$434

Zanzibar main airports to arrive at

Abeid Amani Karume International (ZNZ)

Cheapest

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is a good choice for direct access to Zanzibar.

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

💸 Flights from ~$426

Airports nearby Zanzibar used as alternative

Julius Nyerere International (DAR)

Cheapest

Julius Nyerere International Airport is the primary international hub for Tanzania, offering frequent connections to Zanzibar.

📍 ~75 km from Zanzibar (requires a ferry or short flight to reach the mainland)

💸 Flights from ~$594

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Nov 06

Zanzibar, Tanzania

93% AI deal score

$2,042

$1,070

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Oct 30

Zanzibar, Tanzania

93% AI deal score

$2,327

$1,119

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From CAI

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Nov 06

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$1,881

$1,037

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From CAI

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Nov 27

Zanzibar, Tanzania

92% AI deal score

$1,845

$1,037

Save $808

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Business Class

From CAI

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Nov 15

Zanzibar, Tanzania

92% AI deal score

$1,857

$1,037

Save $820

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Business Class

From CAI

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Nov 27

Zanzibar, Tanzania

92% AI deal score

$1,849

$1,041

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From CAI

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Nov 08

Zanzibar, Tanzania

92% AI deal score

$1,868

$1,042

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Nov 15

Zanzibar, Tanzania

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$1,833

$1,042

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Zanzibar, Tanzania

92% AI deal score

$1,844

$1,042

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Nov 13

Zanzibar, Tanzania

92% AI deal score

$1,839

$1,042

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From CAI

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Nov 22

Zanzibar, Tanzania

92% AI deal score

$1,847

$1,053

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From CAI

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Nov 20

Zanzibar, Tanzania

92% AI deal score

$1,967

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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 typically 7-13 days before departure. During this window, the average price observed was around $505. Prices tend to be higher outside this period, with flights booked 0-6 days out averaging $1254, and those booked 14-27 days out averaging $1211. Even bookings made 60+ days in advance were historically higher, at an average of $1015.

Across the trailing quarter, a good deal for a flight from Cairo to Zanzibar was considered to be $826 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $1064. Prices above $1216 typically fell into the more expensive range. By comparing offers to the $826 threshold, travelers can identify favorable pricing.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Cairo to Zanzibar have been February, with a median price of $389, and January, with a median price of $448. July also showed a relatively lower median price of $484. These months offer significantly lower prices compared to the annual median of $1064 for this route, based on data from the trailing 270 days.

Cairo to Zanzibar: Overview

Insights for flights from Cairo to Zanzibar

How much is a round trip from Cairo to Zanzibar

Regular price: $625 - $1,259

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

The regular price range for this route is between 625 USD and 1259 USD. The current lowest deal is 501 USD with Air Cairo, for travel from Nov 27-Nov 30.

now $501

Low $625

High $1,259

The cheapest time to fly from Cairo to Zanzibar

February

Cheapest

Flights from $389

September

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,159

Jan

Feb

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Cairo to Zanzibar

Egyptair

Last-minute flights going from Cairo to Zanzibar

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Zanzibar

Cairo (CAI) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Qatar Airways

$786

$783

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Zanzibar

Cairo (CAI) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Qatar Airways

$893

$823

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Zanzibar

Cairo (CAI) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Qatar Airways

$779

$782

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Zanzibar

Cairo (CAI) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Qatar Airways

$891

$783

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Zanzibar

Cairo (CAI) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Ethiopian Airlines

$887

$804

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Zanzibar

Cairo (CAI) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Qatar Airways

$732

$782

One-way

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

5 nights

Nov 4 - Nov 9

$882 → $459

48%

5 nights

Nov 7 - Nov 12

$845 → $454

46%

6 nights

Nov 8 - Nov 14

$804 → $455

43%

5 nights

Nov 3 - Nov 8

$890 → $545

39%

Popular Airports to fly from Cairo to Zanzibar

Cairo - Zanzibar route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Cairo to Zanzibar are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for prices around $389

Historically, February has been the cheapest month to fly, with median prices around $389.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 5h 45m

Direct flights to Zanzibar typically take 5h 45m, while connecting flights average 19h 0m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are available on 1 airline

Only 2.1% of recent flights were direct, with 1 airline offering nonstop service.

🏆 Airline highlight

Egyptair offers direct flights

Egyptair has offered direct flights from Cairo to Zanzibar, with 1 recent direct deal.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights from Cairo to Zanzibar appear regularly, with patterns emerging over 30 days.

Cairo main airports to depart from

Cairo International (CAI)

Cheapest

Cairo International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights from Cairo to Zanzibar.

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$434

Zanzibar main airports to arrive at

Abeid Amani Karume International (ZNZ)

Cheapest

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is a good choice for direct access to Zanzibar.

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

💸 Flights from ~$426

Airports nearby Zanzibar used as alternative

Julius Nyerere International (DAR)

Cheapest

Julius Nyerere International Airport is the primary international hub for Tanzania, offering frequent connections to Zanzibar.

Zanzibar, Tanzania

92% AI deal score

$1,967

$1,053

Save $914

Egyptair

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Zanzibar

Cheap Flights from Cairo to Zanzibar

Today’s best flight deals from Cairo to Zanzibar

Cairo to Zanzibar: Overview

Insights for flights from Cairo to Zanzibar

How much is a round trip from Cairo to Zanzibar

The cheapest time to fly from Cairo to Zanzibar

Direct flights from Cairo to Zanzibar

Last-minute flights going from Cairo to Zanzibar

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

Popular Airports to fly from Cairo to Zanzibar

Cairo - Zanzibar route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in February for prices around $389

Direct flights take 5h 45m

Direct flights are available on 1 airline

Egyptair offers direct flights

Deals appear regularly

Cairo main airports to depart from

Zanzibar main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Zanzibar used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Zanzibar

Best Elite deals to Zanzibar

Nov 06

Oct 30

Nov 06

Nov 27

Nov 15

Nov 27

Nov 08

Nov 15

Nov 15

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Nov 20

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Zanzibar

When should I buy Cairo to Zanzibar tickets?

How do I know if a Cairo to Zanzibar flight is a good deal?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Cairo to Zanzibar?

Are there direct flights from Cairo to Zanzibar?

What's the flight time from Cairo to Zanzibar?

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Cairo to Zanzibar?

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Cairo to Zanzibar: Overview

Insights for flights from Cairo to Zanzibar

How much is a round trip from Cairo to Zanzibar

The cheapest time to fly from Cairo to Zanzibar

Direct flights from Cairo to Zanzibar

Last-minute flights going from Cairo to Zanzibar

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

Popular Airports to fly from Cairo to Zanzibar

Cairo - Zanzibar route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in February for prices around $389

Direct flights take 5h 45m

Direct flights are available on 1 airline

Egyptair offers direct flights

Deals appear regularly

Cairo main airports to depart from

Zanzibar main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Zanzibar used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Zanzibar

Best Elite deals to Zanzibar

Nov 06

Oct 30

Nov 06

Nov 27

Nov 15

Nov 27

Nov 08

Nov 15

Nov 15

Nov 13

Nov 22

Nov 20

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Zanzibar

When should I buy Cairo to Zanzibar tickets?

How do I know if a Cairo to Zanzibar flight is a good deal?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Cairo to Zanzibar?