Are there direct flights from Cairo to Zanzibar?

Direct flights from Cairo to Zanzibar are available, though they represent a smaller portion of the total routes. Historically, direct flights accounted for about 7.3% of the options observed across the trailing 90 days. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically encounter a median of 2 stopovers. This indicates that connecting flights are more common for this route.

What's the flight time from Cairo to Zanzibar?

The typical flight time for a direct flight 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 is considerably longer, averaging around 9 hours and 35 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences when planning their journey, as stopovers significantly extend travel time.

How much more do direct flights from Cairo to Zanzibar cost?

Historically, direct flights from Cairo to Zanzibar are typically about 2% more expensive than connecting flights. Across the trailing 90 days, the median price for a direct flight was $673, while connecting flights had a median price of $661. Direct flights constituted a small share of the options, representing approximately 1.4% of available routes. This indicates a modest premium for the convenience of a non-stop journey.

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Cairo to Zanzibar: Overview

Insights for flights from Cairo to Zanzibar

A typical journey from Cairo to Zanzibar takes about 17h 25m, including connections. This reflects the reality that most itineraries for this route involve at least one stopover. Given the distance, travelers should anticipate a full day of travel to reach Zanzibar from Cairo.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Cairo to Zanzibar, prices are typically $542–$790, with a median of $637. Right now, fares are below the typical level, with 39% of recent fares classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find favorable prices.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Cairo to Zanzibar? The data indicates that February is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $537. Following closely, May offers a median fare of $599, and April presents a median of $607. These months offer the best opportunities for lower prices on this route.

Most itineraries for flights from Cairo to Zanzibar connect at least once. Only 7.3% of recent fares were for direct flights from Cairo to Zanzibar. For the majority of itineraries that are not non-stop, the typical number of connections is 2, which contributes to the overall journey time.

The distance between Cairo and Zanzibar is approximately 4126 kilometers. This classifies the route as a long-haul journey, indicating a significant travel distance that typically involves extended flight times and often requires connecting flights.

How much is a round trip from Cairo to Zanzibar

Regular price: $620 - $1,180

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

The regular price range for flights from Cairo to Zanzibar is between $620 and $1180. The current lowest deal is $371 with Air Cairo, for travel from Nov 5-Nov 7.

now $371

Low $620

High $1,180

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

February

Cheapest

Flights from $537

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,008

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Direct flights from Cairo to Zanzibar

Egyptair

Last-minute flights going from Cairo to Zanzibar

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Zanzibar

Cairo (CAI) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Egyptair

$1,319

$775

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Zanzibar

Cairo (CAI) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Gulf Air

$1,414

$793

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Zanzibar

Cairo (CAI) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Qatar Airways

$1,306

$709

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Zanzibar

Cairo (CAI) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Emirates Airlines

$1,501

$822

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Zanzibar

Cairo (CAI) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Egyptair

$1,306

$753

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Zanzibar

Cairo (CAI) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Egyptair

$1,401

$797

One-way

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

5 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 24

$1,401 → $684

51%

2 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 20

$1,501 → $788

48%

3 nights

Sep 24 - Sep 27

$1,369 → $668

51%

2 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 18

$1,512 → $818

46%

Popular Airports to fly from Cairo to Zanzibar

Cairo - Zanzibar route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Cairo to Zanzibar are below the typical level at $371.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically cheapest

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from Cairo to Zanzibar, with a median price of $537.

⏱️ Flight duration

Typically 17h 25m with connections

Flights from Cairo to Zanzibar typically take 17 hours and 25 minutes, with 2 median stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, making up 92.7% of recent deals.

🏆 Airline highlight

Egyptair offers direct flights

Egyptair has offered 1 direct flight deal from Cairo to Zanzibar recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Cairo to Zanzibar appear frequently, with many deals in the last 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 ~$372

Zanzibar main airports to arrive at

Abeid Amani Karume International (ZNZ)

Cheapest

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is a convenient arrival airport for Zanzibar.

📍 ~7 km from Zanzibar (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$372

Airports nearby Zanzibar used as alternative

Julius Nyerere International (DAR)

Cheapest

Julius Nyerere International is a 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 ~$512

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Zanzibar

$1,364

Save $662

Egyptair

Business Class

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. Across the trailing quarter, prices for this booking window averaged around $683. In contrast, tickets purchased 7-13 days out typically cost about $905, while those bought 0-6 days before departure averaged $770. Planning ahead can lead to more favorable pricing.

A good deal for a flight from Cairo to Zanzibar is considered to be $542 or less. This threshold is based on pricing observed across the trailing 90 days. The median price for this route during that period was $637, with 75% of prices falling below $790. Keeping an eye out for prices at or below the good deal threshold can help you secure a more economical fare.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Cairo to Zanzibar are February, May, and April. February typically sees a median price of $537, while May and April have median prices of $599 and $607, respectively. The annual median price for this route across the trailing 270 days was $637. While April appears twice, it's important to note that pricing can fluctuate within a month.

Cairo to Zanzibar: Overview

Insights for flights from Cairo to Zanzibar

How much is a round trip from Cairo to Zanzibar

Regular price: $620 - $1,180

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

The regular price range for flights from Cairo to Zanzibar is between $620 and $1180. The current lowest deal is $371 with Air Cairo, for travel from Nov 5-Nov 7.

now $371

Low $620

High $1,180

The cheapest time to fly from Cairo to Zanzibar

February

Cheapest

Flights from $537

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,008

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