How many flights from Dubai to Zanzibar are non-stop?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 13.3% of flights from Dubai to Zanzibar were non-stop. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 2. This indicates that a significant majority of travelers on this route typically experience at least one connection. Travelers prioritizing direct routes may need to plan accordingly.

What's the flight time from Dubai to Zanzibar?

The typical direct flight from Dubai to Zanzibar has a median duration of 5 hours and 40 minutes, covering a distance of 3911 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, have a significantly longer median duration of 14 hours and 23 minutes. Travelers should account for this difference when planning their journey, as connecting flights can add substantial time to the trip.

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

Historically, good prices on flights from Dubai to Zanzibar are frequent. This route is consistently observed to offer favorable pricing opportunities. Travelers can often find competitive deals when planning their trips, indicating a healthy market for this destination. Monitoring prices regularly is recommended to take advantage of these frequent opportunities.

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Dubai to Zanzibar: Overview

Insights for flights from Dubai to Zanzibar

Most itineraries for cheap flights from Dubai to Zanzibar connect at least once, with only 13.3% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means that while direct flights from Dubai to Zanzibar are available, you will likely encounter options with one or more stops.

Right now, fares for flights from Dubai to Zanzibar typically range from $845–$1502, with a median price of $1191. Current fares are below the typical level, and about 20% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find competitive prices.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Dubai to Zanzibar? The data indicates that December is often the most affordable month, with a median fare of $326. Following closely are November, with a median fare of $359, and February, where the median fare is $556. Planning your trip during these months could result in significant savings.

How long is the flight from Dubai to Zanzibar? A typical journey, including connections, takes approximately 5h 40m. This median duration accounts for both direct and connecting flights, with connecting itineraries often extending to about 22h 50m. Non-stop flights, when available, also have a median duration of 5h 40m.

The distance between Dubai and Zanzibar is approximately 3911 km, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This distance typically involves a flight duration that falls within the medium-haul category, often requiring several hours in the air.

How much is a round trip from Dubai to Zanzibar

Regular price: $548 - $721

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

The regular price range for this route is between 548 USD and 721 USD. The current lowest deal is 394 USD with Kenya Airways for travel from Oct 30-Nov 1.

now $394

Low $548

High $721

The cheapest time to fly from Dubai to Zanzibar

The cheapest month to fly from Dubai to Zanzibar is December, with a median price of $467. The most expensive month is May, with a median price of $1490. Prices are generally lower from February to December.

December

Cheapest

Flights from $467

May

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,490

Feb

Mar

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Dubai to Zanzibar

Flydubai

Last-minute flights going from Dubai to Zanzibar

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

DXB - Zanzibar

Dubai (DXB) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Kenya Airways

$968

$397

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

DXB - Zanzibar

Dubai (DXB) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Air Tanzania

$843

$478

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

DXB - Zanzibar

Dubai (DXB) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Kenya Airways

$844

$490

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

DXB - Zanzibar

Dubai (DXB) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Kenya Airways

$904

$546

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

DXB - Zanzibar

Dubai (DXB) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Ethiopian Airlines

$955

$558

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

DXB - Zanzibar

Dubai (DXB) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Flydubai

$961

$568

One-way

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

1 night

Sep 17 - Sep 18

$961 → $395

59%

1 night

Sep 19 - Sep 20

$961 → $400

58%

3 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 22

$954 → $480

50%

2 nights

Sep 20 - Sep 22

$918 → $445

52%

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Dubai - Zanzibar route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares for flights from Dubai to Zanzibar are below the typical level at $394.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in December for prices around $326

Historically, the cheapest month to fly from Dubai to Zanzibar is December, with a median price of $326.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 5h 40m

Direct flights from Dubai to Zanzibar typically take 5 hours and 40 minutes, while connecting flights average 22 hours and 50 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Only 13.3% of recent fares are for direct flights, with connecting flights having a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Flydubai offers direct flights

Flydubai is an airline that offers direct flights from Dubai to Zanzibar.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Dubai to Zanzibar are frequent, appearing often in the last 30 days.

Dubai main airports to depart from

Dubai International (DXB)

Cheapest

Dubai International (DXB) is often the most convenient and cheapest option for flights to Zanzibar.

📍 ~11 km from Dubai city center (reachable by car or metro).

💸 Flights from ~$396

Zanzibar main airports to arrive at

Abeid Amani Karume International (ZNZ)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$375

Airports nearby Zanzibar used as alternative

Julius Nyerere International (DAR)

Julius Nyerere International is a primary international hub for Tanzania, offering connections to Zanzibar.

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

💸 Flights from ~$477

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Oct 16

Zanzibar, Tanzania

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$2,819

$1,566

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Egyptair

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From DXB

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Oct 11

Zanzibar, Tanzania

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$2,693

$1,570

Save $1,123

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Oct 09

Zanzibar, Tanzania

90% AI deal score

$2,694

$1,572

Save $1,122

Egyptair

Business Class

From DXB

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Oct 11

Zanzibar, Tanzania

88% AI deal score

$2,693

$1,653

Save $1,040

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From DXB

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Oct 15

Zanzibar, Tanzania

88% AI deal score

$2,692

$1,653

Save $1,039

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From DXB

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Oct 17

Zanzibar, Tanzania

88% AI deal score

$2,695

$1,653

Save $1,042

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From DXB

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Oct 07

Zanzibar, Tanzania

88% AI deal score

$2,692

$1,653

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Kenya Airways

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Oct 16

Zanzibar, Tanzania

88% AI deal score

$2,695

$1,653

Save $1,042

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From DXB

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Oct 12

Zanzibar, Tanzania

88% AI deal score

$2,690

$1,653

Save $1,037

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From DXB

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Oct 07

Zanzibar, Tanzania

88% AI deal score

$2,689

$1,653

Save $1,036

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From DXB

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Oct 15

Zanzibar, Tanzania

88% AI deal score

$2,690

$1,653

Save $1,037

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From DXB

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Sep 24

Zanzibar, Tanzania

84% AI deal score

$2,242

$1,684

Save $558

Kenya Airways

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Zanzibar

Historically, the lowest average prices for flights from Dubai to Zanzibar are found when booking 7-13 days in advance. During this period, the average price was around $956. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically sees a higher average price of $1715. Prices for bookings made 28-59 days out averaged $1142, indicating that waiting until the last minute can significantly increase costs.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Dubai to Zanzibar was considered to be $845 or less. The median price for this route was $1191. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed prices being $1502 or less. Travelers aiming for a more economical trip should target prices at or below the $845 threshold.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Dubai to Zanzibar are December, with a median price of $326, and November, with a median price of $359. February also shows a relatively lower median price of $556. These months offer significantly lower prices compared to the annual median of $1191 for this route, making them ideal for budget-conscious travelers.

Dubai to Zanzibar: Overview

Insights for flights from Dubai to Zanzibar

How much is a round trip from Dubai to Zanzibar

Regular price: $548 - $721

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

The regular price range for this route is between 548 USD and 721 USD. The current lowest deal is 394 USD with Kenya Airways for travel from Oct 30-Nov 1.

now $394

Low $548

High $721

The cheapest time to fly from Dubai to Zanzibar

December

Cheapest

Flights from $467

May

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,490

Feb

Mar

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Dubai to Zanzibar

Flydubai

Last-minute flights going from Dubai to Zanzibar

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

DXB - Zanzibar

Dubai (DXB) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Kenya Airways

$968

$397

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

DXB - Zanzibar

Dubai (DXB) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Air Tanzania

$843

$478

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

DXB - Zanzibar

Dubai (DXB) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Kenya Airways

$844

$490

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

DXB - Zanzibar

Dubai (DXB) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Kenya Airways

$904

$546

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

DXB - Zanzibar

Dubai (DXB) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Ethiopian Airlines

$955

$558

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

DXB - Zanzibar

Dubai (DXB) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Flydubai

$961

$568

One-way

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

1 night

Sep 17 - Sep 18

$961 → $395

59%

1 night

Sep 19 - Sep 20

$961 → $400

58%

3 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 22

$954 → $480

50%

2 nights

Sep 20 - Sep 22

$918 → $445

52%

Popular Airports to fly from Dubai to Zanzibar

Dubai - Zanzibar route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares for flights from Dubai to Zanzibar are below the typical level at $394.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in December for prices around $326

Historically, the cheapest month to fly from Dubai to Zanzibar is December, with a median price of $326.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 5h 40m

Direct flights from Dubai to Zanzibar typically take 5 hours and 40 minutes, while connecting flights average 22 hours and 50 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Only 13.3% of recent fares are for direct flights, with connecting flights having a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Flydubai offers direct flights

Flydubai is an airline that offers direct flights from Dubai to Zanzibar.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Dubai to Zanzibar are frequent, appearing often in the last 30 days.

Dubai main airports to depart from

Dubai International (DXB)

Cheapest

Dubai International (DXB) is often the most convenient and cheapest option for flights to Zanzibar.

📍 ~11 km from Dubai city center (reachable by car or metro).

💸 Flights from ~$396

Zanzibar main airports to arrive at

Abeid Amani Karume International (ZNZ)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$375

Airports nearby Zanzibar used as alternative

Julius Nyerere International (DAR)

Julius Nyerere International is a primary international hub for Tanzania, offering connections to Zanzibar.

Zanzibar, Tanzania

84% AI deal score

$2,242

$1,684

Save $558

Kenya Airways

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Zanzibar

Cheap Flights from Dubai to Zanzibar

Today’s best flight deals from Dubai to Zanzibar

Dubai to Zanzibar: Overview

Insights for flights from Dubai to Zanzibar

How much is a round trip from Dubai to Zanzibar

The cheapest time to fly from Dubai to Zanzibar

Direct flights from Dubai to Zanzibar

Last-minute flights going from Dubai to Zanzibar

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

Popular Airports to fly from Dubai to Zanzibar

Dubai - Zanzibar route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in December for prices around $326

Direct flights take 5h 40m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Flydubai offers direct flights

Deals are frequent for this route

Dubai 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

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

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How much is a round trip from Dubai to Zanzibar

The cheapest time to fly from Dubai to Zanzibar

Direct flights from Dubai to Zanzibar

Last-minute flights going from Dubai to Zanzibar

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

Popular Airports to fly from Dubai to Zanzibar

Dubai - Zanzibar route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in December for prices around $326

Direct flights take 5h 40m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Flydubai offers direct flights

Deals are frequent for this route

Dubai 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

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How much should a flight from Dubai to Zanzibar cost?

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