Are direct flights from Maputo to Zanzibar always the best option?

Direct flights usually offer convenience and save travel time, but they are not always the most economical choice. Flights with layovers can sometimes be significantly cheaper. Consider your budget and time constraints when making your decision.

Can flexible travel dates help on Maputo to Zanzibar flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can often lead to finding more affordable flight options. Prices can fluctuate significantly depending on the day of the week or specific times of the year. Adjusting your departure or return by a few days may result in savings.

What extra costs should I check before booking Maputo to Zanzibar flights?

Before booking, always check for potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and in-flight services. Also, consider the cost of transportation to and from the airports. These additional expenses can impact the overall price of your trip.

Flights From Maputo

To Zanzibar

Cheap Flights from Maputo to Zanzibar

Browse current best options from Maputo. Become a member to unlock all deals and get alerts when new deals appear.

Deals from

Maputo

RatePunk searches hundreds of travel sites at once for deals on flights to Zanzibar

Prices updated 5 days ago

402 airlines compared

80%+ AI score for best value

Fares are subject to change and may not be available for all dates. (Data last updated Jul 12, 2026.)

Today’s best flight deals from Maputo to Zanzibar

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Maputo to Zanzibar

Round trip

Sort by: Cheapest

August 4 - August 6

Cheapest

Best

MPM - Zanzibar

$780

$775

Round trip

July 28 - July 30

Cheapest

MPM - Zanzibar

$588

$775

Round trip

July 23 - July 25

MPM - Zanzibar

$627

$777

Round trip

July 27 - July 31

MPM - Zanzibar

$613

$806

Round trip

November 15 - November 20

MPM - Zanzibar

$584

$817

Round trip

August 6 - August 14

MPM - Zanzibar

$725

$821

Round trip

August 24 - August 28

MPM - Zanzibar

$739

$837

Round trip

July 17 - July 24

Earliest

MPM - Zanzibar

$603

$839

Round trip

August 1 - August 3

MPM - Zanzibar

$791

$849

Round trip

August 7 - August 13

MPM - Zanzibar

$747

$854

Round trip

Unlock all 500+ flight deals to Zanzibar and get alerts when great deals appear

Maputo to Zanzibar: Overview

Insights for flights from Maputo to Zanzibar

For cheap flights from Maputo to Zanzibar, fares typically range from $531–$723, with a median of $596. Right now, current fares are significantly above the typical level for this route. Currently, 0% of recent fares are classified as a good price, indicating that finding a deal might require some flexibility. New deals appear almost daily for this route, so monitoring prices can be beneficial.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Maputo to Zanzibar, the data indicates that December is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $507. Following closely, November offers a median fare of $528, and October presents a median of $536. These months generally offer more competitive pricing compared to the overall median.

The journey from Maputo to Zanzibar is classified as a medium-haul route, covering a distance of 2302 kilometers. This distance typically involves a longer travel time and often includes connections. Understanding this classification can help you plan for the overall travel experience.

A typical journey from Maputo to Zanzibar takes approximately 12h 25m, including connections. This duration accounts for the fact that most itineraries connect at least once. In fact, 0% of recent fares were non-stop, meaning you should expect to make at least two connections on most flights.

How much is a round trip from Maputo to Zanzibar

Regular price: $639 - $819

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

The regular price range for this route is $639 to $819. The current lowest deal is $775 with Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique. Travel dates are August 4-August 6.

now $775

Low $639

High $819

The cheapest time to fly from Maputo to Zanzibar

The cheapest month to fly from MPM to ZNZ is December, with a median price of $507. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $884. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

December

Cheapest

Flights from $507

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $884

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Maputo to Zanzibar

Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique

Ethiopian Airlines

Airlink

Precision Air

Last-minute flights going from Maputo to Zanzibar

Mon, Jul 13

⌛ Last-Minute

MPM - Zanzibar

Maputo (MPM) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Turkish Airlines

$594

$3,740

One-way

Tue, Jul 14

⌛ Last-Minute

MPM - Zanzibar

Maputo (MPM) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Ethiopian Airlines

$603

$1,103

One-way

Thu, Jul 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MPM - Zanzibar

Maputo (MPM) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique

$603

$920

One-way

Fri, Jul 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MPM - Zanzibar

Maputo (MPM) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique

$609

$840

One-way

Sat, Jul 18

⌛ Last-Minute

MPM - Zanzibar

Maputo (MPM) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique

$604

$953

One-way

Sat, Jul 18

⌛ Last-Minute

MPM - Zanzibar

Maputo (MPM) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Ethiopian Airlines

$604

$1,103

One-way

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

7 nights

Aug 24 - Aug 31

$716 → $795

11%

7 nights

Aug 14 - Aug 21

$717 → $810

13%

8 nights

Dec 28 - Jan 5

$738 → $831

13%

6 nights

Dec 30 - Jan 5

$734 → $831

13%

Popular Airports to fly from Maputo to Zanzibar

Maputo - Zanzibar route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Maputo to Zanzibar are above the typical level, with a median price of $596.

📅 Best time to fly

December is historically cheapest

Historically, December is the cheapest month to fly from Maputo to Zanzibar, with a median price of $507.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 12h 25m

Flights from Maputo to Zanzibar typically take 12h 25m, with a median of 2 stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Frequent deals on connecting flights

Deals on connecting flights from Maputo to Zanzibar are frequent, with multiple airlines offering routes.

🏆 Airline highlight

Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique offers deals

Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique has historically offered 50 deals on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Consider booking in December or November

Historically, the cheapest months to book are December ($507) and November ($528).

Maputo main airports to depart from

Maputo International (MPM)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$804

Zanzibar main airports to arrive at

Abeid Amani Karume International (ZNZ)

Cheapest

Arrive at ZNZ for direct access to Zanzibar, a convenient option for your journey from Maputo.

📍 ~7 km from Zanzibar (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$804

Airports nearby Zanzibar used as alternative

Julius Nyerere International (DAR)

Cheapest

This airport is a primary international gateway for Tanzania, offering superior international connectivity.

📍 ~75 km from Zanzibar (reachable by flight or ferry)

💸 Flights from ~$673

Moi International (MBA)

This major international airport in neighboring Kenya offers a good selection of European flights.

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

💸 Flights from ~$876

Kilimanjaro International (JRO)

This major Tanzanian international hub serves the northern circuit with frequent domestic connections from Zanzibar.

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

💸 Flights from ~$949

Pemba (PMA)

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

📍 ~70 km from Zanzibar

💸 Flights from ~$1058

Arusha (ARK)

This secondary domestic hub for northern Tanzania has frequent flight links to Zanzibar.

📍 ~370 km from Zanzibar

💸 Flights from ~$1106

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Zanzibar

Discover luxury on the budget with premium cabin class on flights from Maputo to Zanzibar.

Zanzibar, Tanzania

39% AI deal score

$3,785

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Zanzibar

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across different airlines and booking platforms can also help you identify better deals. Look out for sales or promotions that may be available.

Booking flights in advance often provides more options and potentially lower prices. However, last-minute deals can sometimes appear, so it's wise to monitor prices. The ideal booking time can vary, so consistent price checking is usually beneficial.

Comparing nearby airports can sometimes reveal alternative routes or more competitive pricing. While it may add to your travel time, the potential savings could make it a worthwhile consideration. Always factor in ground transportation costs and convenience.

Related routes

Consider alternative routes from Maputo

Flights from Maputo to Addis Ababa Flights from Maputo to Antananarivo Flights from Maputo to Beira Flights from Maputo to Johannesburg Flights from Maputo to Luanda Flights from Maputo to Lusaka Flights from Maputo to Victoria Falls

Cheap Flights from Maputo to Zanzibar

Today’s best flight deals from Maputo to Zanzibar

Unlock all 500+ flight deals to Zanzibar and get alerts when great deals appear

Maputo to Zanzibar: Overview

Insights for flights from Maputo to Zanzibar

How much is a round trip from Maputo to Zanzibar

The cheapest time to fly from Maputo to Zanzibar

Direct flights from Maputo to Zanzibar

Last-minute flights going from Maputo to Zanzibar

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

Popular Airports to fly from Maputo to Zanzibar

Maputo - Zanzibar route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

December is historically cheapest

Flights typically take 12h 25m

Frequent deals on connecting flights

Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique offers deals

Consider booking in December or November

Maputo 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

Jun 27

Jul 26

Jul 21

Jul 21

Jul 21

Jul 18

Jul 18

Jul 23

Jul 09

Sep 10

Jul 18

Jun 26

Jul 09

Jul 02

Jul 09

Jul 02

Jul 02

Jun 18

Jun 27

Jun 27

Jun 27

Jul 18

Jun 21

Jun 30

Jun 30

Jun 30

Jul 09

Jul 23

Jul 09

Jul 02

Jul 09

Jul 09

Jul 02

Jul 09

Jul 02

Jul 09

Jun 18

Jun 18

Jul 02

Jul 09

Jun 27

Jul 18

Jun 27

Jun 27

Jun 27

Jul 02

Jul 02

Jun 27

Jun 27

Jun 27

Jun 27

Jun 27

Jun 27

Jun 27

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Zanzibar

How can I find cheap flights from Maputo to Zanzibar?

How can I find cheap flights from Maputo to Zanzibar?