Are there direct flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar?

Yes, direct flights are available from Nairobi to Zanzibar. Historically, direct flights have accounted for 50.9% of all observed flights on this route across the trailing 90 days. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers is typically one. This indicates a good chance of finding a non-stop option for your journey.

How long is the flight from Nairobi to Zanzibar?

The typical direct flight from Nairobi to Zanzibar has a median duration of 1 hour and 30 minutes, covering a distance of 602 kilometers. If your journey includes one stop, the median flight time increases significantly to 7 hours and 20 minutes. Travelers should consider these durations when planning their trip to Zanzibar.

How often do cheap flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar come up?

Cheap flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar are considered to come up frequently. This classification is based on historical data observed across the trailing 30 days. Travelers on this route often have opportunities to find favorable prices due to the consistent availability of deals.

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Nairobi to Zanzibar: Overview

Insights for flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar, September stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of $215. October is also a strong contender for budget-conscious travel, offering a median fare of $218. Following closely, July presents another good option with a median fare of $226.

Right now, fares for flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar typically range from $219–$413, with a median price of $257. Current fares are near the typical level. Approximately 27% of recent fares for this route were classified as a good price, indicating that competitive deals are available.

When considering direct flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar, about 50.9% of recent itineraries are non-stop. This means a meaningful share are non-stop, while the remaining itineraries typically include 1 stopover. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find suitable flights.

A typical journey from Nairobi to Zanzibar takes approximately 1h 30m, including connections. For non-stop flights, the median duration is also 1h 30m. However, if your itinerary includes connections, the median flight time extends to 7h 20m.

The distance between Nairobi and Zanzibar is 602 km, classifying this as a short-haul route. This relatively short distance contributes to the quick flight times and frequent service available on this corridor.

How much is a round trip from Nairobi to Zanzibar

Regular price: $397 - $490

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

The regular price range for flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar is typically between 397 USD and 490 USD. Currently, the lowest deal available is 299 USD with Air Tanzania for travel from Dec 12-Dec 17.

now $299

Low $397

High $490

The cheapest time to fly from Nairobi to Zanzibar

The cheapest month to fly from NBO to ZNZ is September, with a median price of $226. The most expensive month is May, with a median price of $301. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

September

Cheapest

Flights from $226

May

Most Expensive

Flights from $301

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar

Kenya Airways

Last-minute flights going from Nairobi to Zanzibar

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Zanzibar

Nairobi (NBO) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Air Tanzania

$601

$323

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Zanzibar

Nairobi (NBO) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Air Tanzania

$521

$321

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Zanzibar

Nairobi (NBO) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Air Tanzania

$521

$322

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Zanzibar

Nairobi (NBO) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Air Tanzania

$492

$328

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Zanzibar

Nairobi (NBO) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Air Tanzania

$489

$328

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Zanzibar

Nairobi (NBO) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Air Tanzania

$594

$396

One-way

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

2 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 17

$601 → $323

46%

4 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 22

$588 → $322

45%

4 nights

Sep 20 - Sep 24

$575 → $323

44%

2 nights

Sep 21 - Sep 23

$568 → $323

43%

Popular Airports to fly from Nairobi to Zanzibar

Nairobi - Zanzibar route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares for Nairobi to Zanzibar are near the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

September is historically cheapest

Historically, September, October, and July offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 30m

Direct flights to Zanzibar typically take 1h 30m, while connecting flights average 7h 20m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Mixed availability of direct flights

Approximately 50.9% of recent flights on this route are direct, with frequent deals.

🏆 Airline highlight

Kenya Airways offers direct flights

Kenya Airways is one airline that provides direct flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar.

🎯 Booking tip

Good prices are available 27% of the time

Historically, 27% of recent fares from Nairobi to Zanzibar were considered good prices.

Nairobi main airports to depart from

Jomo Kenyatta International (NBO)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~12 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$292

Wilson (WIL)

Wilson Airport is an alternative for flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar.

📍 ~3 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$516

Zanzibar main airports to arrive at

Abeid Amani Karume International (ZNZ)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$292

Airports nearby Zanzibar used as alternative

Julius Nyerere International (DAR)

Julius Nyerere International is the primary international hub for Tanzania, offering extreme proximity to Zanzibar.

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

💸 Flights from ~$272

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Zanzibar, Tanzania

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Zanzibar, Tanzania

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$1,178

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Zanzibar, Tanzania

65% AI deal score

$1,536

$1,178

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From NBO

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Zanzibar, Tanzania

65% AI deal score

$1,555

$1,178

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Business Class

From NBO

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Nov 24

Zanzibar, Tanzania

65% AI deal score

$1,587

$1,178

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Business Class

From NBO

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Zanzibar, Tanzania

50% AI deal score

$1,525

$1,189

Save $336

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Business Class

From NBO

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Sep 20

Zanzibar, Tanzania

48% AI deal score

$1,421

$1,224

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From NBO

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Zanzibar, Tanzania

45% AI deal score

$1,275

$1,234

Save $41

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From NBO

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Sep 22

Zanzibar, Tanzania

43% AI deal score

$1,501

$1,399

Save $102

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From NBO

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Sep 29

Zanzibar, Tanzania

42% AI deal score

$1,337

$1,234

Save $103

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Business Class

From NBO

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Zanzibar, Tanzania

41% AI deal score

$1,089

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From NBO

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Sep 22

Zanzibar, Tanzania

40% AI deal score

$1,399

Air Tanzania

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Zanzibar

Historically, the optimal time to purchase tickets for flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar has been 60 or more days before departure. Across the trailing quarter, prices averaged around $291 for tickets bought in this window. In contrast, tickets purchased within 0-6 days of departure typically cost significantly more, averaging $399. Planning ahead by at least 28-59 days could also yield savings, with an average price of $305.

Based on data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Nairobi to Zanzibar is considered to be $219 or less. The median price for this route historically stands at $257. Prices can go higher, with 75% of observed fares being $413 or less. Aiming for a price at or below $219 would put your ticket in the lowest 25% of prices seen for this route.

Historically, September has been one of the best months to fly from Nairobi to Zanzibar, with a median price of $215. October also offers favorable pricing, with a median of $218. While July's median price of $226 is higher than September and October, it is still below the annual median of $257. Across the trailing 270 days, these months have consistently shown lower prices.

Nairobi to Zanzibar: Overview

Insights for flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar

How much is a round trip from Nairobi to Zanzibar

Regular price: $397 - $490

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

The regular price range for flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar is typically between 397 USD and 490 USD. Currently, the lowest deal available is 299 USD with Air Tanzania for travel from Dec 12-Dec 17.

now $299

Low $397

High $490

The cheapest time to fly from Nairobi to Zanzibar

The cheapest month to fly from NBO to ZNZ is September, with a median price of $226. The most expensive month is May, with a median price of $301. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

September

Cheapest

Flights from $226

May

Most Expensive

Flights from $301

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar

Kenya Airways

Last-minute flights going from Nairobi to Zanzibar

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Zanzibar

Nairobi (NBO) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Air Tanzania

$601

$323

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Zanzibar

Nairobi (NBO) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Air Tanzania

$521

$321

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Zanzibar

Nairobi (NBO) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Air Tanzania

$521

$322

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Zanzibar

Nairobi (NBO) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Air Tanzania

$492

$328

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Zanzibar

Nairobi (NBO) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Air Tanzania

$489

$328

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Zanzibar

Nairobi (NBO) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Air Tanzania

$594

$396

One-way

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

2 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 17

$601 → $323

46%

4 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 22

$588 → $322

45%

4 nights

Sep 20 - Sep 24

$575 → $323

44%

2 nights

Sep 21 - Sep 23

$568 → $323

43%

Popular Airports to fly from Nairobi to Zanzibar

Nairobi - Zanzibar route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares for Nairobi to Zanzibar are near the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

September is historically cheapest

Historically, September, October, and July offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 30m

Direct flights to Zanzibar typically take 1h 30m, while connecting flights average 7h 20m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Mixed availability of direct flights

Approximately 50.9% of recent flights on this route are direct, with frequent deals.

🏆 Airline highlight

Kenya Airways offers direct flights

Kenya Airways is one airline that provides direct flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar.

🎯 Booking tip

Good prices are available 27% of the time

Historically, 27% of recent fares from Nairobi to Zanzibar were considered good prices.

Nairobi main airports to depart from

Jomo Kenyatta International (NBO)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~12 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$292

Wilson (WIL)

Wilson Airport is an alternative for flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar.

📍 ~3 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$516

Zanzibar main airports to arrive at

Abeid Amani Karume International (ZNZ)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$292

Airports nearby Zanzibar used as alternative

Julius Nyerere International (DAR)

Julius Nyerere International is the primary international hub for Tanzania, offering extreme proximity to Zanzibar.

Zanzibar, Tanzania

41% AI deal score

$1,089

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From NBO

Elite

Sep 22

Zanzibar, Tanzania

40% AI deal score

$1,399

Air Tanzania

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Zanzibar

Cheap Flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar

Today’s best flight deals from Nairobi to Zanzibar

Nairobi to Zanzibar: Overview

Insights for flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar

How much is a round trip from Nairobi to Zanzibar

The cheapest time to fly from Nairobi to Zanzibar

Direct flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar

Last-minute flights going from Nairobi to Zanzibar

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

Popular Airports to fly from Nairobi to Zanzibar

Nairobi - Zanzibar route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

September is historically cheapest

Direct flights average 1h 30m

Mixed availability of direct flights

Kenya Airways offers direct flights

Good prices are available 27% of the time

Nairobi 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Zanzibar

When should I buy Nairobi to Zanzibar tickets?

What is a good price for a flight from Nairobi to Zanzibar?

What's the best month to fly from Nairobi to Zanzibar?

Are there direct flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar?

How long is the flight from Nairobi to Zanzibar?

How often do cheap flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar come up?

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Nairobi to Zanzibar: Overview

Insights for flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar

How much is a round trip from Nairobi to Zanzibar

The cheapest time to fly from Nairobi to Zanzibar

Direct flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar

Last-minute flights going from Nairobi to Zanzibar

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

Popular Airports to fly from Nairobi to Zanzibar

Nairobi - Zanzibar route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

September is historically cheapest

Direct flights average 1h 30m

Mixed availability of direct flights

Kenya Airways offers direct flights

Good prices are available 27% of the time

Nairobi 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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Nov 05

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Zanzibar

When should I buy Nairobi to Zanzibar tickets?

What is a good price for a flight from Nairobi to Zanzibar?

What's the best month to fly from Nairobi to Zanzibar?