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

Direct flights offer convenience by minimizing travel time and avoiding layovers. However, they are not always the most budget-friendly option. Flights with one or more stops can sometimes be considerably cheaper, depending on the route and airline.

Can flexible travel dates help on Windhoek to Zanzibar flights?

Being flexible with your travel dates can significantly impact flight prices. Flying on weekdays or during off-peak seasons often results in lower fares compared to weekends or popular holiday periods. Adjusting your departure or return by a few days may reveal cheaper options.

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

Before booking, always check for potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and in-flight services. Some airlines may also charge for printing boarding passes at the airport. These additional fees can add up and affect the total cost of your trip.

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Windhoek to Zanzibar: Overview

Insights for flights from Windhoek to Zanzibar

A typical journey from Windhoek to Zanzibar takes about 12h 10m, including connections. Since most itineraries on this route involve at least one stop, this median duration reflects the total time spent traveling, encompassing layovers.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Windhoek to Zanzibar, prices are typically $557–$925, with a median of $747. Right now, current fares are significantly below the typical level. Only 6% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding exceptional value can be challenging, and deals are infrequent, so a price alert helps.

The cheapest time to fly from Windhoek to Zanzibar is often in July, with a median fare of $628. Other months offering relatively lower median fares include February at $879 and January at $900.

Most itineraries from Windhoek to Zanzibar connect at least once. In fact, 0% of recent fares were non-stop flights. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of connections is 2, which contributes to the overall journey time.

The distance between Windhoek and Zanzibar is 2952 km, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This distance typically necessitates connecting flights rather than direct service.

How much is a round trip from Windhoek to Zanzibar

Regular price: $600 - $903

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

The regular price range for this route is between 600 USD and 903 USD. The current lowest deal is 807 USD with Ethiopian Airlines, for travel from Nov 21-Nov 28.

now $807

Low $600

High $903

The cheapest time to fly from Windhoek to Zanzibar

The cheapest month to fly from Windhoek to Zanzibar is July, with a median price of $626. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $964. Generally, prices are lower from January to December.

July

Cheapest

Flights from $626

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $964

Jan

Feb

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Windhoek to Zanzibar

Safair

South African Airways

Airlink

Ethiopian Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Windhoek to Zanzibar

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

WDH - Zanzibar

Windhoek (WDH) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Airlink

$776

$1,020

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

WDH - Zanzibar

Windhoek (WDH) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Ethiopian Airlines

$769

$831

One-way

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

7 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 18

$837 → $852

6 nights

Dec 21 - Dec 27

$840 → $878

6 nights

Nov 2 - Nov 8

$769 → $831

5 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 8

$854 → $927

Popular Airports to fly from Windhoek to Zanzibar

Windhoek - Zanzibar route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares for Windhoek to Zanzibar are below the typical level of $747.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in July for the best prices.

Historically, July offers the lowest median price at $628 for flights from Windhoek to Zanzibar.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 12h 10m.

Flights from Windhoek to Zanzibar typically involve connections, with a median duration of 12h 10m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant.

This route is connecting-dominant, with 0% direct flights and a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ethiopian Airlines offers a recent deal.

A recent deal from Ethiopian Airlines was found for $807 from Windhoek to Zanzibar.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are rare on this route.

Deals on flights from Windhoek to Zanzibar are historically rare, appearing infrequently.

Windhoek main airports to depart from

Hosea Kutako International (WDH)

Cheapest

Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) is a primary option for flights from Windhoek to Zanzibar.

📍 ~43 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$807

Zanzibar main airports to arrive at

Abeid Amani Karume International (ZNZ)

Cheapest

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is a key gateway for travelers arriving in Zanzibar.

📍 ~7 km from Zanzibar (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$799

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 (reachable by ferry or short flight)

💸 Flights from ~$736

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From WDH

Elite

Dec 14

Zanzibar, Tanzania

72% AI deal score

$2,447

$2,284

Save $163

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From WDH

Elite

Dec 22

Zanzibar, Tanzania

69% AI deal score

$2,466

$2,421

Save $45

South African Airways, +1

Business Class

From WDH

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Nov 22

Zanzibar, Tanzania

68% AI deal score

$2,320

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From WDH

Elite

Nov 22

Zanzibar, Tanzania

67% AI deal score

$2,320

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From WDH

Elite

Apr 11

Zanzibar, Tanzania

66% AI deal score

$2,283

South African Airways, +1

Business Class

From WDH

Elite

Dec 19

Zanzibar, Tanzania

50% AI deal score

$2,535

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From WDH

Elite

Nov 02

Zanzibar, Tanzania

49% AI deal score

$2,446

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From WDH

Elite

Jan 02

Zanzibar, Tanzania

48% AI deal score

$2,421

South African Airways, +1

Business Class

From WDH

Elite

Jan 15

Zanzibar, Tanzania

48% AI deal score

$2,539

South African Airways, +1

Business Class

From WDH

Elite

Dec 09

Zanzibar, Tanzania

48% AI deal score

$2,596

South African Airways, +1

Business Class

From WDH

Elite

Dec 12

Zanzibar, Tanzania

48% AI deal score

$2,704

South African Airways, +1

Business Class

From WDH

Elite

Nov 21

Zanzibar, Tanzania

47% AI deal score

$2,590

South African Airways, +1

Business Class

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 often reveal better deals. Setting up price alerts may also help you catch drops in fares.

Booking flights in advance often helps secure better prices, though the ideal booking window can vary. Generally, purchasing tickets several weeks or months before your intended departure may be beneficial. Last-minute bookings can sometimes be more expensive.

Comparing nearby airports at both your origin and destination can sometimes lead to more flight options or better prices. While it may require additional travel to and from these airports, the potential savings could be significant. Always factor in the total cost and convenience.

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Windhoek to Zanzibar: Overview

Insights for flights from Windhoek to Zanzibar

The distance between Windhoek and Zanzibar is 2952 km, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This distance typically necessitates connecting flights rather than direct service.

How much is a round trip from Windhoek to Zanzibar

Regular price: $600 - $903

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

The regular price range for this route is between 600 USD and 903 USD. The current lowest deal is 807 USD with Ethiopian Airlines, for travel from Nov 21-Nov 28.

now $807

Low $600

High $903

The cheapest time to fly from Windhoek to Zanzibar

July

Cheapest

Flights from $626

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $964

Jan

Feb

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Windhoek to Zanzibar

Safair

South African Airways

Airlink

Ethiopian Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Windhoek to Zanzibar

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

WDH - Zanzibar

Windhoek (WDH) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Airlink

$776

$1,020

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

WDH - Zanzibar

Windhoek (WDH) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Ethiopian Airlines

$769

$831

One-way

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

7 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 18

$837 → $852

6 nights

Dec 21 - Dec 27

$840 → $878

6 nights

Nov 2 - Nov 8

$769 → $831

5 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 8

$854 → $927

Popular Airports to fly from Windhoek to Zanzibar

Windhoek - Zanzibar route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares for Windhoek to Zanzibar are below the typical level of $747.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in July for the best prices.

Historically, July offers the lowest median price at $628 for flights from Windhoek to Zanzibar.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 12h 10m.

Flights from Windhoek to Zanzibar typically involve connections, with a median duration of 12h 10m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant.

This route is connecting-dominant, with 0% direct flights and a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ethiopian Airlines offers a recent deal.

A recent deal from Ethiopian Airlines was found for $807 from Windhoek to Zanzibar.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are rare on this route.

Deals on flights from Windhoek to Zanzibar are historically rare, appearing infrequently.

Windhoek main airports to depart from

Hosea Kutako International (WDH)

Cheapest

Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) is a primary option for flights from Windhoek to Zanzibar.

📍 ~43 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$807

Zanzibar main airports to arrive at

Abeid Amani Karume International (ZNZ)

Cheapest

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is a key gateway for travelers arriving in Zanzibar.

📍 ~7 km from Zanzibar (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$799

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 (reachable by ferry or short flight)

💸 Flights from ~$736

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Zanzibar

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

Elite

Best Elite deals to Zanzibar

Exclusive daily First Class, Business Class, and Premium Economy flight deals, refreshed every 24 hours.

From WDH

Elite

Dec 14

Zanzibar, Tanzania

72% AI deal score

$2,447

$2,284

Save $163

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From WDH

Elite

Dec 22

Zanzibar, Tanzania

69% AI deal score

$2,466

$2,421

Save $45

South African Airways, +1

Business Class

From WDH

Elite

Nov 22

Zanzibar, Tanzania

68% AI deal score

$2,320

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From WDH

Elite

Nov 22

Zanzibar, Tanzania

67% AI deal score

$2,320

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From WDH

Elite

Apr 11

Zanzibar, Tanzania

66% AI deal score

$2,283

South African Airways, +1

Business Class

From WDH

Elite

Dec 19

Zanzibar, Tanzania

50% AI deal score

$2,535

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From WDH

Elite

Nov 02

Zanzibar, Tanzania

49% AI deal score

$2,446

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From WDH

Elite

Jan 02

Zanzibar, Tanzania

48% AI deal score

$2,421

South African Airways, +1

Business Class

From WDH

Elite

Jan 15

Zanzibar, Tanzania

48% AI deal score

$2,539

South African Airways, +1

Business Class

From WDH

Elite

Dec 09

Zanzibar, Tanzania

48% AI deal score

$2,596

South African Airways, +1

Business Class

From WDH

Elite

Dec 12

Zanzibar, Tanzania

48% AI deal score

$2,704

South African Airways, +1

Business Class

From WDH

Elite

Nov 21

Zanzibar, Tanzania

47% AI deal score

$2,590

South African Airways, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Zanzibar

Cheap Flights from Windhoek to Zanzibar

Today’s best flight deals from Windhoek to Zanzibar

Windhoek to Zanzibar: Overview

Insights for flights from Windhoek to Zanzibar

How much is a round trip from Windhoek to Zanzibar

The cheapest time to fly from Windhoek to Zanzibar

Direct flights from Windhoek to Zanzibar

Last-minute flights going from Windhoek to Zanzibar

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

Popular Airports to fly from Windhoek to Zanzibar

Windhoek - Zanzibar route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Fly in July for the best prices.

Connecting flights average 12h 10m.

Connecting flights are dominant.

Ethiopian Airlines offers a recent deal.

Deals are rare on this route.

Windhoek 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

Dec 14

Dec 22

Nov 22

Nov 22

Apr 11

Dec 19

Nov 02

Jan 02

Jan 15

Dec 09

Dec 12

Nov 21

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Zanzibar

How can I find cheap flights from Windhoek to Zanzibar?

When should I book flights from Windhoek to Zanzibar?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Windhoek to Zanzibar?

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

Can flexible travel dates help on Windhoek to Zanzibar flights?

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

Related routes

More routes from Windhoek

Flights to Zanzibar from other cities

Windhoek to Zanzibar: Overview

Insights for flights from Windhoek to Zanzibar

How much is a round trip from Windhoek to Zanzibar

The cheapest time to fly from Windhoek to Zanzibar

Direct flights from Windhoek to Zanzibar

Last-minute flights going from Windhoek to Zanzibar

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

Popular Airports to fly from Windhoek to Zanzibar

Windhoek - Zanzibar route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Fly in July for the best prices.

Connecting flights average 12h 10m.

Connecting flights are dominant.

Ethiopian Airlines offers a recent deal.

Deals are rare on this route.

Windhoek 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

Dec 14

Dec 22

Nov 22

Nov 22

Apr 11

Dec 19

Nov 02

Jan 02

Jan 15

Dec 09

Dec 12

Nov 21

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Zanzibar

How can I find cheap flights from Windhoek to Zanzibar?

When should I book flights from Windhoek to Zanzibar?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Windhoek to Zanzibar?