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

Direct flights offer convenience by reducing travel time and avoiding layovers. However, they are not always the cheapest option. Flights with one or more stops can often be more affordable, depending on the route and airline.

Can flexible travel dates help on Windhoek to Zanzibar flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can significantly impact the price of your flight. Mid-week flights or those during off-peak seasons are often less expensive. Adjusting your departure or return by a few days may unlock better deals.

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. Factor these into your total travel budget.

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2026-11-07 – 2026-11-19
WDH - Zanzibar
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$646
$704
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Windhoek to Zanzibar: Overview

Insights for flights from Windhoek to Zanzibar

A typical journey from Windhoek to Zanzibar takes about 11h 50m, including connections. Given that most itineraries on this route involve at least one stopover, this duration accounts for the total travel time from departure to arrival, encompassing any layovers.

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Windhoek to Zanzibar, fares typically range from $533–$695, with a median of $593. Right now, current fares are above the typical level. Only 4% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding exceptional deals can be challenging.

The cheapest time to fly from Windhoek to Zanzibar is often during February, with a median fare of $507. Other affordable months include November, where the median fare is $516, and September, with a median fare of $533. Planning your trip during these months could result in more favorable pricing.

Most itineraries from Windhoek to Zanzibar connect at least once, with 0% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of connections is 2. This means you should expect to make at least two stops on your journey between these cities.

The route from Windhoek to Zanzibar covers a distance of 2952 km, classifying it as a medium-haul flight. This distance typically involves a substantial amount of time in the air, often with connecting flights to bridge the journey.

How much is a round trip from Windhoek to Zanzibar

Regular price: $604 - $810

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

The regular price range for flights from Windhoek to Zanzibar is between $604 and $810. The current lowest deal is $704 with Safair for travel from Nov 7-Nov 12.

now $704

Low $604

High $810

The cheapest time to fly from Windhoek to Zanzibar

The cheapest month to fly from Windhoek to Zanzibar is February, with a median price of $507. The most expensive month is October, with a median price of $996. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $507

October

Most Expensive

Flights from $996

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

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

Mon, Sep 7

⌛ Last-Minute

WDH - Zanzibar

Windhoek (WDH) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

$894

$903

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

WDH - Zanzibar

Windhoek (WDH) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Ethiopian Airlines

$841

$874

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

WDH - Zanzibar

Windhoek (WDH) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

$943

$900

One-way

Thu, Sep 10

⌛ Last-Minute

WDH - Zanzibar

Windhoek (WDH) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Ethiopian Airlines

$942

$782

One-way

Fri, Sep 11

⌛ Last-Minute

WDH - Zanzibar

Windhoek (WDH) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Ethiopian Airlines

$836

$847

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

WDH - Zanzibar

Windhoek (WDH) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Ethiopian Airlines

$735

$850

One-way

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

5 nights

Oct 31 - Nov 5

$716 → $685

8 nights

Dec 28 - Jan 5

$923 → $893

9 nights

Dec 13 - Dec 22

$873 → $856

6 nights

Dec 21 - Dec 27

$934 → $917

Popular Airports to fly from Windhoek to Zanzibar

Windhoek - Zanzibar route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Windhoek to Zanzibar are above the typical level, with 4% good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically cheapest at $507

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $507.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 11h 50m

Flights from Windhoek to Zanzibar typically involve 2 stopovers, averaging 11h 50m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

This route is connecting-dominant; direct flights are not typically available from Windhoek to Zanzibar.

🏆 Airline highlight

Safair offers deals on connecting flights

Safair has offered 47 deals on connecting flights from Windhoek to Zanzibar recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route

Deals on flights from Windhoek to Zanzibar appear frequently, about every 30 days.

Windhoek main airports to depart from

Hosea Kutako International (WDH)

Cheapest

Hosea Kutako International Airport is a primary departure point for flights from Windhoek to Zanzibar.

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

💸 Flights from ~$701

Zanzibar main airports to arrive at

Abeid Amani Karume International (ZNZ)

Cheapest

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is a good arrival option for flights to Zanzibar.

📍 ~7 km from Zanzibar (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$701

Airports nearby Zanzibar used as alternative

Julius Nyerere International (DAR)

Zanzibar, Tanzania

72% AI deal score

$2,550

$2,317

Save $233

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From WDH

Elite

Sep 11

Zanzibar, Tanzania

72% AI deal score

$3,160

$2,441

Save $719

South African Airways, +1

Business Class

From WDH

Elite

Sep 13

Zanzibar, Tanzania

72% AI deal score

$3,288

$2,598

Save $690

South African Airways, +1

Business Class

From WDH

Elite

Dec 20

Zanzibar, Tanzania

71% AI deal score

$2,713

$2,446

Save $267

South African Airways, +1

Business Class

From WDH

Elite

Sep 13

Zanzibar, Tanzania

71% AI deal score

$3,102

$2,598

Save $504

South African Airways, +1

Business Class

From WDH

Elite

Sep 13

Zanzibar, Tanzania

71% AI deal score

$3,082

$2,598

Save $484

South African Airways, +1

Business Class

From WDH

Elite

Sep 13

Zanzibar, Tanzania

71% AI deal score

$3,072

$2,598

Save $474

South African Airways, +1

Business Class

From WDH

Elite

Sep 13

Zanzibar, Tanzania

71% AI deal score

$3,040

$2,598

Save $442

South African Airways, +1

Business Class

From WDH

Elite

Sep 13

Zanzibar, Tanzania

71% AI deal score

$3,089

$2,599

Save $490

South African Airways, +1

Business Class

From WDH

Elite

Sep 18

Zanzibar, Tanzania

71% AI deal score

$3,043

$2,601

Save $442

South African Airways, +1

Business Class

From WDH

Elite

Sep 18

Zanzibar, Tanzania

71% AI deal score

$3,020

$2,602

Save $418

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 in advance, often several months before your intended departure, can sometimes result in lower prices. However, prices can fluctuate, so it's wise to monitor fares. Last-minute deals are rare but can occasionally appear.

Comparing nearby airports at both your origin and destination can sometimes lead to more economical flight options. While it may add to your ground travel time, the savings on airfare can be significant. Always check the total cost including transportation to and from these alternative airports.

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Windhoek to Zanzibar: Overview

Insights for flights from Windhoek to Zanzibar

How much is a round trip from Windhoek to Zanzibar

Regular price: $604 - $810

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

The regular price range for flights from Windhoek to Zanzibar is between $604 and $810. The current lowest deal is $704 with Safair for travel from Nov 7-Nov 12.

now $704

Low $604

High $810

The cheapest time to fly from Windhoek to Zanzibar

February

Cheapest

Flights from $507

October

Most Expensive

Flights from $996

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

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

Mon, Sep 7

⌛ Last-Minute

WDH - Zanzibar

Windhoek (WDH) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

$894

$903

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

WDH - Zanzibar

Windhoek (WDH) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Ethiopian Airlines

$841

$874

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

WDH - Zanzibar

Windhoek (WDH) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

$943

$900

One-way

Thu, Sep 10

⌛ Last-Minute

WDH - Zanzibar

Windhoek (WDH) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Ethiopian Airlines

$942

$782

One-way

Fri, Sep 11

⌛ Last-Minute

WDH - Zanzibar

Windhoek (WDH) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Ethiopian Airlines

$836

$847

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

WDH - Zanzibar

Windhoek (WDH) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Ethiopian Airlines

$735

$850

One-way

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

5 nights

Oct 31 - Nov 5

$716 → $685

8 nights

Dec 28 - Jan 5

$923 → $893

9 nights

Dec 13 - Dec 22

$873 → $856

6 nights

Dec 21 - Dec 27

$934 → $917

Popular Airports to fly from Windhoek to Zanzibar

Windhoek - Zanzibar route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Windhoek to Zanzibar are above the typical level, with 4% good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically cheapest at $507

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $507.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 11h 50m

Flights from Windhoek to Zanzibar typically involve 2 stopovers, averaging 11h 50m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

This route is connecting-dominant; direct flights are not typically available from Windhoek to Zanzibar.

🏆 Airline highlight

Safair offers deals on connecting flights

Safair has offered 47 deals on connecting flights from Windhoek to Zanzibar recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route

Deals on flights from Windhoek to Zanzibar appear frequently, about every 30 days.

Windhoek main airports to depart from

Hosea Kutako International (WDH)

Cheapest

Hosea Kutako International Airport is a primary departure point for flights from Windhoek to Zanzibar.

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

💸 Flights from ~$701

Zanzibar main airports to arrive at

Abeid Amani Karume International (ZNZ)

Cheapest

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is a good arrival option for flights to Zanzibar.

📍 ~7 km from Zanzibar (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$701

Airports nearby Zanzibar used as alternative

Julius Nyerere International (DAR)

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

Zanzibar, Tanzania

71% AI deal score

$3,020

$2,602

Save $418

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 above the typical level

February is historically cheapest at $507

Connecting flights average 11h 50m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Safair offers deals on connecting flights

Deals appear frequently for 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

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Oct 22

Sep 11

Sep 13

Dec 20

Sep 13

Sep 13

Sep 13

Sep 13

Sep 13

Sep 18

Sep 18

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 above the typical level

February is historically cheapest at $507

Connecting flights average 11h 50m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Safair offers deals on connecting flights

Deals appear frequently for 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

Sep 11

Oct 22

Sep 11

Sep 13

Dec 20

Sep 13

Sep 13

Sep 13

Sep 13

Sep 13

Sep 18

Sep 18

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?