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ZNZ

Dar es Salaam

TanzaniaJun 2026

$138

$28

One-way

ZNZ

Arusha

TanzaniaJun 2026

$122

$63

One-way

ZNZ

Pemba Island

TanzaniaOct 2026

$78

$71

One-way

ZNZ

Mount Kilimanjaro

TanzaniaNov 2026

$174

$91

One-way

ZNZ

Mafia Island

TanzaniaJun 2026

$197

$123

One-way

ZNZ

Mwanza

TanzaniaAug 2026

$163

$134

One-way

ZNZ

Nairobi

KenyaSep 2026

$243

$142

One-way

ZNZ

Entebbe

UgandaDec 2026

$240

$143

One-way

ZNZ

Tanga

TanzaniaJul 2026

$92

$157

One-way

ZNZ

Dodoma

TanzaniaJul 2026

$157

$161

One-way

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Origin Intelligence — 1,270 Destinations from Zanzibar Tracked

Insights for flights from Zanzibar

About 42% of recent flights from Zanzibar are short-haul, while medium-haul trips account for 20% of the routes. Long-haul flights make up a significant 38% of the available routes, indicating a diverse range of travel distances for passengers departing from Zanzibar.
For travelers seeking cheap flights from Zanzibar, the most economical options right now include routes to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, with fares starting at $63. You can also find deals to Pemba Island, Tanzania, from $130, and to Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, with prices beginning at $180.
Travelers from Zanzibar can reach a broad network of 1270 unique cities across 93 countries. Over the last 90 days, the top three countries by share of recent fares are Tanzania, accounting for 36%, followed by the United Arab Emirates at 9%, and Oman at 8%. Popular destinations include cities like Dar es Salaam, Dubai, and Muscat.
Right now, 27.2% of recent flights from Zanzibar are direct, meaning the majority of routes involve at least one stop. This indicates that while non-stop options are available, connecting flights are more common for travelers departing from Zanzibar.
The most frequently discounted destination from Zanzibar is Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Other popular routes include Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and Muscat, Oman, which also appear often in recent flight deals from Zanzibar.

Most popular airlines from Zanzibar

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Precision Air

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Rwandair Express

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Kenya Airways

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Ethiopian Airlines

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KLM

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Qatar Airways

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Turkish Airlines

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Emirates Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Zanzibar soon

Wed, Jun 24

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ZNZ - Frankfurt

Condor Flugdienst

Zanzibar (ZNZ) - Frankfurt (FRA)

Condor Flugdienst

$996

$579

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

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ZNZ - Amsterdam

TUI fly Netherlands

Zanzibar (ZNZ) - Amsterdam (AMS)

TUI fly Netherlands

$1,126

$537

One-way

Tue, Jun 30

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ZNZ - Prague

Swiss International Air Lines

Zanzibar (ZNZ) - Prague (PRG)

Swiss International Air Lines

$1,071

$814

One-way

Tue, Jun 30

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ZNZ - Washington, D.C.

Deutsche Luft Hansa

Zanzibar (ZNZ) - Washington, D.C. (DCA)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$2,018

$1,498

One-way

Sat, Jun 20

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ZNZ - Copenhagen

Swiss International Air Lines

Zanzibar (ZNZ) - Copenhagen (CPH)

Swiss International Air Lines

$1,226

$972

One-way

Thu, Jun 25

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ZNZ - New Orleans

Swiss International Air Lines

Zanzibar (ZNZ) - New Orleans (MSY)

Swiss International Air Lines

$1,877

$1,478

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Zanzibar

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Dublin

TOP

IrelandMay 2027

from

$776

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Amsterdam

TOP

NetherlandsJun 2026

from

$537

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New York

TOP

United StatesNov 2026

from

$1,154

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New York

TOP

United StatesDec 2026

from

$1,300

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Prague

TOP

CzechiaJun 2026

from

$814

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Atlanta

TOP

United StatesJul 2026

from

$1,080

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Zanzibar

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-52%

ZNZ - Dublin

$1,616  →  $776

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-34%

ZNZ - New York

$1,956  →  $1,300

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-34%

ZNZ - New York

$1,757  →  $1,154

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-52%

ZNZ - Amsterdam

$1,126  →  $537

Popular Airports from Zanzibar

Zanzibar airport insights

🎯 Booking tip

Watch fares to Dar es Salaam

Flights from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam currently start at just $28.

📅 Cheapest travel period

Mar, Nov

Flights from Zanzibar tend to be cheaper in March and November.

⏱️ Best time to book

0-2 weeks in advance

Booking 0-2 weeks in advance from ZNZ is typically cheapest.

✈️ Airlines to watch

Precision Air, Air Tanzania, Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Airlines

Full-service and regional carriers offer the most routes from Zanzibar.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$28 direct / ~$63 roundtrip

The cheapest fares from Zanzibar are to destinations within Tanzania, such as Dar es Salaam.

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Tue - Sat - Thu

The cheapest day to fly from ZNZ is Tuesday, with a median fare of $493.

Zanzibar main airports to depart from

Abeid Amani Karume International (ZNZ)

Cheapest

ZNZ is ideal for travelers seeking direct flights from Zanzibar, offering a convenient starting point for various journeys.

📍 ~8 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$63

Airports nearby Zanzibar used as alternative

Julius Nyerere International (DAR)

Cheapest

Julius Nyerere International is a definitive alternative due to its extreme proximity and superior international connectivity.

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

💸 Flights from ~$61

Moi International (MBA)

Moi International offers a good selection of European charter and scheduled flights from a major international airport.

📍 ~180 km from Zanzibar

💸 Flights from ~$95

Kilimanjaro International (JRO)

Kilimanjaro International is a major Tanzanian international hub with frequent domestic connections from Zanzibar.

📍 ~340 km from Zanzibar

💸 Flights from ~$139

Pemba (PMA)

Pemba is the closest alternative airport geographically, useful for very short-range regional adjustments.

📍 ~75 km from Zanzibar

💸 Flights from ~$134

Arusha (ARK)

Arusha is a secondary domestic hub for northern Tanzania with frequent flight links to Zanzibar.

📍 ~380 km from Zanzibar

💸 Flights from ~$148

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From ZNZ

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Dar es Salaam

TanzaniaSep 2026

91% AI deal score

$479

$256

Save $223

Air Tanzania

Air Tanzania

Business Class

From ZNZ

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Milan

ItalySep 2026

90% AI deal score

$4,017

$2,248

Save $1,769

EgyptairOman Air

Egyptair, +1

Business Class

From ZNZ

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Dar es Salaam

TanzaniaAug 2026

89% AI deal score

$484

$282

Save $202

Air Tanzania

Air Tanzania

Business Class

From ZNZ

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Paris

FranceSep 2026

89% AI deal score

$4,862

$2,458

Save $2,404

Egyptair

Egyptair

Business Class

From ZNZ

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Copenhagen

DenmarkSep 2026

87% AI deal score

$4,702

$2,343

Save $2,359

Egyptair

Egyptair

Business Class

From ZNZ

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Rome

ItalySep 2026

84% AI deal score

$3,695

$2,312

Save $1,383

EgyptairOman Air

Egyptair, +1

Business Class

From ZNZ

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London

United KingdomSep 2026

83% AI deal score

$3,364

$2,296

Save $1,068

EgyptairOman Air

Egyptair, +1

Business Class

From ZNZ

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Vienna

AustriaSep 2026

80% AI deal score

$3,778

$2,351

Save $1,427

EgyptairAustrian Airlines

Egyptair, +1

Business Class

From ZNZ

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Madrid

SpainSep 2026

79% AI deal score

$3,300

$2,310

Save $990

EgyptairOman Air

Egyptair, +1

Business Class

From ZNZ

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Dhaka

BangladeshNov 2026

78% AI deal score

$4,180

$2,446

Save $1,734

Oman Air

Oman Air

Business Class

From ZNZ

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Frankfurt

GermanySep 2026

71% AI deal score

$3,182

$2,402

Save $780

EgyptairCondor Flugdienst

Egyptair, +1

Business Class

Booking Flights from Zanzibar: Frequently Asked Questions

Historically, several destinations from Zanzibar have been available for under $150. Across the trailing quarter, there were 8 such destinations. For example, flights to Dar es Salaam typically had a median price of $65, while Pemba Island flights were around $70. Other affordable options included Mount Kilimanjaro at a median of $117 and Arusha at $120.

From Zanzibar, travelers can typically reach a wide array of destinations. In the trailing 90 days, there were direct or connecting flights to 93 unique countries. This includes access to 1270 unique cities. A significant portion of these routes, about 36%, are within Tanzania, while the United Arab Emirates accounts for 9% and Oman for 8% of the available regions.

Across the trailing quarter, the most frequently traveled destination from Zanzibar was Dar es Salaam, which saw a substantial volume of flight activity. Dubai in the United Arab Emirates was also a highly popular choice. Muscat in Oman consistently ranked among the top destinations, indicating strong interest in these routes from Zanzibar.