How far do most flights from Zanzibar go?

Across the trailing quarter, flights from Zanzibar are typically split between various distances. Short-haul flights historically account for 42% of routes. Medium-haul routes make up 20% of the flights, while long-haul journeys represent 38% of the total. This indicates a relatively balanced distribution across different travel distances from Zanzibar.

Where are the cheapest international flights from Zanzibar?

In the trailing 90 days, the cheapest international flights from Zanzibar typically include destinations like Nairobi, Kenya, with a median price of $219. Entebbe, Uganda, also offers relatively affordable options, with a median price of $290. For longer international routes, Bloemfontein, South Africa, has a median price of $365, and Lusaka, Zambia, is around $377.

When are flights from Zanzibar at their lowest price?

Historically, April has been the cheapest month to fly from Zanzibar, with an average price of $595. This represents a typical savings of 13% compared to the annual median average price of $682. November also tends to be a more affordable month for flights, with an average price of $629.

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ZNZ
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania • 2026-10-16
81% AI deal score
$117
$25
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ZNZ
Mount Kilimanjaro
Tanzania • 2027-01-01
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$111
$100
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Tanzania • 2026-10-14
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$122
$189
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Mahé
Seychelles • 2026-11-12
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$457
$248
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Lusaka
Zambia • 2026-11-10
48% AI deal score
$285
$256
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ZNZ
Tel Aviv
Israel • 2026-11-19
87% AI deal score
$377
$269
One-way
ZNZ
Dubai
United Arab Emirates • 2026-11-20
79% AI deal score
$436
$322
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ZNZ
Warsaw
Poland • 2027-01-14
89% AI deal score
$541
$343
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ZNZ
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia • 2026-10-17
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$484
$353
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ZNZ
Budapest
Hungary • 2026-12-20
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$505
$370
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Flights from Zanzibar: Overview

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Right now, the cheapest fares from Zanzibar start at $58 for a roundtrip to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. You can also find cheap flights from Zanzibar to Arusha, Tanzania for $146. For international travel, fares to Dubai, United Arab Emirates begin at $443, with direct options available from $276.

Travelers flying from Zanzibar have access to a wide range of destinations, with 271 unique cities reachable. Over the last 90 days, the majority of recent fares, 60%, were for destinations within Tanzania. Other significant shares include Kenya at 7% and the United Arab Emirates at 6%, offering routes to cities like Dar es Salaam and Dubai.

When looking for flight deals from Zanzibar, you'll find that 27.2% of recent fares are for direct flights. This indicates that while non-stop options are available, a significant portion of routes from Zanzibar involves at least one connection.

Over the last 90 days, the most frequently discounted destination from Zanzibar is Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Other popular routes include Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and Muscat, Oman, which consistently appear in recent fare listings.

The flight distances from Zanzibar are fairly balanced, with 42% of routes categorized as short-haul. Medium-haul flights account for 20% of the routes, while long-haul international trips make up 38% of the available options.

Most popular airlines from Zanzibar

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Rwandair Express

KLM

Qatar Airways

Emirates Airlines

Turkish Airlines

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ZNZ - Vilnius

Zanzibar (ZNZ) - Vilnius (VNO)

Swiss International Air Lines

$1,153

$779

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

ZNZ - Amsterdam

Zanzibar (ZNZ) - Amsterdam (AMS)

TUI fly Netherlands

$1,035

$519

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

ZNZ - Belgrade

Zanzibar (ZNZ) - Belgrade (BEG)

Lufthansa

$1,293

$933

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

ZNZ - Bologna

Zanzibar (ZNZ) - Bologna (BLQ)

Lufthansa

$1,050

$932

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

ZNZ - Dar es Salaam

Zanzibar (ZNZ) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

Régional

$203

$57

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

ZNZ - Kuala Lumpur

Zanzibar (ZNZ) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

Régional

$1,084

$955

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Zanzibar

Amsterdam

TOP

Netherlands • Oct 2026

from

$534

Belgrade

TOP

Serbia • Oct 2026

from

$814

Hong Kong

TOP

Hong Kong • Oct 2026

from

$926

Hamburg

TOP

Germany • Nov 2026

from

$771

Paris

TOP

France • Nov 2026

from

$749

Marseille

TOP

France • Nov 2026

from

$786

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Zanzibar

-34%

ZNZ - Amsterdam

$1,050 → $688

-31%

ZNZ - Zürich

$1,050 → $723

-15%

ZNZ - Dublin

$949 → $808

-11%

ZNZ - Mumbai

$561 → $501

Popular Airports from Zanzibar

Zanzibar airport insights

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Wed - Fri - Sat

The cheapest flights from ZNZ are on Wednesday for $25, Friday for $27, and Saturday for $30.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$25 direct / ~$59 roundtrip

The cheapest flights from Zanzibar are to destinations within Tanzania and the United Arab Emirates.

✈️ Airlines to watch

Air Tanzania, Flydubai, Air Cairo, Israir

A mix of full-service and low-cost carriers serve Zanzibar with international and regional flights.

⏱️ Best time to book

8+ months in advance

Booking 8+ months in advance offers the lowest median fares from Zanzibar.

📅 Cheapest travel period

Mar

March tends to have lower flight prices from Zanzibar.

🎯 Booking tip

Watch fares to Dar es Salaam

Flights from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam cost as little as $26 one-way.

Zanzibar main airports to depart from

Abeid Amani Karume International (ZNZ)

Cheapest

ZNZ is ideal for travelers seeking convenient access to Zanzibar and nearby islands.

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

💸 Flights from ~$55

Airports nearby Zanzibar used as alternative

Julius Nyerere International (DAR)

Cheapest

Julius Nyerere International is a primary international hub for Tanzania and extremely close to Zanzibar.

📍 ~79 km from Zanzibar (requires a ferry or short flight)

💸 Flights from ~$58

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Dar es Salaam

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Hungary • Nov 2026

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Casablanca

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$3,960

$2,238

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Copenhagen

Denmark • Nov 2026

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$4,104

$2,258

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Dhaka

Bangladesh • Nov 2026

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$3,807

$2,497

Save $1,310

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Dublin

Ireland • Nov 2026

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$3,899

$2,349

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Algiers

Algeria • Nov 2026

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$3,592

$2,459

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Prague

Czechia • Nov 2026

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$3,537

$2,305

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Munich

Germany • Nov 2026

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$2,707

$2,021

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Madrid

Spain • Oct 2026

79% AI deal score

$3,093

$2,158

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Frankfurt

Germany • Nov 2026

78% AI deal score

$2,573

$2,031

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Booking Flights from Zanzibar: Frequently Asked Questions

Historically, several destinations from Zanzibar have been available for under $200. For example, flights to Pemba Island typically have a median price of $70. Other affordable options include Dar es Salaam at a median price of $110 and Mount Kilimanjaro at $120. Across the trailing quarter, destinations like Arusha ($125) and Mtwara ($129) also frequently fall below this price threshold, offering budget-friendly travel within the region.

From Zanzibar, travelers can typically reach 75 unique countries, encompassing 271 distinct cities. In the trailing 90 days, the majority of these routes, approximately 60%, are to destinations within Tanzania. Kenya accounts for about 7% of the routes, while the United Arab Emirates represents 6% of the available countries.

Historically, the most frequently served destinations from Zanzibar include Dar es Salaam in Tanzania, which is a consistently popular route. Other prominent destinations in the trailing 90 days have been Dubai in the United Arab Emirates and Muscat in Oman. These cities represent some of the busiest routes for travelers departing from Zanzibar.

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Most popular airlines from Zanzibar

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ZNZ - Vilnius

Zanzibar (ZNZ) - Vilnius (VNO)

Swiss International Air Lines

$1,153

$779

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

ZNZ - Amsterdam

Zanzibar (ZNZ) - Amsterdam (AMS)

TUI fly Netherlands

$1,035

$519

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

ZNZ - Belgrade

Zanzibar (ZNZ) - Belgrade (BEG)

Lufthansa

$1,293

$933

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

ZNZ - Bologna

Zanzibar (ZNZ) - Bologna (BLQ)

Lufthansa

$1,050

$932

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

ZNZ - Dar es Salaam

Zanzibar (ZNZ) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

Régional

$203

$57

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

ZNZ - Kuala Lumpur

Zanzibar (ZNZ) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

Régional

$1,084

$955

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Zanzibar

Amsterdam

TOP

Netherlands • Oct 2026

from

$534

Belgrade

TOP

Serbia • Oct 2026

from

$814

Hong Kong

TOP

Hong Kong • Oct 2026

from

$926

Hamburg

TOP

Germany • Nov 2026

from

$771

Paris

TOP

France • Nov 2026

from

$749

Marseille

TOP

France • Nov 2026

from

$786

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Zanzibar

-34%

ZNZ - Amsterdam

$1,050 → $688

-31%

ZNZ - Zürich

$1,050 → $723

-15%

ZNZ - Dublin

$949 → $808

-11%

ZNZ - Mumbai

$561 → $501

Popular Airports from Zanzibar

Zanzibar airport insights

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Wed - Fri - Sat

The cheapest flights from ZNZ are on Wednesday for $25, Friday for $27, and Saturday for $30.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$25 direct / ~$59 roundtrip

The cheapest flights from Zanzibar are to destinations within Tanzania and the United Arab Emirates.

✈️ Airlines to watch

Air Tanzania, Flydubai, Air Cairo, Israir

A mix of full-service and low-cost carriers serve Zanzibar with international and regional flights.

⏱️ Best time to book

8+ months in advance

Booking 8+ months in advance offers the lowest median fares from Zanzibar.

📅 Cheapest travel period

Mar

March tends to have lower flight prices from Zanzibar.

🎯 Booking tip

Watch fares to Dar es Salaam

Flights from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam cost as little as $26 one-way.

Zanzibar main airports to depart from

Abeid Amani Karume International (ZNZ)

Cheapest

ZNZ is ideal for travelers seeking convenient access to Zanzibar and nearby islands.

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

💸 Flights from ~$55

Airports nearby Zanzibar used as alternative

Julius Nyerere International (DAR)

Cheapest

Julius Nyerere International is a primary international hub for Tanzania and extremely close to Zanzibar.

Germany • Nov 2026

78% AI deal score

$2,573

$2,031

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Zanzibar airport insights

Wed - Fri - Sat

From ~$25 direct / ~$59 roundtrip

Air Tanzania, Flydubai, Air Cairo, Israir

8+ months in advance

Mar

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Zanzibar main airports to depart from

Airports nearby Zanzibar used as alternative

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Which destinations from Zanzibar are under 200 USD?

How many countries can I reach from Zanzibar?

What are the most popular destinations from Zanzibar?

How far do most flights from Zanzibar go?

Where are the cheapest international flights from Zanzibar?

When are flights from Zanzibar at their lowest price?

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Zanzibar airport insights

Wed - Fri - Sat

From ~$25 direct / ~$59 roundtrip

Air Tanzania, Flydubai, Air Cairo, Israir

8+ months in advance

Mar

Watch fares to Dar es Salaam

Zanzibar main airports to depart from

Airports nearby Zanzibar used as alternative

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Which destinations from Zanzibar are under 200 USD?

How many countries can I reach from Zanzibar?

What are the most popular destinations from Zanzibar?

How far do most flights from Zanzibar go?

Where are the cheapest international flights from Zanzibar?

When are flights from Zanzibar at their lowest price?

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