How far do most flights from Zanzibar go?

Across the trailing 90 days, flights from Zanzibar show a varied distribution in terms of distance. Short-haul flights typically account for 42% of all routes. Medium-haul flights represent 20% of the routes. Long-haul journeys make up 38% of the flights, indicating a significant number of longer-distance travel options from this origin.

Where are the cheapest international flights from Zanzibar?

Historically, when looking for the cheapest international flights from Zanzibar, destinations within neighboring countries often present good value. For example, flights to Nairobi in Kenya typically have a median price of $219. Entebbe in Uganda is another option, with a median price of $290. Further afield, Bloemfontein in South Africa has a median price of $365, and Lusaka in Zambia averages $377 across the trailing 90 days.

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 offers good value, typically being the second cheapest month with an average price of $629.

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Dar es Salaam
Tanzania • 2026-08-24
80% AI deal score
$160
$20
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Arusha
Tanzania • 2026-09-02
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$109
$43
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Mount Kilimanjaro
Tanzania • 2026-10-12
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$187
$82
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Pemba Island
Tanzania • 2026-09-07
30% AI deal score
$79
$122
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Zimbabwe • 2026-11-21
78% AI deal score
$289
$129
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Mwanza
Tanzania • 2026-10-07
48% AI deal score
$159
$130
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South Africa • 2026-11-21
89% AI deal score
$407
$163
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Tanga
Tanzania • 2026-10-07
32% AI deal score
$80
$168
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Nairobi
Kenya • 2027-01-15
46% AI deal score
$204
$179
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Mombasa
Kenya • 2026-09-16
34% AI deal score
$137
$180
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Flights from Zanzibar: Overview

Insights for flights from Zanzibar

About 42% of recent flights from Zanzibar are short-haul, covering shorter distances, while 20% are medium-haul, and a significant 38% are long-haul international trips. This indicates a diverse range of flight distances available from Zanzibar, balancing shorter regional travel with substantial long-distance options.

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Zanzibar, the most affordable fares right now include trips to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, starting at $54. You can also find deals to Pemba Island, Tanzania, with prices from $111, and flights to Arusha, Tanzania, available from $122. These prices reflect current roundtrip fares.

The most frequently offered destinations from Zanzibar recently include Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, which appears most often in recent fares. Other popular routes include Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and Muscat, Oman. These destinations consistently show up in flight deals from Zanzibar over the last 90 days.

You can reach a wide array of destinations from Zanzibar, with recent fares covering 271 unique cities. The majority of recent fares, 60%, are to destinations within Tanzania, including cities like Dar es Salaam, Pemba Island, and Arusha. Additionally, Kenya accounts for 7% of recent fares, and the United Arab Emirates makes up 6%, offering further international options.

When flying from Zanzibar, 27.2% of recent fares are for direct flights. This means that while connecting flights are more common, you still have a notable share of non-stop options available for various destinations.

Most popular airlines from Zanzibar

Precision Air

Kenya Airways

Ethiopian Airlines

Rwandair Express

Qatar Airways

Turkish Airlines

KLM

Emirates Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Zanzibar soon

Mon, Sep 7

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ZNZ - Manchester

Zanzibar (ZNZ) - Manchester (MAN)

TUI fly Netherlands

$1,186

$688

One-way

Mon, Sep 7

⌛ Last-Minute

ZNZ - Venice

Zanzibar (ZNZ) - Venice (VCE)

TUI fly Netherlands

$1,243

$783

One-way

Mon, Sep 7

⌛ Last-Minute

ZNZ - Lisbon

Zanzibar (ZNZ) - Lisbon (LIS)

TUI fly Netherlands

$1,191

$789

One-way

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

ZNZ - Milan

Zanzibar (ZNZ) - Milan (MXP)

Swiss International Air Lines

$1,155

$879

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

ZNZ - New York

Zanzibar (ZNZ) - New York (JFK)

Kenya Airways

$1,722

$1,183

One-way

Mon, Sep 7

⌛ Last-Minute

ZNZ - London

Zanzibar (ZNZ) - London (STN)

TUI fly Netherlands

$1,121

$747

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Zanzibar

Amsterdam

TOP

Netherlands • Sep 2026

from

$506

Dublin

TOP

Ireland • Sep 2026

from

$724

New York

TOP

United States • Oct 2026

from

$972

Atlanta

TOP

United States • Nov 2026

from

$1,025

Chicago

TOP

United States • Oct 2026

from

$1,368

Milan

TOP

Italy • Jan 2027

from

$715

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Zanzibar

-35%

ZNZ - Tokyo

$1,826 → $1,196

-31%

ZNZ - Chicago

$1,994 → $1,368

-38%

ZNZ - Tromsø

$1,619 → $996

-54%

ZNZ - Amsterdam

$1,097 → $506

Popular Airports from Zanzibar

Zanzibar airport insights

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Sat - Wed - Tue

The cheapest flights from Zanzibar are on Saturday, Wednesday, and Tuesday, with fares as low as $28.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$26 direct / ~$54 roundtrip

The best deals from Zanzibar are to destinations within Tanzania, such as Dar es Salaam.

✈️ Airlines to watch

Precision Air, Air Tanzania

Regional and domestic carriers offer many connections from Zanzibar.

⏱️ Best time to book

0-2 weeks in advance

Booking 0-2 weeks in advance offers the lowest median fare from Zanzibar at $490.

📅 Cheapest travel period

Mar

March tends to have lower prices for flights from Zanzibar.

🎯 Booking tip

Watch fares to Dar es Salaam

Flights from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam start from 26 USD.

Zanzibar main airports to depart from

Abeid Amani Karume International (ZNZ)

Cheapest

ZNZ is ideal for travelers seeking direct flights from Zanzibar with competitive pricing.

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

💸 Flights from ~$60

Airports nearby Zanzibar used as alternative

Julius Nyerere International (DAR)

Cheapest

Julius Nyerere International is a premier alternative due to its extreme proximity and status as Tanzania's main hub.

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

💸 Flights from ~$60

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Milan

Italy • Oct 2026

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$3,837

$2,184

Save $1,653

Egyptair

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From ZNZ

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London

United Kingdom • Sep 2026

90% AI deal score

$2,436

$1,760

Save $676

Egyptair

Business Class

From ZNZ

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Rome

Italy • Oct 2026

88% AI deal score

$3,425

$1,883

Save $1,542

Egyptair

Business Class

From ZNZ

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Budapest

Hungary • Nov 2026

88% AI deal score

$3,819

$2,339

Save $1,480

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From ZNZ

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Geneva

Switzerland • Oct 2026

87% AI deal score

$4,269

$2,207

Save $2,062

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From ZNZ

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Casablanca

Morocco • Oct 2026

86% AI deal score

$4,240

$2,211

Save $2,029

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From ZNZ

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Vienna

Austria • Oct 2026

84% AI deal score

$3,614

$1,955

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Madrid

Spain • Oct 2026

76% AI deal score

$3,136

$2,426

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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 of $110 and Mount Kilimanjaro at $120. Across the trailing 90 days, destinations like Arusha ($125) and Mtwara ($129) also consistently fall below this price threshold, offering budget-friendly travel within the region.

From Zanzibar, travelers can typically reach 75 unique countries. This includes a broad selection of 271 distinct cities. In the trailing 90 days, the majority of destinations, about 60%, are within Tanzania. Other frequently available countries include Kenya, accounting for 7% of destinations, and the United Arab Emirates, representing 6%.

Historically, some of the most popular destinations from Zanzibar include Dar es Salaam in Tanzania, which is a frequently served route. Another highly popular destination is Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. Muscat, located in Oman, also consistently ranks among the top destinations for travelers departing from Zanzibar across the trailing 90 days.

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Flights from Zanzibar: Overview

Insights for flights from Zanzibar

Most popular airlines from Zanzibar

Precision Air

Kenya Airways

Ethiopian Airlines

Rwandair Express

Qatar Airways

Turkish Airlines

KLM

Emirates Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Zanzibar soon

Mon, Sep 7

⌛ Last-Minute

ZNZ - Manchester

Zanzibar (ZNZ) - Manchester (MAN)

TUI fly Netherlands

$1,186

$688

One-way

Mon, Sep 7

⌛ Last-Minute

ZNZ - Venice

Zanzibar (ZNZ) - Venice (VCE)

TUI fly Netherlands

$1,243

$783

One-way

Mon, Sep 7

⌛ Last-Minute

ZNZ - Lisbon

Zanzibar (ZNZ) - Lisbon (LIS)

TUI fly Netherlands

$1,191

$789

One-way

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

ZNZ - Milan

Zanzibar (ZNZ) - Milan (MXP)

Swiss International Air Lines

$1,155

$879

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

ZNZ - New York

Zanzibar (ZNZ) - New York (JFK)

Kenya Airways

$1,722

$1,183

One-way

Mon, Sep 7

⌛ Last-Minute

ZNZ - London

Zanzibar (ZNZ) - London (STN)

TUI fly Netherlands

$1,121

$747

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Zanzibar

Amsterdam

TOP

Netherlands • Sep 2026

from

$506

Dublin

TOP

Ireland • Sep 2026

from

$724

New York

TOP

United States • Oct 2026

from

$972

Atlanta

TOP

United States • Nov 2026

from

$1,025

Chicago

TOP

United States • Oct 2026

from

$1,368

Milan

TOP

Italy • Jan 2027

from

$715

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Zanzibar

-35%

ZNZ - Tokyo

$1,826 → $1,196

-31%

ZNZ - Chicago

$1,994 → $1,368

-38%

ZNZ - Tromsø

$1,619 → $996

-54%

ZNZ - Amsterdam

$1,097 → $506

Popular Airports from Zanzibar

Zanzibar airport insights

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Sat - Wed - Tue

The cheapest flights from Zanzibar are on Saturday, Wednesday, and Tuesday, with fares as low as $28.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$26 direct / ~$54 roundtrip

The best deals from Zanzibar are to destinations within Tanzania, such as Dar es Salaam.

✈️ Airlines to watch

Precision Air, Air Tanzania

Regional and domestic carriers offer many connections from Zanzibar.

⏱️ Best time to book

0-2 weeks in advance

Booking 0-2 weeks in advance offers the lowest median fare from Zanzibar at $490.

📅 Cheapest travel period

Mar

March tends to have lower prices for flights from Zanzibar.

🎯 Booking tip

Watch fares to Dar es Salaam

Flights from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam start from 26 USD.

Zanzibar main airports to depart from

Abeid Amani Karume International (ZNZ)

Cheapest

ZNZ is ideal for travelers seeking direct flights from Zanzibar with competitive pricing.

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

💸 Flights from ~$60

Airports nearby Zanzibar used as alternative

Julius Nyerere International (DAR)

Cheapest

Julius Nyerere International is a premier alternative due to its extreme proximity and status as Tanzania's main hub.

Spain • Oct 2026

76% AI deal score

$3,136

$2,426

Save $710

Egyptair

Business Class

Booking Flights from Zanzibar: Frequently Asked Questions

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Most popular destinations to fly from Zanzibar

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Zanzibar

Popular Airports from Zanzibar

Zanzibar airport insights

Sat - Wed - Tue

From ~$26 direct / ~$54 roundtrip

Precision Air, Air Tanzania

0-2 weeks 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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What are the most popular destinations from Zanzibar?

How far do most flights from Zanzibar go?

Where are the cheapest international flights from Zanzibar?

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Most popular destinations to fly from Zanzibar

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Zanzibar

Popular Airports from Zanzibar

Zanzibar airport insights

Sat - Wed - Tue

From ~$26 direct / ~$54 roundtrip

Precision Air, Air Tanzania

0-2 weeks in advance

Mar

Watch fares to Dar es Salaam

Zanzibar main airports to depart from

Airports nearby Zanzibar used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals from Zanzibar

Best Elite deals from Zanzibar

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Booking Flights from Zanzibar: Frequently Asked Questions

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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