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 • 2026-09-25
81% AI deal score
$117
$26
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Arusha
Tanzania • 2026-09-15
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$111
$43
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Pemba Island
Tanzania • 2026-09-20
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$82
$63
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Tanzania • 2026-09-26
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$97
$70
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Tanzania • 2026-11-06
73% AI deal score
$190
$86
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Dodoma
Tanzania • 2026-10-01
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$163
$99
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Mwanza
Tanzania • 2026-09-11
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$254
$127
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Victoria Falls
Zimbabwe • 2026-11-05
82% AI deal score
$289
$145
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Cape Town
South Africa • 2026-11-28
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$408
$163
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Mafia Island
Tanzania • 2027-01-15
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$146
$170
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Flights from Zanzibar: Overview

Insights for flights from Zanzibar

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Zanzibar, the route mix over the last 90 days shows a balanced distribution across distances. Approximately 42% of recent fares from Zanzibar are short-haul flights, while 20% are medium-haul, and 38% are long-haul trips. This indicates a diverse range of travel options available from Zanzibar, catering to both regional and international destinations.

Right now, the cheapest fares from Zanzibar start at $55 to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. You can also find flights to Pemba Island, Tanzania, starting at $114, and to Arusha, Tanzania, for $122. These prices represent some of the most economical options for travelers departing from Zanzibar.

Travelers from Zanzibar have access to a wide array of destinations, with 271 unique cities reachable. Over the last 90 days, Tanzania accounts for 60% of recent fares, making it the most dominant country for flights from Zanzibar. Kenya follows with 7%, and the United Arab Emirates with 6%, offering popular destinations such as Dubai. This distribution highlights strong regional connectivity alongside significant international routes.

When considering direct flights from Zanzibar, 27.2% of recent fares are non-stop. This indicates that while direct options are available, a majority of flights from Zanzibar involve at least one stop. Travelers seeking direct flights from Zanzibar should be aware that connecting flights are more common.

The most popular routes from Zanzibar over the last 90 days include Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, which is the most frequently discounted destination. Other highly popular routes are to Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and Muscat, Oman. These destinations consistently appear in recent flight deals, suggesting strong demand and frequent availability of fares.

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KLM

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ZNZ - Milan

Zanzibar (ZNZ) - Milan (MXP)

Condor Flugdienst

$1,144

$386

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ZNZ - Zürich

Zanzibar (ZNZ) - Zürich (ZRH)

Condor Flugdienst

$1,153

$427

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ZNZ - Rome

Zanzibar (ZNZ) - Rome (FCO)

Condor Flugdienst, Condor Flugdienst, Condor Flugdienst

$965

$510

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ZNZ - Frankfurt

Zanzibar (ZNZ) - Frankfurt (FRA)

Condor Flugdienst, Condor Flugdienst

$1,120

$630

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ZNZ - New York

Zanzibar (ZNZ) - New York (JFK)

Kenya Airways

$1,900

$1,072

One-way

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

ZNZ - Amsterdam

Zanzibar (ZNZ) - Amsterdam (AMS)

TUI fly Netherlands

$1,053

$508

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Zanzibar

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TOP

Latvia • Sep 2026

from

$863

New York

TOP

United States • Oct 2026

from

$1,061

New York

TOP

United States • Sep 2026

from

$1,292

Chicago

TOP

United States • Oct 2026

from

$1,448

Accra

TOP

Ghana • Nov 2026

from

$510

Guangzhou

TOP

China • Oct 2026

from

$848

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Zanzibar

-58%

ZNZ - Amsterdam

$1,208 → $512

-30%

ZNZ - Chicago

$1,994 → $1,394

-25%

ZNZ - Phoenix

$2,182 → $1,643

-41%

ZNZ - London

$1,198 → $703

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Zanzibar airport insights

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Wed - Thu - Sun

Flights from ZNZ are cheapest on Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday, with fares as low as $25.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$25 direct / ~$55 roundtrip

The lowest fares from Zanzibar are on routes to destinations within Tanzania.

✈️ Airlines to watch

Precision Air, Air Tanzania, Régional, SW Italia

Regional and international full-service airlines offer 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.

📅 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 are as low as 25 USD.

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 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 ~$54

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Dar es Salaam

Tanzania • Sep 2026

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$296

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Paris

France • Oct 2026

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$4,500

$2,387

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Budapest

Hungary • Nov 2026

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$3,764

$2,231

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Milan

Italy • Oct 2026

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$3,873

$2,413

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Geneva

Switzerland • Oct 2026

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$4,386

$2,356

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Casablanca

Morocco • Oct 2026

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$4,300

$2,354

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Copenhagen

Denmark • Oct 2026

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$4,390

$2,474

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Austria • Oct 2026

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$3,586

$2,337

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Italy • Oct 2026

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$3,356

$2,325

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Madrid

Spain • Oct 2026

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$3,101

$2,266

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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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Last-minute flights going from Zanzibar soon

Mon, Sep 14

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ZNZ - Milan

Zanzibar (ZNZ) - Milan (MXP)

Condor Flugdienst

$1,144

$386

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ZNZ - Zürich

Zanzibar (ZNZ) - Zürich (ZRH)

Condor Flugdienst

$1,153

$427

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ZNZ - Rome

Zanzibar (ZNZ) - Rome (FCO)

Condor Flugdienst, Condor Flugdienst, Condor Flugdienst

$965

$510

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ZNZ - Frankfurt

Zanzibar (ZNZ) - Frankfurt (FRA)

Condor Flugdienst, Condor Flugdienst

$1,120

$630

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ZNZ - New York

Zanzibar (ZNZ) - New York (JFK)

Kenya Airways

$1,900

$1,072

One-way

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

ZNZ - Amsterdam

Zanzibar (ZNZ) - Amsterdam (AMS)

TUI fly Netherlands

$1,053

$508

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Zanzibar

Riga

TOP

Latvia • Sep 2026

from

$863

New York

TOP

United States • Oct 2026

from

$1,061

New York

TOP

United States • Sep 2026

from

$1,292

Chicago

TOP

United States • Oct 2026

from

$1,448

Accra

TOP

Ghana • Nov 2026

from

$510

Guangzhou

TOP

China • Oct 2026

from

$848

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Zanzibar

-58%

ZNZ - Amsterdam

$1,208 → $512

-30%

ZNZ - Chicago

$1,994 → $1,394

-25%

ZNZ - Phoenix

$2,182 → $1,643

-41%

ZNZ - London

$1,198 → $703

Popular Airports from Zanzibar

Zanzibar airport insights

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Wed - Thu - Sun

Flights from ZNZ are cheapest on Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday, with fares as low as $25.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$25 direct / ~$55 roundtrip

The lowest fares from Zanzibar are on routes to destinations within Tanzania.

✈️ Airlines to watch

Precision Air, Air Tanzania, Régional, SW Italia

Regional and international full-service airlines offer 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.

📅 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 are as low as 25 USD.

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 premier alternative due to its extreme proximity and status as Tanzania's main hub.

Spain • Oct 2026

76% AI deal score

$3,101

$2,266

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Wed - Thu - Sun

From ~$25 direct / ~$55 roundtrip

Precision Air, Air Tanzania, Régional, SW Italia

0-2 weeks in advance

Mar

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Zanzibar main airports to depart from

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How many countries can I reach from Zanzibar?

What are the most popular destinations from Zanzibar?

How far do most flights from Zanzibar go?

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Zanzibar airport insights

Wed - Thu - Sun

From ~$25 direct / ~$55 roundtrip

Precision Air, Air Tanzania, Régional, SW Italia

0-2 weeks in advance

Mar

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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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