Cheap flights from Addis Ababa to Zanzibar from £387

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Sat, Jul 25
Addis Ababa ADDZanzibar ZNZ
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Addis Ababa ADDZanzibar ZNZ
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Fri, Jul 24
Addis Ababa ADDZanzibar ZNZ
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How much do flights to Zanzibar cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£387

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£731

Cheapest round-trip

£683

Average round-trip

£756

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Getting from Zanzibar airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or private transfer. Best value: dala-dala (local minibus) or shared shuttle.

Zanzibar is served by Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ), located approximately 5 km south of Stone Town, the island's historic city center. This compact distance makes airport transfers to city center destinations relatively quick and affordable. Transport options include taxis, private transfers, shared shuttles, dala-dalas (local minibuses), and ride-hailing services. Journey times typically range from 10 to 25 minutes depending on traffic conditions and your chosen mode of transport.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

10-20 min

TZS 25,000 – TZS 35,000; TZS 25,000–35,000 (approx. USD 10–14); fixed rate to Stone Town

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience and speed

10-20 min

TZS 40,000 – TZS 75,000; TZS 40,000–75,000 (approx. USD 16–30); pre-booked service

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

comfort and reliability

15-30 min

TZS 10,000 – TZS 20,000; TZS 10,000–20,000 (approx. USD 4–8); shared with other passengers

on arrival of flights (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

20-40 min

TZS 500 – TZS 1,000; TZS 500–1,000 (approx. USD 0.20–0.40); local experience

irregular, when full (traffic dependent)

adventurous budget travelers

10-25 min

TZS 15,000 – TZS 30,000; TZS 15,000–30,000 (approx. USD 6–12); app-based pricing

on-demand, limited availability (traffic dependent)

app users seeking value

10-20 min

TZS 0 – TZS 50,000; Often complimentary or TZS up to 50,000 (approx. USD 20); check with hotel

pre-arranged (traffic dependent)

resort guests

Notes:

  • Prices in TZS; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Taxi fares from the airport are generally fixed; confirm the price before departure.
  • Dala-dalas do not run on fixed schedules and may require a short walk from the airport entrance.
  • Ride-hailing availability in Zanzibar can be limited; have a backup plan.
  • Many hotels and resorts offer complimentary or paid airport transfers when pre-booked.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Zanzibar

Depart from
Addis Ababa Bole International
Arrive to
Abeid Amani Karume International
Average flights per week
276
Flight distance
1692 km
Worth visiting
Unguja (Zanzibar Island)

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Addis Ababa to Zanzibar in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 06.07Tue 07.07Wed 08.07Thu 09.07Fri 10.07Sat 11.07Sun 12.07
Ethiopian Airlines
2222322
Weekly flights: 15 totalDaily flights: 2.14 averageMost flights: Friday 3 flights
AirlineMon 13.07Tue 14.07Wed 15.07Thu 16.07Fri 17.07Sat 18.07Sun 19.07
Ethiopian Airlines
2222322
Weekly flights: 15 totalDaily flights: 2.14 averageMost flights: Friday 3 flights
AirlineMon 20.07Tue 21.07Wed 22.07Thu 23.07Fri 24.07Sat 25.07Sun 26.07
Ethiopian Airlines
2222322
Weekly flights: 15 totalDaily flights: 2.14 averageMost flights: Friday 3 flights
AirlineMon 27.07Tue 28.07Wed 29.07Thu 30.07Fri 31.07Sat 01.08Sun 02.08
Ethiopian Airlines
2222322
Weekly flights: 15 totalDaily flights: 2.14 averageMost flights: Friday 3 flights

Check-in for a flight from Addis Ababa to Zanzibar

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Ethiopian AirlinesETHETYes
Kenya AirwaysKQAKQNo
Air TanzaniaATCTCYes
Precision AirPRFPWYes
Fly DubaiFDBFZYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Zanzibar

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January30°C26°C
February30°C26°C
March30°C26°C
April29°C25°C
May28°C24°C
June27°C23°C
July27°C23°C
August27°C23°C
September28°C23°C
October29°C24°C
November29°C25°C
December30°C25°C
Hottest Month
30°C
February
Coldest month
23°C
July
Sunny days
274
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
5 Jul
36%
27°C22°C
12 Jul
17%
28°C22°C
Monday
6 Jul
45%
28°C22°C
13 Jul
36%
28°C22°C
Tuesday
7 Jul
73%
28°C23°C
14 Jul
48%
27°C22°C
Wednesday
8 Jul
81%
27°C23°C
15 Jul
72%
27°C22°C
Thursday
9 Jul
64%
27°C22°C
16 Jul
65%
28°C22°C
Friday
10 Jul
58%
27°C22°C
17 Jul
41%
28°C22°C
Saturday
11 Jul
44%
27°C22°C
18 Jul
67%
27°C22°C
The distance between Addis Ababa and Zanzibar is 1692 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, Air Tanzania, Precision Air, and Fly Dubai. Addis Ababa and Zanzibar have 276 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Addis Ababa to Zanzibar?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Addis Ababa and Zanzibar takes around 2.6 hours.
What is the flight distance between Addis Ababa and Zanzibar?
The flight distance between Addis Ababa and Zanzibar is 1692 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Addis Ababa and Zanzibar?
Several carriers operate flights between Addis Ababa and Zanzibar. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Ethiopian Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from Addis Ababa?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Addis Ababa and London, Jeddah, Nairobi, Bucharest, Dubai, Doha, Riyadh, Asmara, Cairo, Abu Dhabi, Abha, Milan, Dublin, Kunming, Tbilisi, Vienna, Entebbe, Medina, New Delhi, Almaty.
What are the most popular routes to and from Zanzibar?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Zanzibar and London, Dar es Salaam, Mount Kilimanjaro, Mombasa, Birmingham, Arusha, Nairobi, Johannesburg, Frankfurt, Cape Town, Dubai, Amsterdam, Harare, Entebbe, Tel Aviv, Budapest, Bucharest, Riga, Lusaka, Istanbul.
What airports are near Addis Ababa?
The main airport in Addis Ababa is Addis Ababa Bole International. It is also served by Addis Ababa Bole International, Awasa.
What airports are near Zanzibar?
The main airport in Zanzibar is Abeid Amani Karume International. It is also served by Abeid Amani Karume International.
Which airlines fly between Addis Ababa and Zanzibar?
Currently, you can fly between Addis Ababa and Zanzibar with Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, Air Tanzania, Precision Air, Fly Dubai.
When’s the best time to travel between Addis Ababa and Zanzibar?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Addis Ababa and Zanzibar, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
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