Cheap flights from Cairo to Zanzibar from £283

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2 stops
Tue, May 26
Cairo CAIZanzibar ZNZ
£283
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Wed, May 27
Cairo CAIZanzibar ZNZ
£283
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Mon, May 25
Cairo CAIZanzibar ZNZ
£283
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2 stops
Mon, May 25
Cairo CAIZanzibar ZNZ
£283
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Thu, May 28
Cairo CAIZanzibar ZNZ
£320
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Tue, May 26
Cairo CAIZanzibar ZNZ
£339
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Thu, May 28 – Wed, Jun 3
Cairo CAIZanzibar ZNZ
£572
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Cairo CAIZanzibar ZNZ
£574
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Thu, May 28 – Wed, Jun 3
Cairo CAIZanzibar ZNZ
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Tue, May 26 – Fri, May 29
Cairo CAIZanzibar ZNZ
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Sat, May 30 – Wed, Jun 3
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£640
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How much do flights to Zanzibar cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£283

Cheapest round-trip

£572

Average round-trip

£814

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Precision Air

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
Cairo International
Arrive to
Abeid Amani Karume International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Unguja (Zanzibar Island)

Check-in for a flight from Cairo to Zanzibar

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Precision AirPRFPWYes
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes
EgyptairMSRMSYes
Ethiopian AirlinesETHETYes
Kenya AirwaysKQAKQNo

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
10 May
97%
29°C24°C
17 May
89%
29°C24°C
Monday
11 May
85%
28°C23°C
18 May
87%
29°C24°C
Tuesday
12 May
82%
29°C24°C
19 May
82%
28°C24°C
Wednesday
13 May
87%
29°C24°C
20 May
85%
28°C24°C
Thursday
14 May
86%
28°C23°C
21 May
88%
28°C24°C
Friday
15 May
73%
29°C23°C
22 May
86%
28°C24°C
Saturday
16 May
83%
29°C23°C
23 May
28°C24°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Precision Air, Qatar Airways, Egyptair, Ethiopian Airlines, and Kenya Airways. Cairo and Zanzibar have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Cairo?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cairo and London, Manchester, Jeddah, Birmingham, Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada, Medina, Riyadh, Aswan, Luxor, Amman, Glasgow, Madrid, Dubai, Istanbul, Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Bristol, Dammam, Abu Dhabi.
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.
Which airports are there in Cairo?
Cairo is mainly served by Cairo International. But there are other airports nearby, including Cairo West Airport.
What airports are near Cairo?
The main airport in Cairo is Cairo International. It is also served by Borg El Arab.
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 Cairo and Zanzibar?
Currently, you can fly between Cairo and Zanzibar with Precision Air, Qatar Airways, Egyptair, Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways.
When’s the best time to travel between Cairo and Zanzibar?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Cairo 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.
What flights operate between Cairo and Zanzibar?
Traveling between Cairo and Zanzibar, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Cairo?
There are a number of airports in and around Cairo. The main one is Cairo International and other nearby airports include Borg El Arab
How many airports are there near Zanzibar?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Cairo and Zanzibar depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Cairo and Zanzibar arrive?
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