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How much do flights to Zanzibar cost?

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£621

Nonstop flights in May

£400 – £454

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

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience and speed

10-20 min

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

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

comfort and reliability

15-30 min

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

irregular, when full (traffic dependent)

adventurous budget travelers

10-25 min

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

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
Dubai International
Arrive to
Abeid Amani Karume International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
3915 km
Worth visiting
Unguja (Zanzibar Island)

Weekly direct flights

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

AirlineMon 11.05Tue 12.05Wed 13.05Thu 14.05Fri 15.05Sat 16.05Sun 17.05
Fly Dubai
1------1---11
Emirates
---------------------
Air Tanzania
---------------------
Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 18.05Tue 19.05Wed 20.05Thu 21.05Fri 22.05Sat 23.05Sun 24.05
Fly Dubai
11---------11
Emirates
---------------------
Air Tanzania
---------------------
Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 25.05Tue 26.05Wed 27.05Thu 28.05Fri 29.05Sat 30.05Sun 31.05
Fly Dubai
1111122
Emirates
---------111---
Air Tanzania
---------------------
Weekly flights: 12 totalDaily flights: 1.71 averageMost flights: Saturday 2 flights
AirlineMon 01.06Tue 02.06Wed 03.06Thu 04.06Fri 05.06Sat 06.06Sun 07.06
Fly Dubai
2222222
Emirates
22---222---
Air Tanzania
------1---1---1
Weekly flights: 27 totalDaily flights: 3.86 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights

Check-in for a flight from Dubai to Zanzibar

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Precision AirPRFPWYes
Air ArabiaABYG9No
Kenya AirwaysKQAKQNo
Ethiopian AirlinesETHETYes
Air TanzaniaATCTCYes

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
17 May
96%
29°C23°C
24 May
87%
28°C24°C
Monday
18 May
88%
29°C24°C
25 May
85%
28°C24°C
Tuesday
19 May
80%
28°C24°C
26 May
89%
28°C23°C
Wednesday
20 May
89%
28°C24°C
27 May
29°C23°C
Thursday
21 May
87%
29°C23°C
28 May
88%
27°C23°C
Friday
22 May
89%
29°C24°C
29 May
89%
28°C23°C
Saturday
23 May
86%
28°C24°C
30 May
89%
28°C23°C
Travelers usually depart from Dubai International, Sharjah International, or Al Maktoum International when they travel from Dubai to Zanzibar. The distance between Dubai and Zanzibar is 3915 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Precision Air, Air Arabia, Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, and Air Tanzania. Dubai and Zanzibar have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Dubai to Zanzibar?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Dubai and Zanzibar takes around 5.6 hours.
What is the flight distance between Dubai and Zanzibar?
The flight distance between Dubai and Zanzibar is 3915 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Dubai and Zanzibar?
Several carriers operate flights between Dubai and Zanzibar. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Emirates, Fly Dubai.
What are the most popular routes to and from Dubai?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Dubai and London, Manila, Manchester, Jeddah, Muscat, Riyadh, Birmingham, New Delhi, Medina, Istanbul, Mumbai, Bangkok, Davao, Amman, Tel Aviv, Cairo, Doha, Bali, Chișinău, Colombo.
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, Amsterdam, Harare, Entebbe, Tel Aviv, Budapest, Bucharest, Riga, Lusaka, Istanbul, Beirut.
Which airports are there in Dubai?
Dubai is mainly served by Dubai International. But there are other airports nearby, including Sharjah International, Al Maktoum International, Al Minhad Air Base, Dubai Jebel Ali SPB, Dubai Creek SPB.
What airports are near Dubai?
The main airport in Dubai is Dubai International. It is also served by Zayed International Airport, Ras Al Khaimah International, Al Ain International, Sohar, Khasab.
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 Dubai and Zanzibar?
Currently, you can fly between Dubai and Zanzibar with Precision Air, Air Arabia, Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, Air Tanzania.
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