Cheap flights from Kyiv to Zanzibar from £491

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3 stops
Wed, Jul 8
Iași IASZanzibar ZNZ
£491
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2 stops
Tue, Jul 7
Iași IASZanzibar ZNZ
£518
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2 stops
Wed, Jul 8
Iași IASZanzibar ZNZ
£533
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2 stops
Sun, Jul 5
Iași IASZanzibar ZNZ
£557
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1 stop
Sat, Jul 11
Iași IASZanzibar ZNZ
£590
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Tue, Jul 7
Iași IASZanzibar ZNZ
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2 stops
Sun, Jul 5 – Wed, Jul 8
Iași IASZanzibar ZNZ
£1,041
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Sat, Jul 11 – Wed, Jul 15
Iași IASZanzibar ZNZ
£1,059
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2 stops
Sun, Jul 5 – Thu, Jul 9
Iași IASZanzibar ZNZ
£1,066
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Sat, Jul 11 – Thu, Jul 16
Iași IASZanzibar ZNZ
£1,121
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Fri, Jul 10 – Tue, Jul 14
Iași IASZanzibar ZNZ
£1,199
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Wed, Jul 8 – Sun, Jul 12
Iași IASZanzibar ZNZ
£1,276
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How much do flights to Zanzibar cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£491

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£724

Cheapest round-trip

£1,041

Includes rare itinerary

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Nonstop flights in July

£234 – £322

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
Boryspil International
Arrive to
Abeid Amani Karume International
Average flights per week
128
Flight distance
6347 km
Worth visiting
Unguja (Zanzibar Island)

Check-in for a flight from Kyiv to Zanzibar

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Fly DubaiFDBFZYes
RyanairRYRFRNo
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
Wizz AirWZZW6No

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
28 Jun
45%
28°C22°C
5 Jul
17%
27°C22°C
Monday
29 Jun
71%
27°C22°C
6 Jul
17%
28°C21°C
Tuesday
30 Jun
50%
28°C22°C
7 Jul
11%
28°C21°C
Wednesday
1 Jul
58%
27°C22°C
8 Jul
24%
28°C22°C
Thursday
2 Jul
36%
27°C22°C
9 Jul
65%
27°C23°C
Friday
3 Jul
42%
27°C22°C
10 Jul
65%
27°C23°C
Saturday
4 Jul
57%
27°C22°C
11 Jul
57%
28°C22°C
Travelers usually depart from Boryspil International, Kyiv International Airport (Zhuliany), Kyiv - Palats Ukraina, Kyiv - Teremki, or Kiew - Maidan Nezalezhnosti when they travel from Kyiv to Zanzibar. The distance between Kyiv and Zanzibar is 6347 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Fly Dubai, Ryanair, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, and Wizz Air. Kyiv and Zanzibar have 128 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Kyiv to Zanzibar?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kyiv and Zanzibar takes around 9.9 hours.
What is the flight distance between Kyiv and Zanzibar?
The flight distance between Kyiv and Zanzibar is 6347 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Kyiv and Zanzibar?
Several carriers operate flights between Kyiv and Zanzibar. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include SkyUp Airlines.
Which airports are there in Kyiv?
Kyiv is mainly served by Boryspil International. But there are other airports nearby, including Kyiv International Airport (Zhuliany), Gostomel Airport.
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 Kyiv and Zanzibar?
Currently, you can fly between Kyiv and Zanzibar with Fly Dubai, Ryanair, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air.
When’s the best time to travel between Kyiv and Zanzibar?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Kyiv 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 Kyiv and Zanzibar?
Traveling between Kyiv 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 Zanzibar?
There are a number of airports in and around Zanzibar. The main one is Abeid Amani Karume International and other nearby airports include Abeid Amani Karume International.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Kyiv and Zanzibar depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Kyiv and Zanzibar arrive?
What time do flights between Kyiv and Zanzibar depart?
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