Cheap flights from Kigali to Zanzibar from £233

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Kigali KGLZanzibar ZNZ
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How much do flights to Zanzibar cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£233

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£532

Cheapest round-trip

£451

Average round-trip

£478

Nonstop flights in April

£266 – £268

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
Kigali International
Arrive to
Abeid Amani Karume International
Average flights per week
185
Flight distance
1114 km
Worth visiting
Unguja (Zanzibar Island)

Weekly direct flights

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

AirlineMon 13.04Tue 14.04Wed 15.04Thu 16.04Fri 17.04Sat 18.04Sun 19.04
Rwandair
1---1---1---1
Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 20.04Tue 21.04Wed 22.04Thu 23.04Fri 24.04Sat 25.04Sun 26.04
Rwandair
1---1---1---1
Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 27.04Tue 28.04Wed 29.04Thu 30.04Fri 01.05Sat 02.05Sun 03.05
Rwandair
1---1---1---1
Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 04.05Tue 05.05Wed 06.05Thu 07.05Fri 08.05Sat 09.05Sun 10.05
Rwandair
1---1---1---1
Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Kigali to Zanzibar

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

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
273
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
19 Apr
94%
28°C24°C
26 Apr
89%
28°C24°C
Monday
20 Apr
89%
29°C24°C
27 Apr
87%
28°C24°C
Tuesday
21 Apr
83%
29°C24°C
28 Apr
87%
28°C24°C
Wednesday
22 Apr
83%
27°C24°C
29 Apr
88%
27°C24°C
Thursday
23 Apr
88%
29°C24°C
30 Apr
84%
28°C24°C
Friday
24 Apr
89%
29°C24°C
1 May
87%
24°C24°C
Saturday
25 Apr
86%
29°C24°C
2 May
83%
28°C23°C
The distance between Kigali and Zanzibar is 1114 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Kenya Airways, Rwandair, Precision Air, Air Tanzania, and Ethiopian Airlines. Kigali and Zanzibar have 185 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Kigali to Zanzibar?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kigali and Zanzibar takes around 2.5 hours.
What is the flight distance between Kigali and Zanzibar?
The flight distance between Kigali and Zanzibar is 1114 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Kigali and Zanzibar?
Several carriers operate flights between Kigali and Zanzibar. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Rwandair.
What are the most popular routes to and from Kigali?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kigali and London, Nairobi, Cape Town, Dar es Salaam, Johannesburg, Kabul, Addis Ababa, Lagos, Kuala Lumpur, Entebbe, Monrovia, Casablanca, Boston, Warsaw, Baku, Mombasa, Phoenix, Sydney, Dubai, Larnaca.
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 Kigali?
The main airport in Kigali is Kigali International. It is also served by Kigali International, Goma International.
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 Kigali and Zanzibar?
Currently, you can fly between Kigali and Zanzibar with Kenya Airways, Rwandair, Precision Air, Air Tanzania, Ethiopian Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Kigali and Zanzibar?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Kigali 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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