Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Nairobi to Zanzibar?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Nairobi and Zanzibar takes around 1.6 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Nairobi and Zanzibar?

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The flight distance between Nairobi and Zanzibar is 602 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Nairobi and Zanzibar?

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Several carriers operate flights between Nairobi and Zanzibar. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Precision Air, Safarilink Aviation, Fly540, Kenya Airways.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Nairobi?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Nairobi and Mombasa, Malindi, Ukunda, Kisumu, Entebbe, Eldoret, London, Lamu, Melbourne, Perth, Dublin, Dar es Salaam, Sydney, Mumbai, Juba, Maasai Mara, Kigali, Addis Ababa, Durban, Helsinki.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Zanzibar?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Zanzibar and Mount Kilimanjaro, Mombasa, London, Kigali, Dublin, Arusha, Dar es Salaam, Johannesburg, Durban, Entebbe, Blantyre, Brussels, Bangkok, Port Elizabeth, Marrakesh, Mwanza, Pemba, Pemba Island, New Delhi, Harare.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Nairobi?

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Nairobi is mainly served by Jomo Kenyatta International. But there are other airports nearby, including Wilson.

Question 7

What airports are near Nairobi?

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The main airport in Nairobi is Jomo Kenyatta International. It is also served by Arusha, Nanyuki, Amboseli.

Question 8

What airports are near Zanzibar?

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The main airport in Zanzibar is Abeid Amani Karume International. It is also served by Abeid Amani Karume International.

Question 9

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Nairobi and Zanzibar?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Nairobi and Zanzibar thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Nairobi and Zanzibar can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 10

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 11

Which airlines fly between Nairobi and Zanzibar?

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Currently, you can fly between Nairobi and Zanzibar with Precision Air, Emirates, Air Tanzania, Qatar Airways, Kenya Airways.

Question 12

When's the best time to travel between Nairobi and Zanzibar?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Nairobi 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.

Question 13

What flights operate between Nairobi and Zanzibar?

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Traveling between Nairobi 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.

Question 14

How many airports are there near Nairobi?

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There are a number of airports in and around Nairobi. The main one is Jomo Kenyatta International and other nearby airports include Arusha, Nanyuki, Amboseli

Question 15

How many airports are there near Zanzibar?

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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.

Question 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Nairobi and Zanzibar depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Nairobi, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Nairobi and Zanzibar arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Zanzibar, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 18

What time do flights between Nairobi and Zanzibar depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Nairobi, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 19

What time do flights between Nairobi and Zanzibar arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Zanzibar, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£150
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£196
Cheapest round-trip	£240
Average round-trip	£317
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
Precision Air	PRF	PW	Yes	No
Emirates	UAE	EK	No	No
Air Tanzania	ATC	TC	Yes	No
Qatar Airways	QTR	QR	Yes	0 0
Kenya Airways	KQA	KQ	Yes	No

Travel restrictions	Travel is allowed with restrictions No proof of negative pre-departure COVID-19 test required for vaccinated travelers No quarantine required
Visa requirements	No visa required
Forms and documents	Mandatory proof of vaccination for Tanzania Mandatory health surveillance form for Zanzibar

Travel restrictions	Travel is allowed with restrictions for vaccinated travelers No proof of a negative pre-departure COVID-19 test required for vaccinated travelers No quarantine required
Visa requirements	No visa required
Forms and documents	Mandatory proof of vaccination for Kenya Mandatory health surveillance form
Additional information	Masks are mandatory in certain settings

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