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Cheap flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar from £268
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Key info about flying to Zanzibar
Depart from
Jomo Kenyatta International
Arrive to
Abeid Amani Karume International
Flights per week
354
Flight distance
602 km
Worth visiting
Unguja (Zanzibar Island)
Airlines that fly from Nairobi to Zanzibar
Options may vary by recent bookings and your search.
Getting from Zanzibar airport to the city center
Fastest options: taxi or private transfer. Best value: dala-dala (local minibus) or shared shuttle.
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
Weekly direct flights
Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.
| Airline | Mon 20.07 | Tue 21.07 | Wed 22.07 | Thu 23.07 | Fri 24.07 | Sat 25.07 | Sun 26.07 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | --- | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | |
| --- | --- | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | --- | |
| 1 | 1 | --- | --- | 1 | --- | 1 | |
| 1 | --- | 1 | --- | 1 | --- | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 31 total | Daily flights: 4.43 average | Most flights: Sunday 4 flights |
| Airline | Mon 27.07 | Tue 28.07 | Wed 29.07 | Thu 30.07 | Fri 31.07 | Sat 01.08 | Sun 02.08 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | |
| --- | --- | 3 | --- | --- | 1 | --- | |
| --- | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | --- | --- | |
| 1 | --- | 1 | --- | 1 | --- | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 37 total | Daily flights: 5.29 average | Most flights: Wednesday 5 flights |
| Airline | Mon 03.08 | Tue 04.08 | Wed 05.08 | Thu 06.08 | Fri 07.08 | Sat 08.08 | Sun 09.08 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 4 | |
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| 1 | --- | 1 | --- | --- | --- | --- | |
| 1 | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 40 total | Daily flights: 5.71 average | Most flights: Monday 7 flights |
| Airline | Mon 10.08 | Tue 11.08 | Wed 12.08 | Thu 13.08 | Fri 14.08 | Sat 15.08 | Sun 16.08 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 8 | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | |
| 1 | --- | 1 | --- | 1 | --- | --- | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | 1 | --- | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 40 total | Daily flights: 5.71 average | Most flights: Sunday 8 flights |
Weather in Zanzibar
Average Weather
| Month | Average monthly max temperature | Average monthly min temperature |
| January | 30°C | 26°C |
| February | 30°C | 26°C |
| March | 30°C | 26°C |
| April | 29°C | 25°C |
| May | 28°C | 24°C |
| June | 27°C | 23°C |
| July | 27°C | 23°C |
| August | 27°C | 23°C |
| September | 28°C | 23°C |
| October | 29°C | 24°C |
| November | 29°C | 25°C |
| December | 30°C | 25°C |
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