Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Zanzibar from £542

Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Zanzibar from £542

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Sat, Jun 20
Washington, D.C. IADZanzibar ZNZ
£542
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Wed, Jun 17
Washington, D.C. IADZanzibar ZNZ
£629
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Sat, Jun 20
Washington, D.C. IADZanzibar ZNZ
£634
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Sat, Jun 20
Washington, D.C. IADZanzibar ZNZ
£653
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Sat, Jun 20
Washington, D.C. BWIZanzibar ZNZ
£661
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Wed, Jun 17
Washington, D.C. IADZanzibar ZNZ
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Sat, Jun 20 – Sat, Jun 27
Washington, D.C. IADZanzibar ZNZ
£1,458
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Thu, Jun 18 – Tue, Jun 23
Washington, D.C. IADZanzibar ZNZ
£1,530
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Sat, Jun 20 – Fri, Jun 26
Washington, D.C. IADZanzibar ZNZ
£1,558
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Sat, Jun 20 – Sat, Jun 27
Washington, D.C. IADZanzibar ZNZ
£1,578
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Sat, Jun 20 – Thu, Jun 25
Washington, D.C. IADZanzibar ZNZ
£1,611
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Thu, Jun 18 – Tue, Jun 23
Washington, D.C. IADZanzibar ZNZ
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How much do flights to Zanzibar cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£542

Cheapest round-trip

£1,458

Average round-trip

£1,853

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Ethiopian Airlines

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

Check-in for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Zanzibar

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Ethiopian AirlinesETHETYes
JetBlue AirwaysJBUB6No
Precision AirPRFPWYes
Kenya AirwaysKQAKQNo
TUI fly NetherlandsTFLORNo

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
31 May
89%
29°C24°C
7 Jun
86%
28°C23°C
Monday
1 Jun
86%
29°C23°C
8 Jun
85%
28°C23°C
Tuesday
2 Jun
87%
29°C23°C
9 Jun
86%
28°C23°C
Wednesday
3 Jun
89%
28°C23°C
10 Jun
85%
28°C23°C
Thursday
4 Jun
88%
28°C23°C
11 Jun
86%
28°C23°C
Friday
5 Jun
88%
28°C23°C
12 Jun
87%
28°C23°C
Saturday
6 Jun
89%
27°C23°C
13 Jun
77%
28°C23°C
Travelers usually depart from Washington Dulles International, Baltimore–Washington International, or Ronald Reagan Washington National when they travel from Washington, D.C. to Zanzibar. The most popular airlines for this route are Ethiopian Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Precision Air, Kenya Airways, and TUI fly Netherlands. Washington, D.C. and Zanzibar have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Washington, D.C.?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Washington, D.C. and London, Orlando, Atlanta, Edinburgh, Los Angeles, Tampa, Mexico City, Miami, San Salvador, San Juan, Dallas, Istanbul, Denver, New Delhi, Guadalajara, Fort Lauderdale, Kathmandu, Manchester, Paris, Toronto.
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.
Which airports are there in Washington, D.C.?
Washington, D.C. is mainly served by Washington Dulles International. But there are other airports nearby, including Baltimore–Washington International, Ronald Reagan Washington National.
What airports are near Washington, D.C.?
The main airport in Washington, D.C. is Washington Dulles International. It is also served by Philadelphia International, Norfolk International, Richmond International, Atlantic City International, Lehigh Valley International, Trenton–Mercer, Harrisburg International, Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional, Hagerstown Regional, Lancaster.
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 Washington, D.C. and Zanzibar?
Currently, you can fly between Washington, D.C. and Zanzibar with Ethiopian Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Precision Air, Kenya Airways, TUI fly Netherlands.
When’s the best time to travel between Washington, D.C. and Zanzibar?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. and Zanzibar?
Traveling between Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.?
There are a number of airports in and around Washington, D.C.. The main one is Washington Dulles International and other nearby airports include Philadelphia International, Norfolk International, Richmond International, Atlantic City International, Lehigh Valley International, Trenton–Mercer, Harrisburg International, Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional, Hagerstown Regional, Lancaster
How many airports are there near Zanzibar?
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