Question 1

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

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Zanzibar and Nairobi takes around 1.7 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Zanzibar and Nairobi?

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The flight distance between Zanzibar and Nairobi is 602 km.

Question 3

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

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

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Zanzibar?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Zanzibar and Dar es Salaam, Mombasa, Arusha, Entebbe, Mount Kilimanjaro, London, Lusaka, Kigali, Pemba Island, Muscat, Mwanza, Cape Town, New Delhi, Stockholm, Melbourne, Sydney, Johannesburg, Birmingham, Singapore, Winnipeg.

Question 5

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, London, Malindi, Kisumu, Ukunda, Entebbe, Eldoret, Singapore, Lamu, Addis Ababa, Johannesburg, Juba, Kigali, New Delhi, Bangkok, Durban, Dubai, Paris, Port Elizabeth, Victoria Falls.

Question 6

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 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

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

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

Question 9

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 10

Which airlines fly between Zanzibar and Nairobi?

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

Question 11

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

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Zanzibar and Nairobi, 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 12

What flights operate between Zanzibar and Nairobi?

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Traveling between Zanzibar and Nairobi, 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 13

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 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

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Zanzibar and Nairobi 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 Zanzibar, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Zanzibar and Nairobi 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 Nairobi, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 17

What time do flights between Zanzibar and Nairobi 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 Zanzibar, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 18

What time do flights between Zanzibar and Nairobi 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 Nairobi, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£134
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£146
Cheapest round-trip	£306
Average round-trip	£365
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack

Airline	Mon 04.12	Tue 05.12	Wed 06.12	Thu 07.12	Fri 08.12	Sat 09.12	Sun 10.12
Kenya Airways	2	2	2	3	6	6	6
Precision Air	2	1	3	2	3	2	2
Safarilink Aviation	1	1	1	---	---	1	---

Airline	Mon 11.12	Tue 12.12	Wed 13.12	Thu 14.12	Fri 15.12	Sat 16.12	Sun 17.12
Kenya Airways	3	3	4	6	6	6	5
Precision Air	2	4	1	---	2	---	3
Safarilink Aviation	1	1	---	---	1	1	---

Airline	Mon 18.12	Tue 19.12	Wed 20.12	Thu 21.12	Fri 22.12	Sat 23.12	Sun 24.12
Kenya Airways	4	2	3	5	6	6	6
Precision Air	2	1	1	1	3	3	2
Safarilink Aviation	2	1	1	2	2	1	1

Airline	Mon 25.12	Tue 26.12	Wed 27.12	Thu 28.12	Fri 29.12	Sat 30.12	Sun 31.12
Kenya Airways	4	1	2	4	5	4	3
Precision Air	1	3	5	1	1	3	4
Safarilink Aviation	2	2	1	2	2	1	---

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
Kenya Airways	KQA	KQ	Yes	No
Precision Air	PRF	PW	Yes	0 0
Safarilink Aviation	XLK	F2	Yes	No
Air Tanzania	ATC	TC	Yes	0 0
Qatar Airways	QTR	QR	Yes	0 0