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 1.5 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, Kenya Airways, Hahn Air, Safarilink Aviation.

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, Amboseli, Nanyuki.

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 Precision Air, Kenya Airways, Air Tanzania, Hahn Air, Coastal Aviation.

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, Amboseli, Nanyuki.

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	£133
Cheapest round-trip	£307
Average round-trip	£321
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack
Nonstop flights in May	£159 – £411

Airline	Mon 29.04	Tue 30.04	Wed 01.05	Thu 02.05	Fri 03.05	Sat 04.05	Sun 05.05
Kenya Airways	5	2	5	4	5	7	7
Precision Air	1	---	1	---	1	1	1
Safarilink Aviation	---	---	---	1	---	---	---
Hahn Air	---	---	1	---	1	1	1

Airline	Mon 06.05	Tue 07.05	Wed 08.05	Thu 09.05	Fri 10.05	Sat 11.05	Sun 12.05
Kenya Airways	5	3	5	4	6	6	6
Precision Air	2	1	1	1	1	2	2
Safarilink Aviation	1	---	---	1	---	---	---
Hahn Air	1	1	1	---	---	---	---

Airline	Mon 13.05	Tue 14.05	Wed 15.05	Thu 16.05	Fri 17.05	Sat 18.05	Sun 19.05
Kenya Airways	4	2	4	6	4	6	6
Precision Air	1	1	1	1	1	2	2
Safarilink Aviation	1	---	---	1	---	---	---
Hahn Air	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

Airline	Mon 20.05	Tue 21.05	Wed 22.05	Thu 23.05	Fri 24.05	Sat 25.05	Sun 26.05
Kenya Airways	4	2	4	6	6	4	6
Precision Air	1	1	1	1	1	1	2
Safarilink Aviation	1	---	---	1	---	---	---
Hahn Air	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
Precision Air	PRF	PW	Yes	0 0
Kenya Airways	KQA	KQ	Yes	No
Air Tanzania	ATC	TC	Yes	0 0
Hahn Air		H1	Yes	No
Coastal Aviation	CSV	CQ	Yes	No

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	26°C	14°C
February	27°C	15°C
March	27°C	15°C
April	25°C	15°C
May	23°C	14°C
June	22°C	13°C
July	22°C	13°C
August	23°C	13°C
September	25°C	14°C
October	25°C	15°C
November	24°C	15°C
December	24°C	14°C