Question 1

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

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Dubai and Zanzibar takes around 5.5 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Dubai and Zanzibar?

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The flight distance between Dubai and Zanzibar is 3915 km.

Question 3

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

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Several carriers operate flights between Dubai and Zanzibar. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Fly Dubai, Emirates.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Dubai?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Dubai and Doha, Istanbul, New Delhi, Muscat, Mumbai, Kuwait City, Manila, Riyadh, Amman, Cairo, London, New York, Mangalore, Malé, Bangkok, Tel Aviv, Pune, Beirut, Hyderabad, Kozhikode.

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, Dar es Salaam, Mombasa, Arusha, Kigali, Entebbe, Nairobi, Mwanza, New York, Lusaka, Milan, Durban, Juba, Lilongwe, Balbala, Mafia Island, Maputo, Los Angeles, Addis Ababa, Prague.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Dubai?

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Dubai is mainly served by Dubai International. But there are other airports nearby, including Sharjah International, Al Maktoum International, Dubai Bus Station, Al Minhad Air Base, Dubai Jebel Ali SPB, Dubai Creek SPB.

Question 7

What airports are near Dubai?

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The main airport in Dubai is Dubai International. It is also served by Zayed International Airport, Ras Al Khaimah International, Al Ain International, Khasab, Sohar.

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 Dubai and Zanzibar?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Dubai and Zanzibar thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Dubai 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 Dubai and Zanzibar?

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Currently, you can fly between Dubai and Zanzibar with Qatar Airways, Precision Air, Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, Oman Air.

Question 12

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

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Dubai 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 Dubai and Zanzibar?

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Traveling between Dubai 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 Dubai?

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There are a number of airports in and around Dubai. The main one is Dubai International and other nearby airports include Zayed International Airport, Ras Al Khaimah International, Al Ain International, Khasab, Sohar

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 Dubai 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 Dubai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

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

Question 19

What time do flights between Dubai 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.

Cheapest one-way trip	$232
Cheapest round-trip	$422
Average round-trip	$554
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack
Nonstop flights in April	$326 – $396

Airline	Sun 14.04	Mon 15.04	Tue 16.04	Wed 17.04	Thu 18.04	Fri 19.04	Sat 20.04
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Airline	Sun 21.04	Mon 22.04	Tue 23.04	Wed 24.04	Thu 25.04	Fri 26.04	Sat 27.04
Fly Dubai	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Emirates	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

Airline	Sun 28.04	Mon 29.04	Tue 30.04	Wed 01.05	Thu 02.05	Fri 03.05	Sat 04.05
Fly Dubai	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Emirates	---	---	---	---	1	1	1

Airline	Sun 05.05	Mon 06.05	Tue 07.05	Wed 08.05	Thu 09.05	Fri 10.05	Sat 11.05
Fly Dubai	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Emirates	1	1	1	1	1	1	1

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
Qatar Airways	QTR	QR	Yes	0 0
Precision Air	PRF	PW	Yes	0 0
Kenya Airways	KQA	KQ	Yes	No
Ethiopian Airlines	ETH	ET	Yes	0 0
Oman Air	OMA	WY	Yes	0 0

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	29°C	26°C