Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Addis Ababa to Zanzibar?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Addis Ababa and Zanzibar takes around 3.0 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Addis Ababa and Zanzibar?

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The flight distance between Addis Ababa and Zanzibar is 1692 km.

Question 3

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

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Several carriers operate flights between Addis Ababa and Zanzibar. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Ethiopian Airlines.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Addis Ababa?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Addis Ababa and Nairobi, Entebbe, Dubai, Lalibela, Cairo, Boston, Las Vegas, Mombasa, Santo Domingo, Abidjan, Berlin, Dushanbe, Denpasar, Washington, D.C., Atlanta, London, Los Angeles, Tbilisi, Riyadh, Madrid.

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, Prague, Seronera.

Question 6

What airports are near Addis Ababa?

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The main airport in Addis Ababa is Addis Ababa Bole International. It is also served by Addis Ababa Bole International, Awasa.

Question 7

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 8

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

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

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Currently, you can fly between Addis Ababa and Zanzibar with Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, Precision Air, Air Tanzania, Fly Dubai.

Question 11

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

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Addis Ababa 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 12

What flights operate between Addis Ababa and Zanzibar?

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Traveling between Addis Ababa 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 13

How many airports are there near Addis Ababa?

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There are a number of airports in and around Addis Ababa. The main one is Addis Ababa Bole International and other nearby airports include Addis Ababa Bole International, Awasa

Question 14

How many airports are there near Zanzibar?

Accepted Answer

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 15

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

Question 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Addis Ababa 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 17

What time do flights between Addis Ababa and Zanzibar depart?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

What time do flights between Addis Ababa and Zanzibar arrive?

Accepted Answer

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	$367
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	$588
Cheapest round-trip	$606
Average round-trip	$669
Nonstop flights in May	$588 – $672

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
Ethiopian Airlines	ETH	ET	Yes	0 0
Kenya Airways	KQA	KQ	Yes	No
Precision Air	PRF	PW	Yes	0 0
Air Tanzania	ATC	TC	Yes	0 0
Fly Dubai	FDB	FZ	Yes	No

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

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