On this page, you can select and purchase flight tickets for the route from Entebbe to Zanzibar City. The 1,016 km flight operates approximately once a week, so we recommend planning your trip in advance.
The airlines UR and TC operate on this route. Ticket prices vary by season; you can use the low-fare calendar to find the best options, check how to get to the airport of departure, and book an airport transfer to your destination.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for Entebbe — Zanzibar City by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from AED 762 in r, and the most expensive are around AED 1,207 in r. If your travel dates are flexible, the calendar will help you find the best price for your preferred period. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.
Entebbe → Zanzibar City, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | AED 953 | high | May | AED 677 | low | Sep | AED 827 | medium |
| Feb | AED 852 | medium | Jun | AED 802 | medium | Oct | AED 802 | medium |
| Mar | AED 702 | low | Jul | AED 978 | high | Nov | AED 752 | medium |
| Apr | AED 652 | low | Aug | AED 978 | high | Dec | AED 953 | high |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
The warmest month in Zanzibar City is March, with temperatures reaching up to 29.8°C, while April is considered the wettest month with up to 358 mm of rainfall. The wet season is also prominent in November and December, which may affect travel comfort.
The lowest flight price was recorded in June — AED 761. Peak pricing occurs in December and February, when fares rise to AED 1,206 and AED 1,185 respectively.
The best time to fly is considered June: it offers the ideal balance between dry weather and affordable prices. It is best to avoid the period of prolonged heavy rains in April and May, when the number of wet days can reach 28 per month.
Two main airlines operate flights on the Entebbe — Zanzibar City route: Uganda Airlines (UR) and Air Tanzania (TC). Direct flights are available approximately once a week, so we recommend checking seat availability in advance. You can find detailed information about departure days, travel times, and connecting flight options in the interactive list below.
Flights Entebbe — Zanzibar City depart from Entebbe International Airport and arrive at Zanzibar International Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
The distance between the cities is 1,016 km. The estimated travel time for a direct flight is approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes.
Regular flights between Entebbe and Zanzibar City are operated by UR (Uganda Airlines) and TC (Air Tanzania).
Yes, there are direct flights on this route, though they are infrequent—approximately once a week.
Flight prices change constantly depending on the season and demand. You can check the current minimum for upcoming dates in the low-fare calendar on this page.
Flights from Uganda arrive at the main destination airport — Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ).
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