On this page, you can find and purchase flights for the Zanzibar City — Abu Dhabi route. The distance between the cities is approximately 3,766 km, and flight frequency is maintained at around 3 flights per week.
Flights on this route are operated by EY. Ticket prices change constantly, so we recommend using the low-price calendar and the price trend chart. Before your trip, check out the information on how to get to Zanzibar airport and how to get from Abu Dhabi airport to the city center.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for Zanzibar City — Abu Dhabi by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from AED 716 in r, and the most expensive are around AED 1,990 in n. 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.
Zanzibar City → Abu Dhabi, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | AED 2,055 | high | May | AED 1,454 | low | Sep | AED 1,454 | low |
| Feb | AED 1,955 | high | Jun | AED 1,404 | low | Oct | AED 1,704 | medium |
| Mar | AED 1,805 | medium | Jul | AED 1,504 | medium | Nov | AED 1,905 | high |
| Apr | AED 1,654 | medium | Aug | AED 1,554 | medium | Dec | AED 2,005 | high |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
The climate in Abu Dhabi is characterized by hot summers and mild winters. The hottest month is August with an average maximum temperature of 40.2°C, while the coolest is January (16.5°C). Precipitation is extremely rare, with light rain most likely in April.
The most budget-friendly month to fly from Zanzibar City is June, with ticket prices starting AED 715. Prices peak in March, when the minimum fare is AED 1,989.
The optimal time to visit is November or December, when comfortable temperatures of around 25–30°C are established. If saving money is your priority, consider flying in June, but be prepared for extreme heat.
Regular flights between Zanzibar City and Abu Dhabi are provided by Etihad Airways (EY). This carrier operates direct flights and is the primary operator on the route, with a frequency of about 3 departures per week. You can find detailed schedules for specific dates and flight details in the list of airlines below.
Flights Zanzibar City — Abu Dhabi depart from Zanzibar International Airport and arrive at Abu Dhabi International Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
The approximate travel time for a direct flight over a distance of 3,766 km is about 4 hours 30 minutes to 5 hours.
The main carrier on this route is EY (Etihad Airways).
Yes, there are direct flights on this route, operating about 3 times a week.
The minimum flight price is constantly changing; you can find the current minimum for your dates in the low-price calendar on this page.
For the best deal, we recommend booking tickets in advance and monitoring prices in June, which historically has the lowest fares.
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