Cheap flights to Zanzibar City
28 cities have regular scheduled flights to Zanzibar City (ZNZ). 25 airlines fly to the city, from major international carriers to budget low-cost options. Most flights depart from Dar es Salaam, Arusha, Nairobi, Dubai, Kilimanjaro. Compare fares, choose the best option and book your tickets online at the best price. Enter your departure city above to find flights and check prices.
Dar es Salaam — Zanzibar City
Pemba — Zanzibar City
Kilimanjaro — Zanzibar City
Arusha — Zanzibar City
Nairobi — Dar es Salaam
Abu Dhabi — Zanzibar City
Johannesburg — Zanzibar City
Kigali — Addis Ababa
Mombasa — Dar es Salaam
Muscat — Dubai
Entebbe — Kigali
Doha — Dubai
Popular departure cities to Zanzibar City
Tanzania
Tanzania
Kenya
United Arab Emirates
Tanzania
Ethiopia
Tanzania
Turkey
Tanzania
Qatar
Kenya
South Africa
Germany
Oman Sultanate Of
United Arab Emirates
France
Netherlands
Rwanda
Italy
Tanzania
Uganda
Israel
Moldova
Italy
China
Poland
Czech Republic
PolandFlight insights to Zanzibar City
Data-driven trends for direct flights to Zanzibar City — how often airlines fly, where passengers come from, and typical fares and flight times.
Most frequent departure cities
The most frequent direct routes to Zanzibar City come from Dar es Salaam, Arusha and Nairobi. Dar es Salaam leads with around 188 flights a week.
- Dar es Salaam188 flights/week
- Arusha96 flights/week
- Nairobi83 flights/week
- Dubai67 flights/week
- Kilimanjaro48 flights/week
Top departure countries
Most direct flights to Zanzibar City depart from Tanzania, Kenya and United Arab Emirates. Tanzania alone accounts for about 54% of all direct routes.
- Tanzaniaavg $134
- Kenyaavg $202
- United Arab Emiratesavg $256
- Ethiopiaavg $436
- Turkeyavg $330
Direct routes & fares
Popular non-stop routes to Zanzibar City range from Dar es Salaam at $46 to Dubai at $315 — a quick way to compare direct-flight fares.
- Dar es Salaamfrom $46
- Arushafrom $138
- Nairobifrom $167
- Dubaifrom $315
- Kilimanjarofrom $102
Cheapest departure cities
The cheapest places to fly to Zanzibar City from right now are Dar es Salaam from $46, Pemba from $53 and Kilimanjaro from $102.
- Dar es Salaamfrom $46
- Pembafrom $53
- Kilimanjarofrom $102
- Arushafrom $138
- Nairobifrom $167
Longest direct flights
The longest direct flight to Zanzibar City is from Guangzhou at about 11h 37m, followed by Amsterdam (9h 48m) and Paris (9h 34m).
- Guangzhou11h 37m
- Amsterdam9h 48m
- Paris9h 34m
- Frankfurt am Main9h 20m
- Warsaw9h 5m
Frequently asked questions
- Which cities have flights to Zanzibar City?
- There are 28+ cities with regular flights to Zanzibar City, from major international hubs to nearby regional airports. Pick your departure city to compare fares and book.
- Where do most flights to Zanzibar City depart from?
- Most travelers fly to Zanzibar City from Dar es Salaam, Arusha, Nairobi, Dubai, Kilimanjaro. These routes have the highest flight frequency and passenger traffic, so fares are usually competitive.
- How many airlines fly to Zanzibar City?
- 25 airlines operate flights to Zanzibar City, ranging from major international carriers to budget low-cost airlines. Competition helps keep fares affordable.
- When is the best time to book flights to Zanzibar City?
- For short-haul routes, booking 4–8 weeks ahead usually gives the best prices. For long-haul flights, aim for 2–3 months ahead. Prices also drop in off-peak seasons and for midweek departures.
- How to find cheap flights to Zanzibar City?
- Compare offers from multiple airlines, use flexible dates and set up price alerts. Our platform lets you track price trends and choose the best time to buy your tickets.