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Only Etihad Airways operates flights between Abu Dhabi and Zanzibar.

Flights from Abu Dhabi to Zanzibar usually depart from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) and arrive at Zanzibar Intl (ZNZ).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Etihad Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Abu Dhabi to Zanzibar:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average AED 1,879 return, compared with AED 2,645 via a stopover through Muscat Seeb (MCT).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge AED 147–AED 367 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Etihad Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

One-stop flights from Abu Dhabi to Zanzibar most commonly connect through:

• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 85% of one-stop connections
• Muscat Seeb (MCT) – 7% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 4% of one-stop connections
• Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) – 4% of one-stop connections

Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the Abu Dhabi to Zanzibar route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 51%. Sunday is the cheapest day at AED 1,994 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at AED 3,999 – a AED 2,005 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Abu Dhabi to Zanzibar flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Abu Dhabi to Zanzibar:

• Earliest: departs at 08:50 and lands at 14:34
• Latest: departs at 21:15 and lands at 02:59.

The flight takes about 5h 44m.

A direct flight from Abu Dhabi to Zanzibar takes 5h 44m, covering 6,106 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about AED 1,263 to AED 10,832. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Abu Dhabi to Zanzibar are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about AED 1,135, which is 8% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 9h 12m, compared to 11h 29m via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) and 12h 17m via Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO).

Zanzibar is 1 hour behind Abu Dhabi (Eastern Africa Time vs Gulf Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Zanzibar Intl Airport (ZNZ) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around AED 53 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Autounion Car Rental
· Final Rentals
· Karibu Kwetu Zanzibar
· H-Lead Hospitality
· FlexWays

Return flights from Abu Dhabi to Zanzibar range from AED 1,756 to AED 3,227, with an average of AED 2,323 over the past 12 months. Anything below AED 1,756 counts as a good deal.