AED 790 Find Cheap Flights from Abu Dhabi to Zanzibar – Compare and Save

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

• Earliest: departs at 08:50 and lands at 14:35
• Latest: departs at 21:15 and lands at 03:00.

The flight takes about 5h 45m.

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

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Abu Dhabi to Zanzibar takes 5h 45m, 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.

Return flights from Abu Dhabi to Zanzibar range from AED 1,632 to AED 2,806, with an average of AED 1,999 over the past 12 months. Anything below AED 1,632 counts as a good deal.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average AED 1,928 return, compared with AED 2,540 via a stopover through Addis Ababa Bole (ADD).

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 Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

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%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about AED 1,572 to AED 8,464. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x 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 1,063, which is 13% below the typical average for this route.

Zanzibar Intl Airport (ZNZ) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around AED 54 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Autounion Car Rental
• Final Rentals
• Karibu Kwetu Zanzibar
• FlexWays
• H-Lead Hospitality

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

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

• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 92% of one-stop connections
• Muscat Seeb (MCT) – 6% of one-stop connections
• Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) – 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 62% on flights from Abu Dhabi to Zanzibar. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at AED 1,553 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at AED 3,999, a difference of AED 2,446.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Etihad Airways operates flights between Abu Dhabi and Zanzibar.

Flying via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 11h 47m, compared to 12h 17m via Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) and 12h 34m via Muscat Seeb (MCT).

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.

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

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