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

• Earliest: departs at 00:25 and lands at 05:57
• Latest: departs at 10:10 and lands at 15:42.

The flight takes about 5h 32m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Dubai to Zanzibar:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Dubai to Zanzibar takes 5h 32m, covering 6,290 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 Dubai to Zanzibar range from AED 2,111 to AED 2,718, with an average of AED 2,358 over the past 12 months. Anything below AED 2,111 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) are 1% below the route average of AED 2,358. Booking late can sometimes save you money, but availability is limited.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average AED 1,995 return via Muscat Seeb (MCT), compared with AED 2,391 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge AED 25–AED 367 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by flydubai and Emirates. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A220-300 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Dubai to Zanzibar flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 50%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Evening 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 1,491 to AED 10,483. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Dubai to Zanzibar flights:

• flydubai
• Emirates

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty programme, while others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Dubai to Zanzibar are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about AED 1,042, which is 20% below the typical average for this route.

Zanzibar Intl Airport (ZNZ) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around AED 103 for economy cars. Top options include:

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

Flights from Dubai to Zanzibar usually depart from Dubai Intl (DXB) and arrive at Zanzibar Intl (ZNZ).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Dubai to Zanzibar route, 28% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 09m.

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

• Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) – 59% of one-stop connections
• Dar Es Salaam (DAR) – 23% of one-stop connections
• Kigali Intl (KGL) – 10% of one-stop connections
• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 9% on flights from Dubai to Zanzibar. Friday is the cheapest departure day at AED 2,262 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at AED 2,479, a difference of AED 217.

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

2 airlines operate flights between Dubai and Zanzibar. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• flydubai
• Air Tanzania

Flying via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 9h 59m, compared to 11h 29m via Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) and 12h 39m via Kigali Intl (KGL).

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

Among airlines operating Dubai to Zanzibar flights:

• flydubai: offers free seat selection
• Emirates: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

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

• flydubai: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Emirates: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Air Tanzania: 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.

The public transport in Zanzibar is not suitable for tourists, therefore the best way to travel in Zanzibar is to rent a car or to take a taxi to your destination in Zanzibar. A taxi from the airport to the city centre will cost you around TZS 19000 (AED 30.00).

While there are no airports located inside Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, there are several accommodation options very close by. Hotels offer airport shuttle services that can pick you up when you arrive, as well as drop you off at the end of your stay in Zanzibar. If you forget to arrange an airport-hotel shuttle pickup, one of the many taxi services that operate out of Zanzibar Airport will be on hand to get you to where you need to be.