DXB - ZNZ

AED 981 Find Cheap Flights from Dubai to Zanzibar

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Cheapest return fare
AED 1,550
Typical prices: AED 1,355-AED 1,811
Kenya Airways
Fri 17/4Sat 18/4
DXB - ZNZ • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
AED 2,266
Typical prices: AED 1,396-AED 2,005
flydubai
Fri 17/4Sat 18/4
DXB - ZNZ • Direct
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Cheapest • from AED 1,550 (return)
Best reviews • 8.1 score
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You can fly direct with flydubai and Air Tanzania. Average duration is 5h 33m
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Most punctual • 72% on-time
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Cheapest • Avg AED 2,234 (return)
Shortest trip • 8h 32m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 30% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Dubai to Zanzibar (DXB-ZNZ)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Dubai to Zanzibar that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Dubai to Zanzibar

Fri, 17 Apr - Sat, 18 Apr
Kenya Airways Logo
06:55 - 09:20
DXB
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ZNZ
27h 25m
1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
21:40 - 23:25
ZNZ
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DXB
24h 45m
1 stop
AED 1,550Kenya Airways
Fri, 17 Apr - Sat, 18 Apr
Kenya Airways Logo
06:55 - 09:20
DXB
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ZNZ
27h 25m
1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
14:40 - 04:35
ZNZ
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DXB
12h 55m
1 stop
AED 1,561Kenya Airways
Tue, 7 Jul - Wed, 8 Jul
Oman Air Logo
11:00 - 05:00
DXB
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ZNZ
19h 00m
2 stops
Oman Air Logo
14:35 - 09:50
ZNZ
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DXB
18h 15m
2 stops
AED 1,833Oman Air
Mon, 27 Apr - Tue, 5 May
Kenya Airways Logo
00:55 - 02:40
DXB
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ZNZ
26h 45m
1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
04:40 - 04:35
ZNZ
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DXB
22h 55m
1 stop
AED 1,862Kenya Airways
Fri, 10 Apr - Sat, 18 Apr
Kenya Airways Logo
00:55 - 09:20
DXB
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ZNZ
9h 25m
1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
14:40 - 04:35
ZNZ
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DXB
12h 55m
1 stop
AED 1,877Kenya Airways
Sun, 26 Apr - Sun, 3 May
Kenya Airways Logo
06:55 - 19:50
DXB
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ZNZ
13h 55m
1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
10:10 - 23:25
ZNZ
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DXB
12h 15m
1 stop
AED 1,881Kenya Airways
Fri, 17 Apr - Sat, 18 Apr
Kenya Airways Logo
06:55 - 11:10
DXB
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ZNZ
29h 15m
2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
14:40 - 04:35
ZNZ
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DXB
12h 55m
1 stop
AED 1,888Kenya Airways
Thu, 9 Apr - Mon, 8 Jun
Kenya Airways Logo
00:55 - 09:20
DXB
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ZNZ
9h 25m
1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
04:40 - 23:25
ZNZ
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DXB
17h 45m
1 stop
AED 1,903Kenya Airways
Sun, 26 Apr - Sun, 3 May
Kenya Airways Logo
06:55 - 02:40
DXB
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ZNZ
20h 45m
1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
10:10 - 23:25
ZNZ
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DXB
12h 15m
1 stop
AED 1,906Kenya Airways
Sun, 30 Aug - Mon, 9 Nov
RwandAir Logo
01:50 - 13:10
DXB
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ZNZ
12h 20m
1 stop
RwandAir Logo
18:40 - 08:30
ZNZ
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DXB
12h 50m
1 stop
AED 1,939RwandAir
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Dubai to Zanzibar flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Dubai to Zanzibar to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Dubai to Zanzibar?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Dubai to Zanzibar departing in April.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Dubai to Zanzibar?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Dubai to Zanzibar clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Dubai to Zanzibar, Friday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Saturday is the most expensive. Flying from Zanzibar back to Dubai, the best deals are generally found on Sunday, with Monday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Dubai to Zanzibar?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Dubai to Zanzibar, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Dubai to Zanzibar is April, where tickets cost AED 1,454 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is AED 2,329 and AED 2,310 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Dubai to Zanzibar?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops stopover the cheapest option at AED 2,185 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Dubai to Zanzibar?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Dubai to Zanzibar, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Dubai to Zanzibar, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flightAED 977
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 2% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (8% more expensive on average)
Flight from Dubai to Zanzibar

When to book flights from Dubai to Zanzibar

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Dubai to Zanzibar based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Dubai to Zanzibar

  • What is the best way to get from Zanzibar Airport to the city centre?

    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).

  • Are there onsite hotels at Zanzibar Airport?

    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.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Dubai to Zanzibar?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Dubai to Zanzibar was AED 981 for a one-way ticket and AED 1,550 for a return.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Dubai to Zanzibar?

    flydubai, and Emirates offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Dubai to Zanzibar flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Dubai to Zanzibar?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Dubai to Zanzibar flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Dubai to Zanzibar?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Dubai and Zanzibar, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Dubai to Zanzibar?

    There are direct flights from Dubai to Zanzibar on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Dubai to Zanzibar, Emirates or Oman Air?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Dubai to Zanzibar are Emirates and Oman Air. With an average price for the route of AED 2,668 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Oman Air is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of AED 2,075 and an overall rating of 8.1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Dubai to Zanzibar?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Dubai to Zanzibar.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Dubai to Zanzibar?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Zanzibar from Dubai is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Dubai to Zanzibar?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Zanzibar with an airline and back to Dubai with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Dubai to Zanzibar?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Zanzibar from Dubai up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Dubai to Zanzibar

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for AED 880 or less one-way and AED 2,156 or less round-trip.
  • Fly Dubai and Emirates offer direct flights to Zanzibar. Fly Dubai is usually your cheapest option for a direct flight. If you’re on a very tight budget, you can find cheap flights from Dubai to Zanzibar with Air Oman as they offer indirect flights with one stop over at Muscat Seeb International Airport, which is located in Seeb, Oman's capital.
  • If you arrive early for your flight to Zanzibar, you will be able to make use of the complimentary shower facilities that are located throughout Terminal 3 at Dubai International. There are also several spa facilities that passengers who are waiting to board can use for a small fee.
  • Zanzibar Airport, officially named Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, has 2 terminals for arriving passengers. These are Terminal 2 and Terminal 3. If you are flying to Zanzibar from Dubai, you will arrive at Terminal 3, as this is the designated arrival station for international passengers. Terminal 2 is for domestic arrivals only.

Prefer to fly direct from Dubai Intl to Zanzibar Intl?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop from Dubai Intl to Zanzibar Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Dubai Intl Airport to Zanzibar Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Dubai Intl to Zanzibar Intl

Monday

flydubai

flydubai

Tuesday

flydubai

flydubai

Wednesday

flydubai

flydubai

Thursday

flydubai

flydubai

Friday

Air Tanzania,flydubai

Air Tanzania,flydubai

Saturday

flydubai

flydubai

Sunday

Air Tanzania,flydubai

Air Tanzania,flydubai

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Direct returns

Zanzibar Intl to Dubai Intl

Monday

flydubai

flydubai

Tuesday

flydubai

flydubai

Wednesday

flydubai

flydubai

Thursday

flydubai

flydubai

Friday

flydubai

flydubai

Saturday

flydubai

flydubai

Sunday

flydubai

flydubai

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Dubai to Zanzibar

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Dubai to Zanzibar. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Dubai to Zanzibar? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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Oman AirOverall score based on 117 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.6Entertainment
7.6Food
8.0Comfort
8.2Crew
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I like soft landing with Oman air both ways,food could have been better it was very poor

6.0 GoodAgata, Feb 2026
BKK - LHR
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I like soft landing with Oman air both ways,food could have been better it was very poor

You guys need to check with your sub contractors. I had a confirmation email from airfare I don’t know then when I reach at the airport the check in offer did not see the ticket in the system. I had to issue another ticket at double the normal rate because I had to travel on the same day.

Joyful and pleasant. Food is amazing staff are so welcoming seats are comfortable. I would like to thank Shahrazad for her amazing service,

The seat was uncomfortable for me, less leg space and a tight space.

Very good - could have been more proactive asking for drinks as only got one all flight offered.

If you fly more often with Oman on the same route, you will realize the offered food is always the same. Quality of food is good, however, it is getting boring to know there is a soup or salad with goat cheese as starten and maincourse there is lamb, fish or vegetarian pasta. Pasta is always nice.

Man to Muscat the staff were poor. Missed bringing drinks to me & ran out of Beer. I didn't get a drink. Muscat to BKK staff excellent, food ok, and I was offered a drink.

Really a nice flight. , very comfortable seats and leg space.

Oman Air is on the relation Muscat-Salalah without any serious competition and that's to feel same as the metall bars of your seat in your backside after this flight. Don't expect anything other than being brought from A to B and you won't be disappointed

Everything was great in the business class. Seats 1A and 1C wouldn't recline properly. If i stood up then it did recline, even when the crew checked it he made me stand up recline it all the way and then he said "ok now you can sit" i just laughed it off.

Very nice experience in business class. Flight attendants were attentive. Foods and beverages were very good.

Flight and entertainment great. Food needs to be improved, only one choice on the menu. Staff worked well throughout.

Everything was great except the boarding experience. After the check in, they "packed us" in a small area, very hot there. It would be nice to be aware of this, I'd wait on the outside area

Chaos at the gate while boarding - no clear signs or announcements

This777-300 is configured 2/3/2 for Biz class straight out of the 80s!!! Not to mention seats are narrow, bed does NOT FULLY RECLINE FLAT as advertised, and purser didn’t know that!! ARM REST HAS A REMOTE TABLET ON IT FURTHER CONFINING THE ALREADY NARROW SPACE!!! WHO thought this was a good design?? After flying the new A350-900 biz class Montreal to Dubai , this was a total let down!!

The stewardess took a picture as a gift , if you asked for it. Every thing was very good, Especially the food, big and tasty. The service was good, they served water several times, very frequent.

Milan airport was bad experience. They should be more polite.

I liked everything: the service, the food, the cleanness. I flew last year with Qatar Airways, so I can compare. Emirates did much better! Especially their meals and service.

Mostly good and consistent of Emirates service. Christmas menu was great initiative and tasted good. Taking the bus from terminal to the plane spoilt the experience a little.

Love that you can walk directly to your gate from the Emirates Business class lounge, very convenient

As I have already sent the messages to the head of Air Tanzania regarding the money they made us take at the airport it is pure scam they took more than $300 so that he let us enter the plane and the reason because we have Burundian passports! For foreigners I strongly advise you not to trust this agency

The airline cancelled my flight and as a result I had to book thru another airline. Furthermore, I forfeited $20 with kayak.

The crew were amazing. They should improve the inflight entertainment

The plane was ok, I was in business class and was surprised there were no pods and each seat was right next to another one. That said it was comfortable and the food and coffee were good. Entertainment wise again I was surprised to see only movies and no TV shows. Check-in at Toronto Pearson was an absolute disaster, which was especially disappointing as I was a business class passenger. There was no dedicated staffing for the business counter and four (4) airlines employees assisted one economy class passenger for about 15 minutes when one could have easily assisted me. Overall room for improvement, particularly in the on-ground experience and airplane infrastructure.

I had a memorable experience. I dont have any comments at this time regarding waht could be better.

It is nice and great but the houstees crew are all the way back arguing with customers and behavior issues same of the crew i saw that also all the trips were very much butter!

The crew was not helping us in the airports ..Very bad experience..the washrooms are not meeting the expectations..need more good service... The hotel service was good but there is a very long wait time which wasted time to go through..

Need to do a lot of improvement on service and cleaness

They only gave us 30 minutes to make an international connecting flight. We didn’t make the connection but they did do a good job rebooking us despite the chaos. Our bags didn’t make it back and their process for customer support is pretty bad when it comes to luggage.

The Boeing 737 MAX on this route, flown in the middle of the night, is an UTTER FAILURE for business travellers. The whole point of business travel is to arrive alert and recover from travel quickly, and this little aeroplane with its quarter recline uncomfortable business seats does nothing for that. It’s a small step up from economy in that you have decent legroom, but that’s it. Absolute margin at the cost of the traveller.

Good. Crew do seem to be less friendly- management are clearly limiting them or not empowering them as they used to.

Food hardly ever changes Videos not often updated for often travel.

Kayak offered terrible customer service. The 2nd of 3 flights were cancelled and it took me an hour on the phone to try to cancel the other 2. I had to call back later to get someone to assist. I was calling internationally and an already stressful situation was made worse.

Moderate carrier , one of the flight attendant crashed my leg with the food table and never bothered to apologia but give you a lecture about how to sit in your seat.

If the flight was full I would have been more uncomfortable as the space was small. The seat in front of me was very close, I wear transition lenses and it was too close for a comfortable viewing experience. The foot room was not the best either. The row was empty so I had shoulder width space. The foot space in my opinion could be better, I am just 6ft tall, medium built and found the space mediocre. The AC on the flight could have been cooler. We were delaed on the tarmac and the air con was warm. Even in the air, it could have been cooler. Apart from that excellent service crew, we were delayed on the tarmac and water was offered to us which was of good temperature. The snacks offered were acceptable. Thanks for a safe and smooth journey.

Boarding from T3 is a nightmare for the transfer to the aircraft.

BEST air crew in the industry and service delivery takes it to the next level from great to AMAZING!!!

No TVs are working, in my local busses also not work sometimes. Is the both are same,,

The timing for this flight is really odd.. at 4.45AM If it was 1AM or 8AM it would be great. I guess its probably for European connecting flights with Emirates? Anyway, for a budget airline, the business class product in FlyDubai is quite decent. You even get Champagne, although 4AM is an off time to have it. The Throne seat for me while is great for privacy, sleeping isn't great for the foot extension. This flight is great for me due to its direct nature but if Emirates did it, I would choose that.

The quality is worse and worse , this business ticket pricing is overpriced !!!!

The Plane was very small.. domestic route will perfect not international

If I have a choice I would not use this airline. They moved by booking to Smart Wings, an airline they code share with. Changing terminals in buses and dealing with some of the staff associated with it is not the best experience. Having stated that I must share that the crew of Smart Wings airlines was polite.

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