Which airports can I use when flying from Sharjah to Zanzibar?

Flights from Sharjah to Zanzibar usually depart from Sharjah (SHJ) and arrive at Zanzibar Intl (ZNZ).

Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Sharjah to Zanzibar?

Only Economy class is available on flights from Sharjah to Zanzibar.

Which airports do connecting flights from Sharjah to Zanzibar pass through?

Most connecting flights from Sharjah to Zanzibar pass through Doha Hamad Intl (DOH), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Sharjah to Zanzibar?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 23% on flights from Sharjah to Zanzibar. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at AED 2,405 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at AED 3,121, a difference of AED 716. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

How long is a flight from Sharjah to Zanzibar?

A direct flight from Sharjah to Zanzibar takes 00m, covering 6,313 km.

Do I need a passport to fly from Sharjah to Zanzibar?

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.

Have flight prices from Sharjah to Zanzibar changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about AED 2,258 to AED 9,803. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Sharjah to Zanzibar looking right now?

One-way fares from Sharjah to Zanzibar are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about AED 1,408.

What is the time difference between Sharjah and Zanzibar?

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

Which car hire options are available at Zanzibar Intl Airport (ZNZ)?

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

How much is a return flight from Sharjah to Zanzibar?

Return flights from Sharjah to Zanzibar typically range from AED 2,405 to AED 2,493. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was AED 2,703 on Qatar Airways.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Sharjah to Zanzibar?

Qatar Airways (AED 2,703) offered the cheapest return ticket from Sharjah to Zanzibar in the last 5 days.

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Sharjah to Zanzibar?

Flights via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) offer the most affordable fares, with an average return price of AED 2,367. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Sharjah to Zanzibar, which airport offers the shortest stopover?

Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) had the shortest average connection time for Sharjah to Zanzibar stopovers at 7h 51m over the past 3 months.

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Cheapest return flight

AED 2,703

Typical prices: AED 2,405-AED 2,493

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Fri 9/11Fri 16/11

SHJ - ZNZ • 1 stop

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AED 1,373

Typical prices: AED 1,144-AED 2,064

Oman Air

Mon 12/11

SHJ - ZNZ • 2 stops

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Recent return flight deals from Sharjah to Zanzibar

Tue, 24 Nov - Wed, 25 Nov

17:25 - 07:30SHJ Sharjah-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

15h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

17:15 - 10:10ZNZ Zanzibar Intl-SHJ Sharjah

15h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

AED 2,258Qatar Airways

10 hours ago

Mon, 9 Nov - Wed, 11 Nov

23:55 - 07:30SHJ Sharjah-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

8h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

17:15 - 10:10ZNZ Zanzibar Intl-SHJ Sharjah

15h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

AED 2,703Qatar Airways

1 day ago

Mon, 2 Nov - Wed, 4 Nov

21:50 - 07:30SHJ Sharjah-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

10h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

17:15 - 10:10ZNZ Zanzibar Intl-SHJ Sharjah

15h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

AED 2,706Qatar Airways

2 days ago

Sat, 5 Dec - Wed, 16 Dec

23:55 - 07:30SHJ Sharjah-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

8h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

17:15 - 04:10ZNZ Zanzibar Intl-SHJ Sharjah

9h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

AED 2,710Qatar Airways

2 days ago

Tue, 24 Nov - Wed, 25 Nov

19:10 - 07:30SHJ Sharjah-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

13h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

11:35 - 04:10ZNZ Zanzibar Intl-SHJ Sharjah

15h 35m2 stops Dar Es Salaam Doha Hamad Intl

AED 2,732Multiple Airlines

10 hours ago

Sun, 22 Nov - Wed, 25 Nov

19:10 - 07:30SHJ Sharjah-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

13h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

17:15 - 04:10ZNZ Zanzibar Intl-SHJ Sharjah

9h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

AED 2,761Qatar Airways

10 hours ago

Thu, 24 Dec - Fri, 1 Jan

19:30 - 04:45SHJ Sharjah-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

10h 15m2 stops Muscat Seeb Dar Es Salaam

14:40 - 10:15ZNZ Zanzibar Intl-SHJ Sharjah

18h 35m2 stops Dar Es Salaam Muscat Seeb

AED 2,813Oman Air

3+ days ago

Sat, 5 Dec - Wed, 16 Dec

19:10 - 07:30SHJ Sharjah-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

13h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

17:15 - 10:10ZNZ Zanzibar Intl-SHJ Sharjah

15h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

AED 2,817Qatar Airways

17 hours ago

Sat, 21 Nov - Wed, 25 Nov

17:25 - 07:30SHJ Sharjah-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

15h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

17:15 - 10:10ZNZ Zanzibar Intl-SHJ Sharjah

15h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

AED 2,883Qatar Airways

10 hours ago

Thu, 24 Dec - Fri, 1 Jan

11:15 - 04:45SHJ Sharjah-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

18h 30m2 stops Muscat Seeb Dar Es Salaam

05:35 - 18:30ZNZ Zanzibar Intl-SHJ Sharjah

11h 55m1 stop Muscat Seeb

AED 2,905Oman Air

3+ days ago

Recent last minute flight deals from Sharjah to Zanzibar

Sat, 24 Oct - Sun, 25 Oct

00:30 - 07:30SHJ Sharjah-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

8h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

17:15 - 04:10ZNZ Zanzibar Intl-SHJ Sharjah

9h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

AED 2,482Qatar Airways

1 day ago

Sat, 24 Oct - Sun, 25 Oct

19:05 - 07:30SHJ Sharjah-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

13h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

17:15 - 04:10ZNZ Zanzibar Intl-SHJ Sharjah

9h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

AED 2,596Qatar Airways

3+ days ago

Sat, 24 Oct - Sun, 25 Oct

00:30 - 07:30SHJ Sharjah-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

8h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

23:59 - 20:35ZNZ Zanzibar Intl-SHJ Sharjah

19h 36m2 stops Dar Es Salaam Doha Hamad Intl

AED 2,864Multiple Airlines

1 day ago

Sat, 24 Oct - Sun, 25 Oct

21:35 - 07:30SHJ Sharjah-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

10h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

23:59 - 22:40ZNZ Zanzibar Intl-SHJ Sharjah

21h 41m2 stops Dar Es Salaam Doha Hamad Intl

AED 2,978Multiple Airlines

3+ days ago

Sat, 24 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct

14:20 - 07:30SHJ Sharjah-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

18h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

17:15 - 04:10ZNZ Zanzibar Intl-SHJ Sharjah

9h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

AED 3,206Qatar Airways

3+ days ago

Sat, 24 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct

05:40 - 17:25SHJ Sharjah-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

12h 45m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Dar Es Salaam

17:15 - 04:10ZNZ Zanzibar Intl-SHJ Sharjah

9h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

AED 3,250Multiple Airlines

3+ days ago

Sat, 24 Oct - Sun, 25 Oct

14:20 - 07:30SHJ Sharjah-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

18h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

22:00 - 20:35ZNZ Zanzibar Intl-SHJ Sharjah

21h 35m3 stops Arusha Kilimanjaro Dar Es Salaam Doha Hamad Intl

AED 3,272Multiple Airlines

3+ days ago

Sat, 24 Oct - Sun, 25 Oct

00:30 - 11:10SHJ Sharjah-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

11h 40m3 stops Doha Hamad Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Arusha Kilimanjaro

17:15 - 10:10ZNZ Zanzibar Intl-SHJ Sharjah

15h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

AED 3,327Multiple Airlines

1 day ago

Tue, 27 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct

11:15 - 13:35SHJ Sharjah-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

27h 20m2 stops Muscat Seeb Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

09:50 - 20:15ZNZ Zanzibar Intl-SHJ Sharjah

9h 25m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

AED 3,467Multiple Airlines

3+ days ago

Sat, 24 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct

19:30 - 10:55SHJ Sharjah-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

16h 25m2 stops Muscat Seeb Addis Ababa Bole

08:15 - 20:15ZNZ Zanzibar Intl-SHJ Sharjah

11h 00m2 stops Arusha Kilimanjaro Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

AED 3,492Multiple Airlines

3+ days ago

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Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Sharjah to Zanzibar?
Only Economy class is available on flights from Sharjah to Zanzibar.
How long is a flight from Sharjah to Zanzibar?
A direct flight from Sharjah to Zanzibar takes 00m, covering 6,313 km.
Do I need a passport to fly from Sharjah to Zanzibar?
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.
Have flight prices from Sharjah to Zanzibar changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about AED 2,258 to AED 9,803. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Sharjah to Zanzibar looking right now?
One-way fares from Sharjah to Zanzibar are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about AED 1,408.
Which car hire options are available at Zanzibar Intl Airport (ZNZ)?
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
Which airports can I use when flying from Sharjah to Zanzibar?
Flights from Sharjah to Zanzibar usually depart from Sharjah (SHJ) and arrive at Zanzibar Intl (ZNZ).
Which airports do connecting flights from Sharjah to Zanzibar pass through?
Most connecting flights from Sharjah to Zanzibar pass through Doha Hamad Intl (DOH), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Sharjah to Zanzibar?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 23% on flights from Sharjah to Zanzibar. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at AED 2,405 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at AED 3,121, a difference of AED 716.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
What is the time difference between Sharjah and Zanzibar?
Zanzibar is 1 hour behind Sharjah (Eastern Africa Time vs Gulf Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure and avoid flying on Thursday. On this route, Tuesday flights average AED 2,405, about AED 716 less than Thursday fares (23% savings) based on the last 12 months.

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