AED 819 Find Cheap Flights from Zanzibar to Dubai – Compare and Save

Among airlines operating Zanzibar to Dubai flights:

• flydubai: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Emirates: offers free seat selection

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

Only flydubai operates flights between Zanzibar and Dubai.

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

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

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

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

On this route, direct and stopover fares are close on average, with direct at AED 2,231 return and stopover options via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) at AED 2,226.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge AED 26–AED 226 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 Boeing 737 MAX 9 variants.

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

• Dar Es Salaam (DAR) – 82% of one-stop connections
• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 6% of one-stop connections
• Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) – 5% of one-stop connections
• Kigali Intl (KGL) – 3% of one-stop connections

Dar Es Salaam (DAR) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 15% on the Zanzibar to Dubai route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at AED 2,086 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at AED 2,449, a difference of AED 364. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Zanzibar to Dubai flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 50%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Dubai Mall is one of the most viewed places in Dubai on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 07:10 and lands at 12:41
• Latest: departs at 21:35 and lands at 03:06.

The flight takes about 5h 31m.

A direct flight from Zanzibar to Dubai takes 5h 31m, 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about AED 1,667 to AED 7,317. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Zanzibar to Dubai are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about AED 871, which is 41% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 9h 09m, compared to 10h 33m via Muscat Seeb (MCT) and 11h 36m via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD).

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

Dubai Intl Airport (DXB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around AED 13 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Autostrad Rent A Car
• Alamo
• AMEX
• Europcar
• Hertz

Return flights from Zanzibar to Dubai range from AED 2,063 to AED 2,480, with an average of AED 2,230 over the past 12 months. Anything below AED 2,063 counts as a good deal.

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

• • flydubai
• • Emirates