Cheap flights from Abu Dhabi to Zanzibar

One-way fares from $259 · AUH → ZNZ · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Compare all dates Zanzibar → Abu Dhabi
Cheapest fare
$259

Etihad Airways · Sun, 8 Nov

Cheapest month
November

from $259

Direct flights
Yes

Etihad Airways

Flight time
5h 45m

3,780 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Abu Dhabi to Zanzibar

Lowest one-way fare per person in each month. Choose a month to see every date.

  1. November 2026 Cheapest $259
  2. December 2026 $345
  3. January 2027 $261
  4. February 2027 $277
  5. March 2027 $272
  6. May 2027 $475
  7. August 2027 $386

Cheapest dates in November 2026

The lowest fares we've seen for each day, cheapest first.

Etihad Airways
Depart08:50 Sun, 8 NovAUH → ZNZ 5h 45m · Direct
$259one way, per person
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Etihad Airways
Depart08:50 Sun, 15 NovAUH → ZNZ 5h 45m · Direct
$259one way, per person
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Etihad Airways
Depart08:50 Wed, 18 NovAUH → ZNZ 5h 45m · Direct
$259one way, per person
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Etihad Airways
Depart08:50 Fri, 20 NovAUH → ZNZ 5h 45m · Direct
$259one way, per person
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Etihad Airways
Depart08:50 Fri, 6 NovAUH → ZNZ 5h 45m · Direct
$262one way, per person
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Etihad Airways
Depart08:50 Sun, 22 NovAUH → ZNZ 5h 45m · Direct
$262one way, per person
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Etihad Airways
Depart08:50 Wed, 25 NovAUH → ZNZ 5h 45m · Direct
$263one way, per person
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Etihad Airways
Depart08:50 Wed, 4 NovAUH → ZNZ 5h 45m · Direct
$290one way, per person
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About flights from Abu Dhabi to Zanzibar

Abu Dhabi (AUH) and Zanzibar (ZNZ) are about 3,780 km apart. Direct flights take around 5h 45m, and recent direct fares were with Etihad Airways. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $259, and November 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Abu Dhabi to Zanzibar?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $259 with Etihad Airways, departing Sunday, 8 November 2026. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $259 to $475.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Abu Dhabi to Zanzibar?

November 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from $259 one way.

Are there direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Zanzibar?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with Etihad Airways.

How long is the flight from Abu Dhabi to Zanzibar?

A direct flight takes about 5h 45m. Abu Dhabi and Zanzibar are around 3,780 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Abu Dhabi to Zanzibar?

Recent fares on this route were with Etihad Airways and Ethiopian Airlines.

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