Cheap flights from Addis Ababa to Zanzibar

One-way fares from $291 · ADD → ZNZ · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Compare all dates Zanzibar → Addis Ababa
Cheapest fare
$291

Ethiopian Airlines · Fri, Nov 6

Cheapest month
November

from $291

Direct flights
Yes

Ethiopian Airlines

Flight time
2h 35m

1,690 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Addis Ababa to Zanzibar

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

  1. November 2026 Cheapest $291
  2. December 2026 $529
  3. January 2027 $508
  4. February 2027 $594

Cheapest dates in November 2026

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

Ethiopian Airlines
Depart08:20 Fri, Nov 6ADD → ZNZ 2h 35m · Direct
$291one way, per person
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Kenya Airways
Depart10:20 Wed, Nov 18ADD → ZNZ 3h 30m · 1 stop
$498one way, per person
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Kenya Airways
Depart10:20 Mon, Nov 9ADD → ZNZ 3h 40m · 1 stop
$508one way, per person
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Ethiopian Airlines
Depart21:50 Sat, Nov 14ADD → ZNZ 10h 05m · 1 stop
$533one way, per person
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Kenya Airways
Depart10:20 Mon, Nov 16ADD → ZNZ 4h 10m · 2 stops
$540one way, per person
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About flights from Addis Ababa to Zanzibar

Addis Ababa (ADD) and Zanzibar (ZNZ) are about 1,690 km apart. Direct flights take around 2h 35m, and recent direct fares were with Ethiopian Airlines. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $291, and November 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Addis Ababa to Zanzibar?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $291 with Ethiopian Airlines, departing Friday, November 6, 2026. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $291 to $594.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Addis Ababa to Zanzibar?

November 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from $291 one way.

Are there direct flights from Addis Ababa to Zanzibar?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with Ethiopian Airlines.

How long is the flight from Addis Ababa to Zanzibar?

A direct flight takes about 2h 35m. Addis Ababa and Zanzibar are around 1,690 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Addis Ababa to Zanzibar?

Recent fares on this route were with Ethiopian Airlines, Qatar Airways and Kenya Airways.

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