Cheap flights from Dubai to Zanzibar

One-way fares from $218 · DXB → ZNZ · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Compare all dates Zanzibar → Dubai
Cheapest fare
$218

Air Tanzania · Tue, 17 Nov

Cheapest month
November

from $218

Direct flights
Yes

Flydubai and Air Tanzania

Flight time
5h 30m

3,900 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Dubai to Zanzibar

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

  1. November 2026 Cheapest $218
  2. December 2026 $271
  3. January 2027 $281
  4. February 2027 $285
  5. March 2027 $285
  6. May 2027 $283
  7. June 2027 $266
  8. July 2027 $285
  9. August 2027 $286

Cheapest dates in November 2026

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

Air Tanzania
Depart04:00 Sat, 7 NovDXB → ZNZ 6h 00m · 1 stop
$218one way, per person
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Air Tanzania
Depart04:00 Sat, 14 NovDXB → ZNZ 6h 00m · 1 stop
$218one way, per person
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Air Tanzania
Depart04:00 Mon, 16 NovDXB → ZNZ 6h 00m · 1 stop
$218one way, per person
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Air Tanzania
Depart04:00 Tue, 17 NovDXB → ZNZ 6h 00m · 1 stop
$218one way, per person
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Air Tanzania
Depart04:00 Sat, 21 NovDXB → ZNZ 6h 00m · 1 stop
$218one way, per person
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Air Tanzania
Depart04:00 Sat, 28 NovDXB → ZNZ 6h 00m · 1 stop
$218one way, per person
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Air Tanzania
Depart04:00 Thu, 5 NovDXB → ZNZ 6h 00m · 1 stop
$219one way, per person
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Air Tanzania
Depart04:00 Mon, 9 NovDXB → ZNZ 6h 00m · 1 stop
$219one way, per person
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About flights from Dubai to Zanzibar

Dubai (DXB) and Zanzibar (ZNZ) are about 3,900 km apart. Direct flights take around 5h 30m, and recent direct fares were with Flydubai and Air Tanzania. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $218, and November 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Dubai to Zanzibar?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $218 with Air Tanzania, departing Tuesday, 17 November 2026. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $218 to $286.

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

November 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from $218 one way.

Are there direct flights from Dubai to Zanzibar?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with Flydubai and Air Tanzania.

How long is the flight from Dubai to Zanzibar?

A direct flight takes about 5h 30m. Dubai and Zanzibar are around 3,900 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Dubai to Zanzibar?

Recent fares on this route were with Air Tanzania, Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways and Flydubai.

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