Cheap flights from Mombasa to Zanzibar

One-way fares from US$186 · MBA → ZNZ · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

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Cheapest fare
US$186

Safarilink Aviation · Thu, 19 Nov

Cheapest month
November

from US$186

Direct flights
Yes

Safarilink Aviation

Flight time
0h 45m

240 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Mombasa to Zanzibar

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

  1. November 2026 Cheapest US$186
  2. December 2026 US$202
  3. January 2027 US$225
  4. August 2027 US$289

Cheapest dates in November 2026

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

Safarilink Aviation
Depart16:10 Thu, 19 NovMBA → ZNZ 0h 45m · Direct
US$186one way, per person
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Safarilink Aviation
Depart16:10 Thu, 5 NovMBA → ZNZ 0h 45m · Direct
US$203one way, per person
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Safarilink Aviation
Depart16:10 Sun, 22 NovMBA → ZNZ 0h 45m · Direct
US$206one way, per person
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Safarilink Aviation
Depart16:10 Mon, 30 NovMBA → ZNZ 0h 45m · Direct
US$268one way, per person
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Safarilink Aviation
Depart16:10 Thu, 26 NovMBA → ZNZ 0h 45m · Direct
US$269one way, per person
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Safarilink Aviation
Depart16:10 Fri, 20 NovMBA → ZNZ 0h 45m · Direct
US$270one way, per person
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About flights from Mombasa to Zanzibar

Mombasa (MBA) and Zanzibar (ZNZ) are about 240 km apart. Direct flights take around 0h 45m, and recent direct fares were with Safarilink Aviation. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from US$186, and November 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Mombasa to Zanzibar?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is US$186 with Safarilink Aviation, departing Thursday, 19 November 2026. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from US$186 to US$289.

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

November 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from US$186 one way.

Are there direct flights from Mombasa to Zanzibar?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with Safarilink Aviation.

How long is the flight from Mombasa to Zanzibar?

A direct flight takes about 0h 45m. Mombasa and Zanzibar are around 240 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Mombasa to Zanzibar?

Recent fares on this route were with Safarilink Aviation and Kenya Airways.

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