Cheap flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar

One-way fares from US$162 · NBO → ZNZ · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

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Cheapest fare
US$162

Air Tanzania · Thu, 18 Mar

Cheapest month
March

from US$162

Direct flights
Yes

Flightlink

Flight time
1h 30m

600 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Nairobi to Zanzibar

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

  1. November 2026 US$184
  2. December 2026 US$220
  3. January 2027 US$172
  4. February 2027 US$171
  5. March 2027 Cheapest US$162
  6. August 2027 US$171
  7. September 2027 US$172

Cheapest dates in March 2027

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

Air Tanzania
Depart07:40 Thu, 18 MarNBO → ZNZ 2h 00m · 1 stop
US$162one way, per person
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Air Tanzania
Depart17:00 Sat, 13 MarNBO → ZNZ 2h 00m · 1 stop
US$163one way, per person
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Air Tanzania
Depart23:40 Wed, 3 MarNBO → ZNZ 2h 00m · 1 stop
US$171one way, per person
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Air Tanzania
Depart07:40 Mon, 22 MarNBO → ZNZ 2h 00m · 1 stop
US$171one way, per person
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About flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar

Nairobi (NBO) and Zanzibar (ZNZ) are about 600 km apart. Direct flights take around 1h 30m, and recent direct fares were with Flightlink. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from US$162, and March 2027 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Nairobi to Zanzibar?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is US$162 with Air Tanzania, departing Thursday, 18 March 2027. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from US$162 to US$220.

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

March 2027 currently has the lowest fares, from US$162 one way.

Are there direct flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with Flightlink.

How long is the flight from Nairobi to Zanzibar?

A direct flight takes about 1h 30m. Nairobi and Zanzibar are around 600 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Nairobi to Zanzibar?

Recent fares on this route were with Air Tanzania and Flightlink.

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