What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Cairo to Zanzibar?

Muscat (MCT) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $404.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Cairo to Zanzibar?

Flights via Muscat (MCT) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 10m.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Cairo to Zanzibar?

Addis Ababa (ADD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 88% of 1-stop itineraries from Cairo to Zanzibar on Cheapflights.

What’s the fastest layover option from Cairo to Zanzibar?

Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 9h 17m.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Cairo to Zanzibar round-trip?

Flying on Ethiopian Air is currently your cheapest option to Zanzibar, with prices starting at $414. You may be able to fly from Cairo to Zanzibar for 31% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Cairo to Zanzibar?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Cairo to Zanzibar flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Zanzibar ranges from 0.8 - 12.6 inches per month. April is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 12.6 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Zanzibar when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Zanzibar, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 75.2 F).

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Cairo to Zanzibar?

Departing on a Friday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 22% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Cairo to Zanzibar?

Find a great deal and save up to 59% by booking at least 39 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Cairo to Zanzibar within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $564.

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

March can be a great time to fly to Zanzibar from Cairo with a flight ticket averaging about $608. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of March for as cheap as $540. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of February.

Can I find deals for flights from Cairo to Zanzibar that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Cairo to Zanzibar flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Cairo to Zanzibar?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cairo to Zanzibar.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Cairo to Zanzibar?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cairo to Zanzibar by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Booking 38 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Cairo to Zanzibar. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cairo to Zanzibar?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairo to Zanzibar (average of $989). Flying from Cairo to Zanzibar in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,744). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Cairo to Zanzibar, such as Ethiopian Air. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Ethiopian Air

7.2

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861 reviews

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8.0

Excellent

Gbadebo,Aug 2025

ATL - ADD

I loved it. I had enough room and I was well fed on economy ticket. I think there should be free wifi for messaging on long flights. I’d get complimentary messaging WiFi on other airlines

Ethiopian Air

7.2

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8.0

Excellent

Gbadebo,Aug 2025

ATL - ADD

I loved it. I had enough room and I was well fed on economy ticket. I think there should be free wifi for messaging on long flights. I’d get complimentary messaging WiFi on other airlines

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What is the cheapest airline to fly from Cairo to Zanzibar round-trip?
Flying on Ethiopian Air is currently your cheapest option to Zanzibar, with prices starting at $414. You may be able to fly from Cairo to Zanzibar for 31% less than the average price by searching for this airline.
Can I find deals for flights from Cairo to Zanzibar that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Cairo to Zanzibar flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Cairo to Zanzibar?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cairo to Zanzibar.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Cairo to Zanzibar?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cairo to Zanzibar by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cairo to Zanzibar?
Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairo to Zanzibar (average of $989). Flying from Cairo to Zanzibar in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,744). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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