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Cheap flights from Dubai, United Arab Emirates (DXB) to Zanzibar (ZNZ)

DXB — ZNZ
ene. 15 — ene. 221
jue. 1/15
jue. 1/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Dubai Intl to Zanzibar Intl are usually found in April or May, booked 57 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dubai (DXB) to Zanzibar (ZNZ). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated diciembre 16, 2025.

Most accurate provider

OneTravel
3 stars

Most trusted provider

OneTravel
3 stars

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$544

Good round-trip deal

$650 or less

Good one-way deal

$353 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Dubai Intl-Zanzibar Intl flight deals.
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($66 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Dubai to Zanzibar in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OneTravelPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Dubai-Zanzibar flights, users find the pricing of OneTravel to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. OneTravel Users can find the same prices on Dubai-Zanzibar flight deals on Cheapflights vs. OneTravel >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Dubai-Zanzibar flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Dubai-Zanzibar flights, Cheapflights users trust OneTravel the most. OneTravel has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Dubai-Zanzibar flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Dubai to Zanzibar

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Dubai to Zanzibar

How far ahead should I book a flight from Dubai to Zanzibar?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Dubai to Zanzibar. Price data was last updated on December 12, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Dubai to Zanzibar, you should look to book at least 57 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to Zanzibar (average of $245). Flying from Dubai to Zanzibar in October is currently the most expensive (average of $466). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DXB to ZNZ?

Find hourly flight availability from Dubai to Zanzibar. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated diciembre 16, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Dubai to Zanzibar at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 28% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Reviews of airlines servicing Zanzibar

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Zanzibar. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Zanzibar. Reviews last updated diciembre 16, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Ethiopian Air, and flydubai from Dubai to Zanzibar to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,440 reviews

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,440 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,440 reviews

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
911 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,440 reviews

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
flydubai
6.5
Okay
145 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,440 reviews

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Dubai to Zanzibar. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How popular is this Dubai to Zanzibar flight route?

    Flights from Dubai Intl to Zanzibar Intl have been viewed 17 times in the past calendar month.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Dubai to Zanzibar round-trip?

    Currently priced at $326, Air Tanzania will fly you from Dubai to Zanzibar and back. In addition to Air Tanzania, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Emirates and flydubai - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $328 and $388, respectively. You may be able to fly from Dubai to Zanzibar for 39% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Dubai to Zanzibar one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Dubai to Zanzibar are Air Tanzania ($181), flydubai ($222), and Ethiopian Air ($238).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Dubai to Zanzibar?

    Consider flydubai (72%), Emirates (72%) or Air Tanzania (67%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Dubai to Zanzibar.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Dubai to Zanzibar?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dubai 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 Dubai to Zanzibar?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to Zanzibar (average of $245). Flying from Dubai to Zanzibar in October is currently the most expensive (average of $466). 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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Top 4 airlines flying from Dubai to Zanzibar

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Dubai to Zanzibar. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated diciembre 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air TanzaniaCheapest$326Average$497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
flydubaiCheapest$388Average$601FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Ethiopian AirCheapest$448Average$543FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
EmiratesCheapest$544Average$704FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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