Cheap flights from Dubai, United Arab Emirates (DXB) to Zanzibar (ZNZ)
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Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.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
Cheap flight deals from Dubai to Zanzibar
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 October 30, 2025.
Most accurate provider | OneTravel 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | OneTravel 3 stars |
Popular in | August |
Cheapest in | April |
Average price | $586 |
Good round-trip deal | $591 or less |
Good one-way deal | $389 or less |
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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Dubai to Zanzibar in October.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
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| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- 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
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Zanzibar from Dubai with our price prediction graph.
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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?
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 $447). 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?
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.
How often are flights from Dubai to Zanzibar delayed?
About 29% of weekly flights between Dubai and Zanzibar have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 98 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Dubai to Zanzibar flights?
Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Dubai to Zanzibar flights?
Over the last year, Emirates have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 29% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top layover airport for flights from Dubai to Zanzibar?
Addis Ababa (ADD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of 1-stop itineraries from Dubai to Zanzibar on Cheapflights.
What’s the fastest layover option from Dubai to Zanzibar?
Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 8h 15m.
What’s the fastest layover option from Dubai to Zanzibar?
Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 8h 15m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Dubai to Zanzibar?
Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 55m.
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 October 30, 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.
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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 October 30, 2025.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
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| Cheapest$321 | Average$493 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$388 | Average$601 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$448 | Average$543 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time72% | |
| Cheapest$544 | Average$732 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% |