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

DXB — ZNZ
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
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 Friday and return on a Wednesday

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 September 11, 2025.

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$591

Good round-trip deal

$558 or less

Good one-way deal

$386 or less
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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 August 29, 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to Zanzibar (average of $989). Flying from Dubai 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.

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 September 11, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Dubai to Zanzibar at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 12% 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 September 11, 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
3,334 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,334 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,334 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
861 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,334 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
flydubai
6.5
Okay
141 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,334 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this Dubai to Zanzibar flight route?

    Flights from Dubai Intl to Zanzibar Intl have been viewed 26 times in the past calendar month.

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

    Currently priced at $312, 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 flydubai and Ethiopian Air - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $399 and $450, respectively. You may be able to fly from Dubai to Zanzibar for 41% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    Consider flydubai (62%), Emirates (62%) or Air Tanzania (40%) 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to Zanzibar (average of $989). Flying from Dubai 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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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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air TanzaniaCheapest$312Average$446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
flydubaiCheapest$399Average$607FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Ethiopian AirCheapest$450Average$532FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
EmiratesCheapest$544Average$732FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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