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Reviews of airlines flying non-stop to Zanzibar

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with FlySafair,RwandAir, andAir Tanzania to Tanzania by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

8,3

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 8

4,0

Okay

Kudzai,Sept 2026

JNB - HRE

Very rude flight attendants. I will probably never fly with FkySafair again or recommend

8,3

Very Good

8,3

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 8

4,0

Okay

Kudzai,Sept 2026

JNB - HRE

Very rude flight attendants. I will probably never fly with FkySafair again or recommend

7,9

Good

8,3

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 8

4,0

Okay

Kudzai,Sept 2026

JNB - HRE

Very rude flight attendants. I will probably never fly with FkySafair again or recommend

7,6

Good

8,3

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 8

4,0

Okay

Kudzai,Sept 2026

JNB - HRE

Very rude flight attendants. I will probably never fly with FkySafair again or recommend

7,2

Good

8,3

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 8

4,0

Okay

Kudzai,Sept 2026

JNB - HRE

Very rude flight attendants. I will probably never fly with FkySafair again or recommend

6,7

Okay

8,3

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 8

4,0

Okay

Kudzai,Sept 2026

JNB - HRE

Very rude flight attendants. I will probably never fly with FkySafair again or recommend

FAQ about direct flights to Zanzibar

How much are direct flights to Zanzibar?
On average, a one-way direct flight to Zanzibar will cost users approximately R6 046. If you're looking for a direct return flight to Zanzibar, you can expect to pay around R11 472.
Which airlines fly direct to Zanzibar?
At the moment, Air Tanzania, FlySafair, Airlink offer direct flights to Zanzibar. Air Tanzania is currently the most popular airline that flies direct to Zanzibar.
How long is a direct flight to Zanzibar?
While the flight duration depends heavily on the origin, travellers can expect non-stop flights to Zanzibar to last approximately 4h 25m on average. The quickest direct flight to Zanzibar at this time departs from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (3h 35m), while the longest leaves from Cape Town (5h 15m).
What is the best time of year to fly direct to Zanzibar?
If you're seeking the lowest price on a direct flight to Zanzibar, November is worth consideration, as prices are usually at their lowest, on average. February may be most appealing to users looking for the quietest time to visit Zanzibar, when demand is typically at its lowest.
What is the most popular direct flight origin to Zanzibar?
Currently, the most popular direct flight origin to Zanzibar is Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. A return direct flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar typically costs around R9 161.

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