What airport do you fly into for flights to Zanzibar?

Zanzibar Intl (ZNZ), located 7,1 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights to Zanzibar.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Zanzibar?

At the present moment the cheapest month to fly to Zanzibar is currently May ; with December being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.

Can I find cheaper flights to Zanzibar if I am willing to have stopovers?

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Zanzibar on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to Zanzibar?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Airlink is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Zanzibar.

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Zanzibar?

Zanzibar Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Zanzibar. One-way flights to Zanzibar Intl typically cost R409, while return flights cost around R805.

How much is a return flight to Zanzibar?

A return flight to Zanzibar will typically cost around R80, however they can be found for as little as R43.

Where does the fastest flight to Zanzibar depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Zanzibar, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (3 hours 35 minutes).

Does Zanzibar Intl have car hire?

Yes. Those touching down at Zanzibar Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to Zanzibar Intl?

Yes. Zanzibar Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Salaam Letting (4 Bedroom, Zanzibar Hous is the closest property to Zanzibar Intl (0,0 km away from Zanzibar Intl).

R3 172+ Flights to Zanzibar, Tanzania

Flights to Zanzibar in 2025

Return from	R5 915
One-way from	R3 172
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	R6 997

Ethiopian Air
9/5-11/5
3 total stops
20h 25m total
Johannesburg to Zanzibar

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FlySafair
27/5
Nonstop
3h 35m total
Johannesburg to Zanzibar

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Cheapest flights to Zanzibar
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Zanzibar. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 27 April 2025.

Fri 9/58:20JNB - ZNZ

1 stop8h 55mEthiopian Air

Sun 11/52:35ZNZ - JNB

2 stops11h 30mEthiopian Air

Deal found 26/4R5 915

Thu 1/520:15JNB - ZNZ

Nonstop3h 35mFlySafair

Tue 20/514:35ZNZ - JNB

Nonstop3h 50mFlySafair

Deal found 26/4R6 437

Sun 17/817:00JNB - ZNZ

1 stop15h 20mKenya Airways

Thu 21/83:40ZNZ - JNB

1 stop13h 10mKenya Airways

Deal found 26/4R6 997

Thu 1/520:15JNB - ZNZ

Nonstop3h 35mMultiple Airlines

Mon 26/58:20ZNZ - JNB

2 stops8h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/4R7 165

Wed 30/414:15JNB - ZNZ

1 stop6h 15mAir Tanzania

Mon 26/58:20ZNZ - JNB

1 stop5h 55mAir Tanzania

Deal found 26/4R9 217

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Fri 9/58:20JNB - ZNZ

1 stop8h 55mEthiopian Air

Sun 11/52:35ZNZ - JNB

2 stops11h 30mEthiopian Air

Deal found 26/4R5 915

Thu 8/520:15JNB - ZNZ

Nonstop3h 35mFlySafair

Sat 17/514:35ZNZ - JNB

Nonstop3h 50mFlySafair

Deal found 26/4R6 698

Sun 17/817:00JNB - ZNZ

2 stops10h 15mKenya Airways

Sat 23/820:40ZNZ - JNB

1 stop15h 15mKenya Airways

Deal found 26/4R6 997

Thu 8/520:15JNB - ZNZ

Nonstop3h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sat 17/517:30ZNZ - JNB

1 stop20h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/4R7 146

Direct flights to Zanzibar
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Thu 8/520:15JNB - ZNZ

Nonstop3h 35mFlySafair

Sat 17/514:35ZNZ - JNB

Nonstop3h 50mFlySafair

Deal found 26/4R6 698

Tue 8/79:00JNB - ZNZ

Nonstop3h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sat 12/714:35ZNZ - JNB

Nonstop3h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/4R19 703

Last-minute flights to Zanzibar
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Wed 30/414:15JNB - ZNZ

1 stop6h 15mAir Tanzania

Mon 26/58:20ZNZ - JNB

1 stop5h 55mAir Tanzania

Deal found 26/4R9 217

Thu 1/520:15JNB - ZNZ

Nonstop3h 35mFlySafair

Tue 20/514:35ZNZ - JNB

Nonstop3h 50mFlySafair

Deal found 26/4R6 437

Thu 1/520:15JNB - ZNZ

Nonstop3h 35mMultiple Airlines

Mon 26/58:20ZNZ - JNB

2 stops8h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/4R7 165

Sat 3/517:50JNB - ZNZ

1 stop31h 20mTurkish Airlines

Tue 13/53:10ZNZ - JNB

2 stops32h 25mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 26/4R27 689

Tue 6/522:50JNB - ZNZ

1 stop15h 25mEthiopian Air

Sat 10/52:35ZNZ - JNB

1 stop11h 30mEthiopian Air

Deal found 27/4R6 363

Wed 7/51:15JNB - ZNZ

1 stop7h 05mKenya Airways

Sat 17/510:10ZNZ - JNB

1 stop6h 40mKenya Airways

Deal found 26/4R6 997

Wed 7/514:15JNB - ZNZ

1 stop22h 45mMultiple Airlines

Tue 13/514:35ZNZ - JNB

Nonstop3h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/4R8 042

Thu 8/51:15JNB - ZNZ

2 stops26h 00mKenya Airways

Mon 12/520:40ZNZ - JNB

1 stop28h 35mKenya Airways

Deal found 26/4R6 997

Fri 9/58:20JNB - ZNZ

1 stop8h 55mEthiopian Air

Sun 11/52:35ZNZ - JNB

2 stops11h 30mEthiopian Air

Deal found 26/4R5 915

One-way flights to Zanzibar
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Tue 27/59:00JNB - ZNZ

Nonstop3h 35mFlySafair

Deal found 26/4R3 172

Sat 3/514:15JNB - ZNZ

1 stop22h 45mAir Tanzania

Deal found 25/4R4 030

Mon 21/712:20JNB - ZNZ

2 stops24h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/4R4 627

Tue 27/520:25JNB - ZNZ

1 stop34h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 26/4R6 213

Wed 4/61:15JNB - ZNZ

1 stop17h 35mKenya Airways

Deal found 26/4R6 344

Tue 13/520:40JNB - ZNZ

1 stop14h 10mUganda Airlines

Deal found 26/4R8 434

Sat 3/512:20JNB - ZNZ

4 stops36h 25mEthiopian Air

Deal found 25/4R12 968

Wed 27/83:10JNB - ZNZ

2 stops27h 50mRwandAir

Deal found 26/4R14 236

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JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/5

8:20-18:15

1 stop8h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 11/5

2:35-13:05

2 stops11h 30m

R5 915

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/5

20:15-0:50

Nonstop3h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 17/5

14:35-17:25

Nonstop3h 50m

R6 698

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 17/8

17:00-4:15

2 stops10h 15m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 23/8

20:40-10:55

1 stop15h 15m

R6 997

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/5

20:15-0:50

Nonstop3h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 17/5

17:30-13:15

1 stop20h 45m

R7 146

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/5

9:00-13:35

Nonstop3h 35m

R3 172

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 3/5

14:15-14:00

1 stop22h 45m

R4 030

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/7

12:20-14:00

2 stops24h 40m

R4 627

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/5

20:25-8:00

1 stop34h 35m

R6 213

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/6

1:15-19:50

1 stop17h 35m

R6 344

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/5

20:40-11:50

1 stop14h 10m

R8 434

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Zanzibar

When is the best time to book a flight to Zanzibar?

The best time to book flights to Zanzibar is 86 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

How long is the flight to Zanzibar?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Zanzibar takes 3 hours 35 minutes. Flights to Zanzibar from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Zanzibar?

Users looking for the lowest fares to Zanzibar should consider flying on Thursday at midday, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday mornings, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Zanzibar?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Zanzibar are Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Air and FlySafair.

Kenya Airways

From R355

Ethiopian Air

From R309

FlySafair

From R331

Air Tanzania

From R428

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Zanzibar?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Zanzibar are Airlink, Ethiopian Air and FlySafair.

Rainfall in Zanzibar by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Zanzibar ranges from 20.0 - 320.0 mm per month. April is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 320.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Zanzibar when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Zanzibar by month

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 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Zanzibar

FlySafair

8,2

Very Good

113 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 6

8,0

Excellent

Juan Pablo,Nov 2024

JNB - CPT

People from FlySafair helped me at the end with my flight due the delayed if Kenya Airways. If it wasnt fir the people of flysafair, I would lose my flights.

FlySafair

8,2

Very Good

113 reviews

FlySafair

8,2

Very Good

113 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 6

8,0

Excellent

Juan Pablo,Nov 2024

JNB - CPT

People from FlySafair helped me at the end with my flight due the delayed if Kenya Airways. If it wasnt fir the people of flysafair, I would lose my flights.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 560 reviews

FlySafair

8,2

Very Good

113 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 6

8,0

Excellent

Juan Pablo,Nov 2024

JNB - CPT

People from FlySafair helped me at the end with my flight due the delayed if Kenya Airways. If it wasnt fir the people of flysafair, I would lose my flights.

Ethiopian Air

7,2

Good

769 reviews

FlySafair

8,2

Very Good

113 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 6

8,0

Excellent

Juan Pablo,Nov 2024

JNB - CPT

People from FlySafair helped me at the end with my flight due the delayed if Kenya Airways. If it wasnt fir the people of flysafair, I would lose my flights.

RwandAir

7,1

Good

27 reviews

FlySafair

8,2

Very Good

113 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 6

8,0

Excellent

Juan Pablo,Nov 2024

JNB - CPT

People from FlySafair helped me at the end with my flight due the delayed if Kenya Airways. If it wasnt fir the people of flysafair, I would lose my flights.

Kenya Airways

6,8

Okay

262 reviews

FlySafair

8,2

Very Good

113 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 6

8,0

Excellent

Juan Pablo,Nov 2024

JNB - CPT

People from FlySafair helped me at the end with my flight due the delayed if Kenya Airways. If it wasnt fir the people of flysafair, I would lose my flights.

FAQs about flying to Zanzibar

What airport do you fly into for flights to Zanzibar?
Zanzibar Intl (ZNZ), located 7,1 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights to Zanzibar.
Can I find cheaper flights to Zanzibar if I am willing to have stopovers?
Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Zanzibar on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to Zanzibar?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Airlink is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Zanzibar.
What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Zanzibar?
Zanzibar Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Zanzibar. One-way flights to Zanzibar Intl typically cost R409, while return flights cost around R805.
How much is a return flight to Zanzibar?
A return flight to Zanzibar will typically cost around R80, however they can be found for as little as R43.
Where does the fastest flight to Zanzibar depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Zanzibar, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (3 hours 35 minutes).
Does Zanzibar Intl have car hire?
Yes. Those touching down at Zanzibar Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to Zanzibar Intl?
Yes. Zanzibar Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Salaam Letting (4 Bedroom, Zanzibar Hous is the closest property to Zanzibar Intl (0,0 km away from Zanzibar Intl).

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