Cheap flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar

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From Cape Town to Zanzibar

Which airlines flying from Cape Town Intl to Zanzibar Kisauni have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

Some of our airline partners flying from Cape Town Intl to Zanzibar Kisauni have new flexible policies in place due to COVID-19. Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Air, and South African are some of the carriers where you may find flexible cancellation policies. You can use our site to filter for airlines like Kenya Airways with this kind of flexibility.

Can I find flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar for under R5 800 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar for under R5 800. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Ethiopian Air for just R5 742, but on average you can expect to pay R5 978.

Are there last-minute flights available from Cape Town to Zanzibar for under R5 900?

There are currently 5+ open flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar within the next 7 days for less than R5 900.

How popular is this Cape Town to Zanzibar flight route?

Within the past month, 3 759 users have taken a look at flights from Cape Town Intl to Zanzibar Kisauni.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to Zanzibar return?

Currently priced at R5 742, Ethiopian Air will fly you from Cape Town to Zanzibar and back. In addition to Ethiopian Air, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Qatar Airways and Kenya Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R6 894 and R7 484, respectively. Users have found that Ethiopian Air is 16% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cape Town to Zanzibar one-way?

One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as R4 487 on Kenya Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qatar Airways from R4 547 and Ethiopian Air from R4 857 one-way.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Cape Town to Zanzibar?

When booking a flight from Cape Town to Zanzibar, you may want to consider flying on British Airways, Emirates or Ethiopian Air as they are the most popular for this route.

What are the cheapest flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar?

On average you can expect to pay R5 810 for a flight from Cape Town to Zanzibar. The cheapest flight overall is R4 522 while the most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - Zanzibar Kisauni) is currently priced at R5 742.

What airports serve Cape Town to Zanzibar flights?

Cape Town International Airport is located 20 kilometres from the city centre and offers flights into Zanzibar. This airport is a hub for Mango, FlySafair, and South African Express. It offers flights to Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. This airport has separate terminals for domestic and international flights as well as a central terminal that connects the two. The flight will end at Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, which is five kilometres from Zanzibar City. The airport has two terminals and about 900,000 passengers pass through in a year. It offers both year-long and seasonal flights to many different destinations.

Which airlines fly directly from Cape Town to Zanzibar?

Unfortunately, at this time there are no direct, nonstop flights available to Zanzibar from Cape Town. While that may change in the future, travellers can instead choose a stopover flight to reach the destination. Many different airlines offer indirect flights between the two areas. These include Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and others. These flights can range in duration from flights that last 9h 10m to others that last 21h 25m. Passengers will find that flights with a single stop are often less expensive than flights with additional stops before reaching Zanzibar.

What are the stopover options between Cape Town to Zanzibar?

A handful of flights are available that make one stop before reaching Zanzibar from Cape Town. These stops take place in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport, Addis Ababa Airport, and Dubai Airport in many cases. There are also several stopover flights that touch down two times before reaching Zanzibar. Some flights stop in O.R. Tambo International Airport and Addis Ababa Airport while others make stops at Victoria Falls Airport and Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport.

Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Cape Town to Zanzibar?

A traveller visiting Zanzibar from Cape Town has no need to bring a visa. However, you are going to need a passport and a valid form of ID.