Cheap flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar
The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Zanzibar Kisauni are usually found in May or March, booked 42 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday
How to find the cheapest flight from Cape Town to Zanzibar
All the information you need to plan the best CPT to ZNZ flight in 2022: compare Cape Town to Zanzibar flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Zanzibar.
CPT - ZNZ Price | R415 - R548 |
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ZNZ Temperature | 24 - 28 °C |
ZNZ Rainfall | 20 - 320 mm |
| Popular in | January | High demand for flights, 15% potential price rise |
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| Cheapest in | May | Best time to find cheap flights, 11% potential price drop |
| Round-trip from | R6 641 | From Cape Town Intl to Zanzibar Kisauni |
| One-way from | R5 409 | One-way flight from Cape Town Intl to Zanzibar Kisauni |
What is the cheapest day to fly return from Cape Town to Zanzibar?
Monday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 8%.
How far in advance should I book a flight from Cape Town to Zanzibar?
To save on the cost of your flight from Cape Town to Zanzibar, book at least 36 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 10% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from R8 194 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as R8 402.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Zanzibar?
Our data shows that May tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Zanzibar from Cape Town. Users have commonly found prices around R7 460 for the month, but tickets can be as low as R5 937. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in January.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Zanzibar (CPT - ZNZ)?
It’s optimal to fly from Cape Town to Zanzibar at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 37% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.
Cheap flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar in May, June 2022
The best prices found for CPT to ZNZ flights in May, June
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Cape Town to Zanzibar 2022 flight deals
Cheap flights to Zanzibar from Cape Town found for this year
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Cheap Ethiopian Air flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar
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Cheap Kenya Airways flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar
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Last-minute flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar
Late deals on return flights to Zanzibar from Cape Town, departing today and this week
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One-way flights to Zanzibar Kisauni from Cape Town
The cheapest one-way flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar
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Related info for your journey
Useful info, stats and facts about Cape Town to Zanzibar flights.
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.
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. Ethiopian Air, Kenya Airways, and Qatar Airways are some of the carriers where you may find flexible cancellation policies. You can use our site to filter for airlines like Ethiopian Air with this kind of flexibility.
Can I find flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar for under R8 000 on Cheapflights?
Yes, there are multiple flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar for under R8 000. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Ethiopian Air for just R7 922, but on average you can expect to pay R8 226.
Are there last-minute flights available from Cape Town to Zanzibar for under R9 100?
There are currently 7+ open flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar within the next 7 days for less than R9 100.
How popular is this Cape Town to Zanzibar flight route?
Within the past month, 6 618 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 round-trip?
Currently priced at R7 922, 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 Kenya Airways and Qatar Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R8 514 and R8 930, respectively.
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 865 on Kenya Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Ethiopian Air from R5 169 and Qatar Airways from R5 457 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 R7 964 for a flight from Cape Town to Zanzibar. The cheapest flight overall is R5 177 while the most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - Zanzibar Kisauni) is currently priced at R7 922.
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Can I fly to Zanzibar Kisauni from Cape Town Intl right now?
Most visitors from Cape Town Intl need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter Zanzibar Kisauni.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Cape Town Intl must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) test taken 72 hours before departing to Zanzibar Kisauni.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Cape Town Intl are not required to quarantine after entering Zanzibar Kisauni.
Documents
Health Surveillance Form - Travelers are required to complete an online Health Surveillance Form a maximum of 24 hours before arrival in Tanzania. Travelers will then receive a Unique Health Code (UHC), which they will present to health officials upon arrival.
Electronic Visitor Visa - To visit Tanzania for Business or Tourism, you require a visa. An eVisa is the fastest and easiest way of obtaining a visa as you can submit an application and supporting documents online. If approved, you'll receive your eVisa confirmation electronically. When you arrive at immigration, you will be asked for your passport and eVisa to ensure you have proper documentation.
Health Surveillance Form for Zanzibar - Travelers are required to complete an online Health Surveillance Form a maximum of 24 hours before arrival in Zanzibar. Travelers will then receive a Unique Health Code (UHC), which they will present to health officials upon arrival.
Can I fly back to Cape Town Intl from Zanzibar Kisauni?
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Zanzibar Kisauni must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 72 hours for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 24 hours for Antigen (quick-test) before departing to Cape Town Intl.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Zanzibar Kisauni are not required to quarantine after entering Cape Town Intl.