How long is the flight from Maputo to Zanzibar?

For as low as R15 725, Ethiopian Air can have you in Zanzibar from Maputo in 27h 05m. There are 2300 km between Maputo and Zanzibar.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Zanzibar ranges from 20.0 - 320.0 inches 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.

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).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MPM to ZNZ?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Maputo to Zanzibar as you normally would.

Can I find deals for flights from Maputo to Zanzibar that include hotel bookings?

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R13 129+ Cheap Flights from Maputo to Zanzibar

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Maputo to Zanzibar. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 September 2026.

Thu 29/1017:35 -

2 stops16h 20m

Thu 5/1119:10 -

2 stops26h 30m

Deal found 14/9R13 129

Sat 17/1014:10 -

1 stop27h 05m

Sun 25/104:20 -

1 stop9h 55m

Deal found 13/9R15 725

Fri 9/1014:05 -

1 stop19h 50m

Fri 23/1012:05 -

1 stop26h 15m

Deal found 13/9R15 758

Thu 29/1014:10 -

1 stop27h 05m

Thu 5/1112:05 -

1 stop26h 10m

Deal found 14/9R16 391

Fri 18/914:05 -

1 stop11h 35m

Mon 21/919:10 -

1 stop19h 10m

Deal found 14/9R16 456

Fri 20/1114:10 -

2 stops12h 20m

Sun 22/114:20 -

1 stop9h 55m

Deal found 11/9R16 472

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Round-trip from	R13 129
Popular in	October
Cheapest in	March
Average price	R15 677

29/10-5/11
4 total stops
42h 50m total
Maputo to Zanzibar

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MaputoZanzibar

MPM Maputo Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

MPMZNZ

Maputo Intl

Sat 17/10

14:10-18:15

1 stop27h 05m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 25/10

4:20-13:15

1 stop9h 55m

R15 725

MaputoZanzibar

MPM Maputo Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

MPMZNZ

Maputo Intl

Thu 29/10

17:35-9:00

2 stops14h 25m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 5/11

22:30-20:40

3 stops23h 10m

R16 164

Fastest return journey

MaputoZanzibar

MPM Maputo Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

MPMZNZ

Maputo Intl

Fri 20/11

14:10-3:30

2 stops12h 20m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 22/11

4:20-13:15

1 stop9h 55m

R16 472

MaputoZanzibar

MPM Maputo Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

MPMZNZ

Maputo Intl

Mon 1/2

14:10-3:30

2 stops12h 20m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 5/2

12:05-13:15

1 stop26h 10m

R16 504

MaputoZanzibar

MPM Maputo Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

MPMZNZ

Maputo Intl

Tue 9/2

15:50-4:30

3 stops35h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R23 726

MaputoZanzibar

MPM Maputo Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

MPMZNZ

Maputo Intl

Thu 4/2

15:50-4:30

3 stops35h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R23 726

MaputoZanzibar

MPM Maputo Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

MPMZNZ

Maputo Intl

Fri 5/2

9:55-4:30

3 stops41h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R26 306

MaputoZanzibar

MPM Maputo Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

MPMZNZ

Maputo Intl

Sat 17/10

21:25-0:20

3 stops25h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 25/10

12:05-8:15

3 stops21h 10m

R34 518

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How long is the flight from Maputo to Zanzibar?
For as low as R15 725, Ethiopian Air can have you in Zanzibar from Maputo in 27h 05m. There are 2300 km between Maputo and Zanzibar.
Can I find deals for flights from Maputo to Zanzibar that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Maputo to Zanzibar flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Maputo to Zanzibar?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Maputo to Zanzibar.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Maputo to Zanzibar?
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