How long is the flight from Maputo to Zanzibar?

For as low as R14 223, Ethiopian Air can have you in Zanzibar from Maputo in 12h 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?

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?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Maputo to Zanzibar by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

R12 349+ 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 26 October 2026.

Fri 6/1114:10 -

2 stops12h 05m

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Deal found 24/10R14 223

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Deal found 23/10R14 256

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Deal found 22/10R14 272

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Deal found 22/10R14 753

Tue 29/1214:10 -

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Deal found 26/10R15 068

Sat 21/1114:25 -

2 stops11h 50m

Fri 27/114:05 -

1 stop9h 55m

Deal found 23/10R15 366

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Round-trip from	R14 223
One-way from	R12 349
Popular in	November
Cheapest in	March
Average price	R14 405

Ethiopian Air
20/11-27/11
3 total stops
22h 00m total
Maputo to Zanzibar

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4/12-31/12
1 total stop
15h 30m total
Maputo to Zanzibar

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MPM Maputo Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

MPMZNZ

Maputo Intl

Fri 4/12

15:00-7:30

1 stop15h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R12 349

MaputoZanzibar

MPM Maputo Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

MPMZNZ

Maputo Intl

Fri 20/11

14:10-3:15

2 stops12h 05m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 27/11

4:05-13:00

1 stop9h 55m

R14 223

MaputoZanzibar

MPM Maputo Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

MPMZNZ

Maputo Intl

Fri 6/11

14:10-18:15

1 stop27h 05m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 8/11

4:05-13:15

1 stop10h 10m

R14 239

MaputoZanzibar

MPM Maputo Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

MPMZNZ

Maputo Intl

Fri 20/11

14:10-3:15

2 stops12h 05m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 22/11

4:05-13:15

1 stop10h 10m

R14 753

MaputoZanzibar

MPM Maputo Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

MPMZNZ

Maputo Intl

Mon 1/2

14:10-3:15

2 stops12h 05m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 4/2

4:05-13:15

1 stop10h 10m

R14 753

MaputoZanzibar

MPM Maputo Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

MPMZNZ

Maputo Intl

Thu 1/4

14:10-3:15

2 stops12h 05m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 7/4

4:05-13:15

1 stop10h 10m

R14 902

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Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Maputo to Zanzibar flights typically cost between R15 234 and R15 640 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R14 223 on Ethiopian Air (Nov 6–Nov 8).

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How long is the flight from Maputo to Zanzibar?
For as low as R14 223, Ethiopian Air can have you in Zanzibar from Maputo in 12h 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?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Maputo to Zanzibar by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Maputo to Zanzibar flights typically cost between R15 234 and R15 640 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R14 223 on Ethiopian Air (Nov 6–Nov 8).