Airports servicing Nairobi
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO)
Nairobi Wilson (WIL)
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NBO - ZNZ Price
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R280 - R367
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ZNZ Temperature
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24 - 28 °C
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ZNZ Rainfall
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20 - 320 mm
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Popular in July High demand for flights, 5% potential price rise |
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Cheapest in March Best time to find cheap flights, 19% potential price drop |
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Average price R5 811 Average for round-trip flights in June 2022 |
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Round-trip from R4 470 From Nairobi to Zanzibar Kisauni |
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar as you normally would.
Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 61 days in advance to save up to 7% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 61 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Nairobi to Zanzibar 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as R5 715, or R5 779 for flights within the next 24 hours.
March can be a great time to fly to Zanzibar from Nairobi with a flight ticket averaging about R5 540. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of March for as cheap as R3 448. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of July.
Zanzibar Kisauni (ZNZ) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Nairobi to Zanzibar. You should not have trouble finding flights to Kisauni from Nairobi; the airport handles an average of 10 inbound flights from Nairobi per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 airlines have flights to the Zanzibar airport from Nairobi. It is only a 7,1 km journey from Kisauni (ZNZ) to Zanzibar’s city centre.
Direct flights can be found on the following days: Monday.
2 flight departures from Nairobi to Zanzibar per day on average.
Morning (6am - Midday) - 50% of flight departures
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 50% of flight departures
Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Nairobi to Zanzibar on time: Air France (50%), Delta (50%), KLM (25%).
Information is based on travel restrictions from Nairobi to Zanzibar Kisauni
Most visitors from Nairobi need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter Zanzibar Kisauni.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Nairobi must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) test taken 72 hours before departing to Zanzibar Kisauni.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Nairobi 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.
Returning to Nairobi from Zanzibar Kisauni
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Zanzibar Kisauni must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) test taken 72 hours before departing to Nairobi.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Zanzibar Kisauni are not required to quarantine after entering Nairobi.
| Evening 6 PM to midnight | 42% of flight departures |
| Morning 6 AM to midday | 33% of flight departures |
| Afternoon Midday to 6 PM | 24% of flight departures |
| Early morning Midnight to 6 AM | 1% of flight departures |