Question 1

How often are flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar delayed?

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About 26% of weekly flights between Nairobi and Zanzibar have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 110 minutes.

Question 2

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Nairobi to Zanzibar flights?

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Over the past year, Kenya Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 21% of flights being delayed.

Question 3

What is the most punctual flight time for Nairobi to Zanzibar flights?

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Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

Question 4

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

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Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 5

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Nairobi to Zanzibar round-trip?

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Flying on Kenya Airways is currently your cheapest option to Zanzibar, with prices starting at R5 088. Kenya Airways is 21% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

Question 6

How far ahead should I book a flight from Nairobi to Zanzibar?

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Booking 89 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Question 7

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Nairobi to Zanzibar?

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Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nairobi to Zanzibar (average of R5 102). Flying from Nairobi to Zanzibar in June is currently the most expensive (average of R7 355). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Question 8

Weekly flight availability from Nairobi to Zanzibar

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The most flights from NB0 to ZNZ are scheduled on a Monday (21 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

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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.

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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).

Question 11

What are the most reliable airlines from Nairobi to Zanzibar?

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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: Flightlink (100%), Royal Air Maroc (67%), British Airways (67%).

Question 12

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

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It’s typically best to fly out from Nairobi to Zanzibar at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 9% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Question 13

What airport do you fly into for flights to Zanzibar from Nairobi?

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Zanzibar Intl (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 Zanzibar Intl from Nairobi; the airport handles an average of 13 inbound flights from Nairobi per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 1 airline has flights to the Zanzibar airport from Nairobi. It is only a 7,1 km journey from Zanzibar Intl (ZNZ) to Zanzibar’s city centre.

Question 14

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

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Yes. In addition to deals on Nairobi to Zanzibar flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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How can I find direct flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar.

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Can I find deals for business class flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Nairobi 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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How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar?

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Deals for Nairobi to Zanzibar flights are sourced from 900+ travel sites when you use Cheapflights. When all flight results come back, Cheapflights lets you sort and filter flights using different criteria to choose better, like price, airport, cabin class, and plenty of other options.

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Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Nairobi to Zanzibar?

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Cheapflights helps you find that perfect flight to Zanzibar from Nairobi by searching from hundreds of airlines and agencies you know and love. We are also free to use, in case you were wondering!

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Nairobi to Zanzibar?

Booking 89 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Nairobi to Zanzibar?

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

It’s typically best to fly out from Nairobi to Zanzibar at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 9% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from Nairobi to Zanzibar

The most flights from NB0 to ZNZ are scheduled on a Monday (21 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

How often are flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar delayed?

About 26% of weekly flights between Nairobi and Zanzibar have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 110 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Nairobi to Zanzibar flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Nairobi to Zanzibar flights?

Over the past year, Kenya Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 21% of flights being delayed.

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