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$3,038+ Cheap flights to Zanzibar

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— ZNZ
22 Mar — 29 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Zanzibar in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Zanzibar
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Zanzibar. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 20 February 2026.

Mon 9/314:00
AKL
-
ZNZ
2 stops33h 40m
Oman Air
Fri 13/306:00
ZNZ
-
AKL
2 stops53h 10m
Oman Air
Deal found 16/2$3,038
Wed 27/510:10
AKL
-
ZNZ
3 stops50h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 29/502:55
ZNZ
-
AKL
3 stops47h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 17/2$3,875
Wed 27/520:30
AKL
-
ZNZ
1 stop27h 00m
Emirates
Sat 30/507:55
ZNZ
-
AKL
1 stop41h 00m
Emirates
Deal found 19/2$3,955
Mon 9/323:45
AKL
-
ZNZ
1 stop41h 45m
Qatar Airways
Fri 13/317:15
ZNZ
-
AKL
1 stop41h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 16/2$3,984
Mon 9/306:45
AKL
-
ZNZ
2 stops41h 55m
Emirates
Fri 13/322:00
ZNZ
-
AKL
1 stop27h 15m
Emirates
Deal found 16/2$4,027

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Find the latest flights to Zanzibar in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches and data was last updated on 20 February 2026.

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$3,038

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$2,780
Oman Air
  • Oman Air
  • 9/3-13/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 86h 50m total
  • Auckland to Zanzibar
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Return

Price

AucklandZanzibar

AKL - ZNZ

AKLZNZ

Auckland Intl

Mon 9/3

14:00-13:40

2 stops33h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 13/3

06:00-21:10

2 stops53h 10m

$3,038

AucklandZanzibar

AKL - ZNZ

AKLZNZ

Auckland Intl

Wed 27/5

10:10-03:35

3 stops50h 25m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 29/5

02:55-11:25

3 stops47h 30m

$3,875

AucklandZanzibar

AKL - ZNZ

AKLZNZ

Auckland Intl

Wed 27/5

20:30-14:30

1 stop27h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 30/5

07:55-09:55

1 stop41h 00m

$3,955

AucklandZanzibar

AKL - ZNZ

AKLZNZ

Auckland Intl

Mon 9/3

23:45-07:30

1 stop41h 45m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 13/3

17:15-21:10

1 stop41h 55m

$3,984

AucklandZanzibar

AKL - ZNZ

AKLZNZ

Auckland Intl

Mon 9/3

06:45-14:40

2 stops41h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 13/3

22:00-11:15

1 stop27h 15m

$4,027

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Deals found on 16/2

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Rainfall in Zanzibar by month

Plan your trip to Zanzibar by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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

Temperature in Zanzibar by month

Plan your trip to Zanzibar by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

How long is the flight to Zanzibar?

On average, a flight from Auckland to Zanzibar takes 33 hours 50 minutes. Flights to Zanzibar from other popular cities in New Zealand will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

FAQs about flying to Zanzibar

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Zanzibar?

    Booking a flight to Zanzibar Intl (ZNZ) is your only option if you intend on flying to Zanzibar. It is only a 7.1 km journey from Zanzibar Intl to Zanzibar’s city centre.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Zanzibar if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Zanzibar on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • Does Zanzibar Intl have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Zanzibar Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Zanzibar Intl?

    Yes. Zanzibar Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Hs Villas is the closest property to Zanzibar Intl (0.0 km away from Zanzibar Intl).

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