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The cheapest prices found with in the last 7 days for return flights were $51 and $25 for one-way flights to Zanzibar for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply

OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
JRODar es SalaamMay 10 to May 17$97
ARKDar es SalaamMay 10 to May 15$127
JROZanzibar TownMay 7 to May 20$144
ARKZanzibar TownJuly 1 to July 16$146
DARPemba IslandJune 29 to July 4$199
NBODar es SalaamMay 10 to May 21$215
MXPZanzibar TownMay 11 to May 17$400
JNBZanzibar TownJune 9 to June 16$419
FCODar es SalaamMay 31 to June 8$600
FCODar es SalaamMay 31 to June 8$600
FCOZanzibar TownMay 31 to June 15$699
FCOZanzibar TownMay 31 to June 15$699
FRADar es SalaamMay 29 to June 9$744
FRAZanzibar TownJune 5 to June 19$885
MXPDar es SalaamJuly 1 to August 21$1,489
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
DARZanzibar TownMay 4 to May 8$51
JROZanzibar TownMay 3 to May 11$149
NBODar es SalaamMay 4 to May 18$314
JNBZanzibar TownMay 3 to May 8$343
DXBDar es SalaamMay 4 to May 9$350
NBOZanzibar TownMay 3 to May 5$425
*Prices include taxes and fees

Zanzibar Flight Information

Traveling to
Zanzibar
Lowest Price
$51
Number of Airlines Serving
Airlines Serving
Air Tanzania, Egyptair, Ethiopian Airlines
Number of Daily Flights
Airlines with Direct Flights

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Amazing Zanzibar Accommodation Deals

Antonio Beach Hotel and Spa

Antonio Beach Hotel and Spa

3 out of 5
Village Chwaka, Chwaka
The price is $94 per night from May 1 to May 2
$94
includes taxes & fees
$75 per night
May 1 - May 2
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Chwaka. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Marumbi Beach and Michamvi Kae Beach ...
7/10 Good! (6 reviews)
Great value!
"Great hotel with a solid little restaurant, bar and pool. Great service. Nice room and great service! Beach wasn’t really accessible/nice but the pool was and ocean views were beautiful."

Reviewed on Jul 26, 2024

Antonio Beach Hotel and Spa
Reef & Beach Resort

Reef & Beach Resort

4 out of 5
Jambiani Beach, Jambiani
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Jambiani. Enjoy free parking, 3 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Jambiani Beach and Makunduchi Beach ...
"Very serene and friendly staff"

Reviewed on Apr 23, 2025

Reef & Beach Resort
Al-Minar Hotel

Al-Minar Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Plot 96 Shangani, Zanzibar Town
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Zanzibar Town. Enjoy free breakfast, a full-service spa, and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Mbweni Ruins and People's ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (273 reviews)
No nonsense hotel with good service
"We enjoyed our 2 night stay at Al Minar. Good value for money, located close to all the 5 star hotels, but this one is affordable. Especially the family room which fitted us nicely."

Reviewed on Jun 24, 2023

Al-Minar Hotel
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Zanzibar Hotel

Zanzibar Hotel

3 out of 5
Off Bhangani Street, Zanzibar Town
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Zanzibar Town. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions People's Palace Museum and Marahubi Palace ...
8/10 Very Good! (112 reviews)
"We booked the Zanzibar Hotel in February 2019 for a stay in August. The week before we travelled we contacted the hotel to request an airport transfer, which their website said they offered. They replied to our Expedia message by saying that the hotel was undergoing refurbishment but we would be ..."

Reviewed on Aug 17, 2019

Zanzibar Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Our Top Zanzibar with Airport Shuttles

Abla Beach Apartments

Abla Beach Apartments

3.5 out of 5
Beit-El-Ras, Mtoni, Zanzibar Town
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Zanzibar Town. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Chapwani Island and Masingini Forest are ...
4.6/10 (6 reviews)
Poor facilities
"My stay at the apartment was not comfortable, the staff at the reception were not very helpful, the rooms needs repair, the bath tub not working properly.. apartment not equipped with self tools for cooking etc."

Reviewed on Jan 4, 2020

Abla Beach Apartments
Royal Cliff Zanzibar

Royal Cliff Zanzibar

3.5 out of 5
Chuini, Bububu, Zanzibar
The price is $86 per night from May 25 to May 26
$86
includes taxes & fees
$75 per night
May 25 - May 26
Stay at this 3.5-star beach villa in Bububu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a private beach. Popular attractions Sea Cliff Golf Course and Siso Spice Farm ...
7.4/10 Good! (6 reviews)
Amazing hotel
"The hotel is beautiful and the views are wonderful. The road to the hotel is rough but that doesn't bother me. The beds need to be more comfortable. They are a little too hard for me. Other than that everything else was great!"

Reviewed on Jan 4, 2025

Royal Cliff Zanzibar
Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort

Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort

5 out of 5
Pongwe Pwani, Pongwe
Stay at this 5-star luxury lodge in Pongwe. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the room service in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
10/10 Exceptional! (101 reviews)
Amazing place, accommodations and people
"All was perfect, rooms are amazing, the staff is there for you, but very discrete, anticipating all your needs and smiling all the time. Kindness is the master word in a peaceful place."

Reviewed on Mar 4, 2025

Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Luxury Hotels in Zanzibar

Park Hyatt Zanzibar

Park Hyatt Zanzibar

5 out of 5
Shangani Street, Stone Town, Zanzibar Town
The price is $417 per night from May 2 to May 3
$417
includes taxes & fees
$354 per night
May 2 - May 3
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Zanzibar Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (245 reviews)
"This was a beautiful property. The staff was beyond amazing and so accommodating. My fiancée and I wanted to use the hotel to take our engagement photos. We spoke with management to sure it was ok and they allowed us to do so. They were so pleasant about it and some of the staff actually stepped ..."

Reviewed on Apr 5, 2025

Park Hyatt Zanzibar
Konokono Beach Resort and Isaraya Over Water Villa

Konokono Beach Resort and Isaraya Over Water Villa

5 out of 5
Michamvi, Michamvi, Unguja South Region
The price is $156 per night from May 29 to May 30
$156
includes taxes & fees
$127 per night
May 29 - May 30
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Michamvi. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (252 reviews)
"Hospitality was exceptional. Property is beautiful. The beach and location is amazing"

Reviewed on Apr 22, 2025

Konokono Beach Resort and Isaraya Over Water Villa
Fruit & Spice Wellness Resort Zanzibar

Fruit & Spice Wellness Resort Zanzibar

5 out of 5
Mchangamble beach, Kizimkazi, Zanzibar
The price is $181 per night from May 31 to Jun 1
$181
includes taxes & fees
$149 per night
May 31 - Jun 1
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kizimkazi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (173 reviews)
"The hotel was lovely and clean. Staff were lovely. We were on all inclusive, but they did not have all the drinks available as per the menu. This should have been available regardless of the season."

Reviewed on Apr 21, 2025

Fruit & Spice Wellness Resort Zanzibar
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Zanzibar White Sand Luxury Villas & Spa

Zanzibar White Sand Luxury Villas & Spa

5 out of 5
Paje Beach, Paje
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Paje. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Paje Beach and Jambiani Beach are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (71 reviews)
"Amazing place great staff best spa"

Reviewed on Nov 17, 2024

Zanzibar White Sand Luxury Villas & Spa
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in Zanzibar

Mizingani Seafront Hotel
Great for families

Mizingani Seafront Hotel

4 out of 5
Mizingani Road, Malindi district, Zanzibar Town
The price is $97 per night from May 1 to May 2
$97
includes taxes & fees
$76 per night
May 1 - May 2
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Zanzibar Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (378 reviews)

Families like: Kids pool, playground, babysitting, close to beach

Travelers say...
"We liked the place. Room was great etc. The elevator is funky, requiring patrons to fully close cage door when exiting. If not done properly, others can't use. Otherwise, the place was great."

Reviewed on Mar 30, 2025

Mizingani Seafront Hotel
Tausi Palace Hotel

Tausi Palace Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Baghani Street, Zanzibar Town
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Zanzibar Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions People's Palace Museum ...
8/10 Very Good! (98 reviews)
"Very good location. Great staff! Affordable room rates."

Reviewed on Jan 31, 2020

Tausi Palace Hotel
Ocean Paradise Resort & Spa Zanzibar
Great for families

Ocean Paradise Resort & Spa Zanzibar

4 out of 5
Kiwengwa Beach, North East Coast, Kiwengwa
The price is $224 per night from May 13 to May 14
$224
includes taxes & fees
$185 per night
May 13 - May 14
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Kiwengwa. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Kiwengwa Beach and Mapenzi Beach ...
9/10 Wonderful! (131 reviews)

Families like: Kids pool, babysitting, on the beach, rollaway beds

Travelers say...
"The workers were awesome"

Reviewed on Apr 14, 2025

Ocean Paradise Resort & Spa Zanzibar
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Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar - All Inclusive - Adults Only

Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar - All Inclusive - Adults Only

5 out of 5
Nungwi Road, Nungwi
The price is $278 per night from May 1 to May 2
$278
includes taxes & fees
$233 per night
May 1 - May 2
Stay at this 5-star luxury property in Nungwi. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (637 reviews)
"Service and facility is good but have to increase the number of carts that drive people around ."

Reviewed on Apr 27, 2025

Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar - All Inclusive - Adults Only
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Frequently asked questions

How much is the cheapest flight to Zanzibar?
A roundtrip flight to Zanzibar cost as little as $51 within the last seven days. When you’re ready to make a booking, we’ll help you snap up an amazing deal. This price was available on Travelocity for flights to Zanzibar departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
What is the cheapest month to fly to Zanzibar?
For the best shot at securing a superb flight deal, time your getaway sometime during May. Based on Travelocity’s direct flight demand from January to December last year, it’s the cheapest time to travel to Zanzibar.
How can I check my flight status to Zanzibar?
There are a few handy ways to look up your flight status. You’ll discover all the information you need in our “Trips” portal, which is located at the top of our homepage. Sign in or create a new account in seconds — you’ll then be able to view and amend your bookings whenever you need to. For those on the go, the Travelocity app can also help you look up the status of your flight to Zanzibar, as well as share details with any members of your family flying with you.
How do I find the best deals on flights to Zanzibar?
There are a few ways — book ahead of time, avoid vacation periods and be flexible with your dates. If you don’t have a specific date in mind, search for your flight to Zanzibar on Travelocity and hit “Flexible dates” at the top of the page. This will show you any cheaper fares on a nearby day. $51 was the best price for a roundtrip flight to Zanzibar in the last seven days. This price was available on Travelocity for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
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What are the most popular flight routes to Zanzibar?
As a favorite destination for tourists, there are plenty of ways to get to Zanzibar. Here’s just a sample of the major routes:

  • Dar es Salaam (DAR-Julius Nyerere Intl.) to Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 6,872 flights a month.
  • Pemba Island (PMA) to Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 1,698 flights a month.
  • Arusha (ARK) to Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 1,525 flights a month.

How much is a flight to Zanzibar on average?
Passengers were finding roundtrip flights to Zanzibar for between $51 and $1,489 with Travelocity in the last seven days. Whether you’d like to fly economy or first class, we’ll help you land the best deals around. These prices were available on Travelocity for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
How long is the average flight to Zanzibar?
The length of a direct flight to Zanzibar differs, but here you can see the average airborne times for a few main routes:

  • Dar es Salaam (DAR-Julius Nyerere Intl.) to Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 27 minutes
  • Pemba Island (PMA) to Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 38 minutes
  • Arusha (ARK) to Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 1 hour and 21 minutes

What can I expect on a flight to Zanzibar?
If you’ve booked a long-haul flight to Zanzibar, you can normally expect drinks, meals and entertainment on board. Airlines like to make longer flights as pleasant as possible. Shorter journeys — along with flights offered by budget airlines — may not have such inclusions. If you’re on the lookout for cheap flights for family vacations with a low-cost carrier, you’ll possibly pay extra for entertainment and food.

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When you are ready to embark on your next big adventure, Travelocity will be right here waiting to open the doors to the garden so that you can go and smell the roses. When you decide to book and travel is entirely up to you, but don't wait too long because we have some of the best deals on the web and they won't last long. Take time to go through our huge selection of cheap flights to Zanzibar to find the best deals that fit into your budget. If browsing on your phone while your boss isn't looking is more your thing (we promise we won't tell), consider checking out Travelocity's mobile app which allows you to take advantage of all our flights to Zanzibar without having to compromise your work computer's search history. If you are looking to save even more, you can easily save up to $537 when you bundle one of our cheap flights to Zanzibar with one of our hotels. So why are you waiting around? There is no better time than now to start booking that next trip. Start your search now to book one of our flights to Zanzibar today!

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.