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Flight deals from Zayed International to Zanzibar

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Zayed International Airport to Zanzibar Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $495. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Zanzibar.$492 per passenger.Departing Sun, 9 Aug, returning Mon, 10 Aug.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Zayed International on Sun, 9 Aug, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Zanzibar on Mon, 10 Aug, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $492, select.

Zanzibar.$493 per passenger.Departing Thu, 31 Dec, returning Fri, 1 Jan.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Zayed International on Thu, 31 Dec, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Zanzibar on Fri, 1 Jan, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $493, select.

Zanzibar.$493 per passenger.Departing Sun, 3 Jan, returning Mon, 4 Jan.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Zayed International on Sun, 3 Jan, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Zanzibar on Mon, 4 Jan, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $493, select.

Zanzibar.$495 per passenger.Departing Sat, 12 Sep, returning Sun, 13 Sep.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Zayed International on Sat, 12 Sep, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Zanzibar on Sun, 13 Sep, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $495, select.

Zanzibar.$505 per passenger.Departing Fri, 27 Nov, returning Fri, 27 Nov.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound direct flight with Etihad Airways departs from Zayed International on Fri, 27 Nov, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound direct flight with Etihad Airways departs from Zanzibar on Fri, 27 Nov, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $505, select.

Zanzibar.$506 per passenger.Departing Sat, 3 Oct, returning Sun, 4 Oct.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Zayed International on Sat, 3 Oct, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Zanzibar on Sun, 4 Oct, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $506, select.

Zanzibar.$509 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Dec, returning Fri, 4 Dec.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound direct flight with Etihad Airways departs from Zayed International on Fri, 4 Dec, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound direct flight with Etihad Airways departs from Zanzibar on Fri, 4 Dec, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $509, select.

Zanzibar.$519 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Sep, returning Wed, 9 Sep.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound direct flight with Etihad Airways departs from Zayed International on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound direct flight with Etihad Airways departs from Zanzibar on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $519, select.

Zanzibar.$578 per passenger.Departing Sun, 24 Jan, returning Mon, 1 Feb.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Zayed International on Sun, 24 Jan, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Zanzibar on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $578, select.

Zanzibar.$592 per passenger.Departing Fri, 27 Nov, returning Sun, 6 Dec.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Zayed International on Fri, 27 Nov, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Zanzibar on Sun, 6 Dec, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $592, select.

Zanzibar.$594 per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 Oct, returning Sun, 1 Nov.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Zayed International on Thu, 29 Oct, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Zanzibar on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $594, select.

Zanzibar.$596 per passenger.Departing Sun, 20 Sep, returning Sun, 4 Oct.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Zayed International on Sun, 20 Sep, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Zanzibar on Sun, 4 Oct, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $596, select.

Zanzibar.$603 per passenger.Departing Mon, 30 Nov, returning Sun, 6 Dec.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound direct flight with Etihad Airways departs from Zayed International on Mon, 30 Nov, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound direct flight with Etihad Airways departs from Zanzibar on Sun, 6 Dec, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $603, select.

Zanzibar.$609 per passenger.Departing Fri, 23 Oct, returning Sun, 1 Nov.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound direct flight with Etihad Airways departs from Zayed International on Fri, 23 Oct, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound direct flight with Etihad Airways departs from Zanzibar on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $609, select.

Zanzibar.$611 per passenger.Departing Fri, 28 Aug, returning Wed, 2 Sep.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Zayed International on Fri, 28 Aug, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Zanzibar on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $611, select.

Zanzibar.$628 per passenger.Departing Sun, 4 Apr, returning Fri, 9 Apr.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound direct flight with Etihad Airways departs from Zayed International on Sun, 4 Apr, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound direct flight with Etihad Airways departs from Zanzibar on Fri, 9 Apr, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $628, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Zayed International to Zanzibar

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Zayed International to Zanzibar: Alternative routes

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Abu Dhabi to Zanzibar: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$492
Cheapest month to fly	August
Average flight time	5 hrs, 43 mins
Most popular airline	Etihad Airways
Average flights per week	5

Finding cheap flights from Zayed International to Zanzibar: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Zayed International to Zanzibar?

The best price we found for a return flight from Zayed International to Zanzibar is $493. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Zayed International to Zanzibar?

5 hours and 43 minutes is the average flight time from Zayed International to Zanzibar.

Which airlines fly direct from Zayed International to Zanzibar?

Etihad Airways flies direct from Zayed International to Zanzibar.

How many flights are there a week from Zayed International to Zanzibar?

As of August 2026, there are 5 flights per week flying from Zayed International to Zanzibar.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Zayed International to Zanzibar?

The cheapest month to fly from Zayed International to Zanzibar is usually August.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Zayed International Airport to Zanzibar Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Zayed International Airport to Zanzibar Airport on Sunday, 9 August 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Zayed International Airport to Zanzibar Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 43 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Zanzibar?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Zanzibar but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Zanzibar?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Zanzibar is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Zayed International Airport to Zanzibar with?

Currently, Ethiopian Airlines and Etihad Airways offer the cheapest flight tickets to Zanzibar.

Flying from Zayed International Airport (AUH) to Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ): what you need to know

Around 5 hours 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Zayed International Airport to Zanzibar Airport.
Zanzibar's timezone is UTC+3, making Zanzibar one hour behind Abu Dhabi.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your AUH to ZNZ flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as December? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Getting to Zanzibar (and then exploring more of Tanzania!) is a cinch with Etihad Airways. This popular airline has direct flights from Zayed International Airport to Zanzibar Airport.
Most travellers choose to fly with Etihad Airways on this route.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Zayed International Airport to Zanzibar Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between AUH and ZNZ include:
- Hamad International Airport
- Muscat Airport
- Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport

Handy information about Zayed International Airport (AUH)

When it comes to the on-time performance of Zayed International Airport, 75% of flights complete their journey on time.
Zayed International Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Abu Dhabi. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of about 1 hour on public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel close to AUH? If you're boarding an early flight from Zayed International Airport to Zanzibar Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:

Arriving at Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ)

Reserve a hotel near ZNZ if you're taking a late Zayed International Airport to Zanzibar Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Zanzibar Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from KARIBU KWETU ZANZIBAR, Auto-Union or Green Motion and explore beyond Zanzibar's usual tourist stops.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Zanzibar Airport about one week before you travel.

Getting from Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ) to central Zanzibar

Zanzibar Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from central Zanzibar. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
It takes around 30 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.

When to fly to Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ)

The quietest month for a flight from Zayed International Airport to Zanzibar Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Zanzibar based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Zanzibar is February, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Zayed International Airport to Zanzibar Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from AUH to ZNZ in July. Average temperatures are between 21ºC (70ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF) then.

Explore more of Tanzania

Arusha is just one of the many cities in Tanzania waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Zanzibar. Around 418 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Kilimanjaro info, Kilimanjaro tours and kilimanjaro trekking.
Around 177 kilometres south-west of Zanzibar, Morogoro is another essential stop in Tanzania. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Choma Waterfalls, Selous Choma Waterfall and Uluguru Nature Forest Reserve.