$1,457 Cheap Flights from Colombo to Zanzibar in 2026

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Flight deals from Colombo to Zanzibar

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Colombo to Zanzibar Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,686. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Zanzibar.$1,457 per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Sep, returning Mon, 21 Sep.Return flight with SriLankan Airlines and flydubai.Outbound indirect flight with SriLankan Airlines, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 17 Sep, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Zanzibar on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,457, select.

Zanzibar.$1,509 per passenger.Departing Wed, 15 Jul, returning Thu, 15 Oct.Return flight with Etihad Airways and Precision Air.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 15 Jul, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Precision Air, departs from Zanzibar on Thu, 15 Oct, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,509, select.

Zanzibar.$1,686 per passenger.Departing Sun, 9 Aug, returning Sun, 16 Aug.Return flight with SriLankan Airlines and flydubai.Outbound indirect flight with SriLankan Airlines, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sun, 9 Aug, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Zanzibar on Sun, 16 Aug, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,686, select.

Zanzibar.$1,690 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct, returning Fri, 9 Oct.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Zanzibar on Fri, 9 Oct, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,690, select.

Zanzibar.$1,691 per passenger.Departing Thu, 23 Jul, returning Fri, 31 Jul.Return flight with SriLankan Airlines and flydubai.Outbound indirect flight with SriLankan Airlines, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 23 Jul, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Zanzibar on Fri, 31 Jul, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,691, select.

Zanzibar.$1,692 per passenger.Departing Sun, 27 Dec, returning Mon, 11 Jan.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sun, 27 Dec, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Zanzibar on Mon, 11 Jan, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,692, select.

Zanzibar.$1,739 per passenger.Departing Sun, 20 Sep, returning Fri, 2 Oct.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sun, 20 Sep, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Zanzibar on Fri, 2 Oct, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,739, select.

Zanzibar.$1,855 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Dec, returning Mon, 28 Dec.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 10 Dec, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Zanzibar on Mon, 28 Dec, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,855, select.

Zanzibar.$1,941 per passenger.Departing Thu, 18 Feb, returning Sat, 27 Feb.Return flight with flydubai.Outbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 18 Feb, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Zanzibar on Sat, 27 Feb, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,941, select.

Zanzibar.$1,941 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Jul, returning Mon, 3 Aug.Return flight with flydubai.Outbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 27 Jul, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Zanzibar on Mon, 3 Aug, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,941, select.

Zanzibar.$1,941 per passenger.Departing Fri, 6 Nov, returning Fri, 4 Dec.Return flight with flydubai.Outbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Fri, 6 Nov, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Zanzibar on Fri, 4 Dec, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,941, select.

Zanzibar.$1,942 per passenger.Departing Thu, 18 Feb, returning Thu, 4 Mar.Return flight with flydubai.Outbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 18 Feb, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Zanzibar on Thu, 4 Mar, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,942, select.

Zanzibar.$1,943 per passenger.Departing Thu, 5 Nov, returning Thu, 12 Nov.Return flight with flydubai.Outbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Zanzibar on Thu, 12 Nov, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,943, select.

Zanzibar.$1,946 per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 Jan, returning Sat, 30 Jan.Return flight with flydubai.Outbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 20 Jan, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Zanzibar on Sat, 30 Jan, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,946, select.

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Colombo to Zanzibar: Alternative routes

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Colombo to Zanzibar: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$1,457
Cheapest month to fly	September

Finding cheap flights from Colombo to Zanzibar: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Colombo to Zanzibar?

The best price we found for a return flight from Colombo to Zanzibar is $1,457. 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.

Which airlines fly direct from Colombo to Zanzibar?

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Colombo to Zanzibar. But we found flights with one stop from $1,457.

How many flights are there a week from Colombo to Zanzibar?

As of July 2026, there are no flights flying from Colombo to Zanzibar.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Colombo to Zanzibar?

The cheapest month to fly from Colombo to Zanzibar is usually September.

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

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Colombo to Zanzibar Airport on Thursday, 17 September 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Colombo to Zanzibar Airport?

No airlines currently offer direct flights between Colombo and Zanzibar Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.

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 Colombo to Zanzibar with?

The cheapest airline that flies to Zanzibar is SriLankan Airlines .

Flying from Colombo to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ): What you need to know

The timezone in Zanzibar is UTC+3, which is two hours 30 minutes behind Colombo. Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is located in Zanzibar.
To ensure you get on your flight from Colombo to ZNZ, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying over a peak time such as February? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

Airports in Colombo

Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a travel break and possibly even visit a new city. When browsing cheap flights from Colombo to ZNZ departing from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Top options include:
- Dubai International Airport (DXB)
- Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
- Muscat International Airport (MCT)
Located around 32 kilometres from central Colombo, CMB can be reached in about 40 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Colombo to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport:
Of the flights that depart from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport, 74% arrive on time at their destination.

About Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)

Have a late flight from Colombo to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Check in to one of these hotels near ZNZ and hit the pillow fast:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Abeid Amani Karume International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from KARIBU KWETU ZANZIBAR, Auto-Union or Green Motion to explore Zanzibar and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your ride around one week in advance of your Colombo to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport flight.

Getting from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) to central Zanzibar

Central Zanzibar is around 8 kilometres from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport and takes about 15 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 30 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)

The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Colombo to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is $635. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,457. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Colombo to ZNZ if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Colombo to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport tickets throughout the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
Never miss a deal on plane tickets from Colombo to ZNZ by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when prices go down.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Colombo to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport.

The best time to fly from Colombo to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)

Think about the kind of holiday you want when planning the timing of your trip. September is the quietest month to go to Zanzibar. December is when most people book flights from Colombo to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ), which may be perfect if you're chasing more excitement.
The warmest month in Zanzibar is March, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your Colombo to ZNZ plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Colombo to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport in August when temperatures are between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).

More about Zanzibar

After booking your flight from Colombo to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Zanzibar:
There are loads of things to do in Zanzibar when you're in the mood to sightsee. Kick things off at House of Wonders followed by Nakupenda island & beach tours and Zanzibar travel tours.

Explore more of Tanzania

Zanzibar has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Tanzania you should also see. Around 177 kilometres west of Zanzibar, a trip to Morogoro will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Peponi Camp, Choma Waterfalls and Ahmadiya Mosque.
If there's time to check out another major destination in Tanzania, consider Tanga, about 129 kilometres north of Zanzibar. Amboni Caves, Raskazone Beach. And Forodhani are the start of reasons to visit.