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Flight deals from Douala to Zanzibar

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Douala Airport to Zanzibar Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,294. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Zanzibar.$1,182 per passenger.Departing Fri, 6 Nov, returning Sun, 8 Nov.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Douala on Fri, 6 Nov, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Zanzibar on Sun, 8 Nov, arriving in Douala.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,182, select.
Zanzibar.$1,266 per passenger.Departing Sat, 3 Oct, returning Fri, 16 Oct.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Douala on Sat, 3 Oct, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Zanzibar on Fri, 16 Oct, arriving in Douala.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,266, select.
Zanzibar.$1,268 per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Nov, returning Tue, 1 Dec.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Douala on Thu, 26 Nov, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Zanzibar on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Douala.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,268, select.
Zanzibar.$1,268 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Sep, returning Sun, 13 Sep.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Douala on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Zanzibar on Sun, 13 Sep, arriving in Douala.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,268, select.
Zanzibar.$1,270 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Sep, returning Wed, 7 Oct.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Douala on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Zanzibar on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Douala.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,270, select.
Zanzibar.$1,300 per passenger.Departing Sat, 11 Jul, returning Tue, 14 Jul.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Douala on Sat, 11 Jul, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Zanzibar on Tue, 14 Jul, arriving in Douala.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,300, select.
Zanzibar.$1,360 per passenger.Departing Thu, 18 Feb, returning Tue, 23 Feb.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Douala on Thu, 18 Feb, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Zanzibar on Tue, 23 Feb, arriving in Douala.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,360, select.
Zanzibar.$1,360 per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 Aug, returning Fri, 4 Sep.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Douala on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Zanzibar on Fri, 4 Sep, arriving in Douala.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,360, select.
Zanzibar.$1,360 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Jul, returning Tue, 11 Aug.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Douala on Mon, 27 Jul, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Zanzibar on Tue, 11 Aug, arriving in Douala.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,360, select.
Zanzibar.$1,409 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Jul, returning Sun, 6 Sep.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Douala on Wed, 29 Jul, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Zanzibar on Sun, 6 Sep, arriving in Douala.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,409, select.
Zanzibar.$1,409 per passenger.Departing Wed, 5 Aug, returning Wed, 12 Aug.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Douala on Wed, 5 Aug, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Zanzibar on Wed, 12 Aug, arriving in Douala.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,409, select.
Zanzibar.$1,410 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Mar, returning Wed, 10 Mar.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Douala on Wed, 3 Mar, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Zanzibar on Wed, 10 Mar, arriving in Douala.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,410, select.
Zanzibar.$1,410 per passenger.Departing Mon, 11 Jan, returning Sun, 17 Jan.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Douala on Mon, 11 Jan, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Zanzibar on Sun, 17 Jan, arriving in Douala.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,410, select.
Zanzibar.$1,411 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Dec, returning Mon, 28 Dec.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Douala on Thu, 24 Dec, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Zanzibar on Mon, 28 Dec, arriving in Douala.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,411, select.
Zanzibar.$1,419 per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 Oct, returning Sun, 8 Nov.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Douala on Fri, 30 Oct, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Zanzibar on Sun, 8 Nov, arriving in Douala.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,419, select.
Zanzibar.$1,429 per passenger.Departing Tue, 30 Jun, returning Wed, 8 Jul.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Douala on Tue, 30 Jun, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Zanzibar on Wed, 8 Jul, arriving in Douala.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,429, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Douala to Zanzibar

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Douala to Zanzibar flights are currently cheapest in November.
Jun
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Jul
from $1,294
Aug
from $1,402
Sep
from $1,262
Oct
from $1,260
Nov
from $1,177
Dec
from $1,404
Jan
from $1,403
Feb
from $1,354
Mar
from $1,403
Apr
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May
from $2,890

Douala to Zanzibar: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Douala to Zanzibar below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Zanzibar.

Zanzibar

6km from central Zanzibar
Closest
from $1,182
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Dar Es Salaam

78km from central Zanzibar
Cheapest
from $991
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Douala to Zanzibar: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$1,177
Cheapest month to flyNovember

Finding cheap flights from Douala to Zanzibar: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Douala to Zanzibar is $1,182. 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.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Douala to Zanzibar. But we found flights with one or more stops from $1,177.
As of June 2026, there are no flights flying from Douala to Zanzibar.
The cheapest month to fly from Douala to Zanzibar is usually November.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Douala Airport to Zanzibar Airport on Friday, 6 November 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Douala Airport and Zanzibar Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
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.

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.

Currently, Ethiopian Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Zanzibar.

Travelling from Douala Airport (DLA) to Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ): what you need to know

  • The timezone in Zanzibar is UTC+3, which is two hours ahead of Douala.

  • Leave plenty of time to make your DLA to ZNZ flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • During popular months like December, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.

  • If you want to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Douala Airport to Zanzibar Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between DLA and ZNZ:

    • Istanbul Airport

    • Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport

    • Addis Ababa Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Douala Airport (DLA) to Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ)

  • At the moment, $898 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Douala Airport to Zanzibar Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $1,182. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from DLA to ZNZ if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.

  • If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when searching for a flight from Douala Airport to Zanzibar Airport.

  • You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from DLA to ZNZ.

  • Secure the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Douala Airport to Zanzibar Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.

Handy information about Douala Airport (DLA)

  • 57% of flights that depart Douala Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.

  • Central Douala to Douala Airport is around 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.

  • You can expect a journey time of about 45 minutes when using public transport.

  • Booked an early flight from Douala Airport to Zanzibar Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to DLA:

Arriving at Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ)

  • Consider booking a hotel near ZNZ if you have a late Douala Airport to Zanzibar Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:

  • Get your adventure underway by picking up a Zanzibar Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from KARIBU KWETU ZANZIBAR, Auto-Union or Green Motion and experience the lesser-explored corners of Zanzibar and beyond.

  • Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Zanzibar Airport about one week ahead of your departure.

When to fly to Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ)

  • It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Douala Airport to Zanzibar Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Zanzibar. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in March.

  • Before locking in your flight from Douala Airport to Zanzibar Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. February is the warmest month in Zanzibar, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).

  • For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from DLA to ZNZ in July. Average temperatures are between 21ºC (70ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF) then.

Explore more of Tanzania

  • You've seen Zanzibar, now it's time to discover other corners of Tanzania. Journey about 418 kilometres north-west to Arusha to tick off its popular sights. From Kilimanjaro info to Kilimanjaro tours and kilimanjaro trekking, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.

  • If you're eager to discover another great destination in Tanzania, head for Morogoro, about 177 kilometres south-west of Zanzibar. Choma Waterfalls, Selous Choma Waterfall and Uluguru Nature Forest Reserve are the start of reasons to visit.

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