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Zanzibar.$912 per passenger.Departing Sat, 24 May, returning Fri, 6 Jun.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Chennai on Sat, 24 May, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Zanzibar on Fri, 6 Jun, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $912, select.
Zanzibar.$917 per passenger.Departing Sat, 24 May, returning Fri, 30 May.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Chennai on Sat, 24 May, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Zanzibar on Fri, 30 May, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $917, select.
Zanzibar.$936 per passenger.Departing Sat, 12 Jul, returning Sun, 20 Jul.Return flight with IndiGo and Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Chennai on Sat, 12 Jul, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Zanzibar on Sun, 20 Jul, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $936, select.
Zanzibar.$951 per passenger.Departing Mon, 11 Aug, returning Sun, 17 Aug.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Chennai on Mon, 11 Aug, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Zanzibar on Sun, 17 Aug, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $951, select.
Zanzibar.$983 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Jun, returning Wed, 11 Jun.Return flight with IndiGo and Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Chennai on Tue, 3 Jun, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Zanzibar on Wed, 11 Jun, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $983, select.
Zanzibar.$998 per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Jun, returning Sun, 6 Jul.Return flight with IndiGo and Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Chennai on Thu, 26 Jun, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Zanzibar on Sun, 6 Jul, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $998, select.
Zanzibar.$1,072 per passenger.Departing Wed, 8 Apr, returning Sun, 19 Apr.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Chennai on Wed, 8 Apr, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Zanzibar on Sun, 19 Apr, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,072, select.
Zanzibar.$1,311 per passenger.Departing Fri, 12 Sep, returning Sun, 14 Sep.Return flight with IndiGo and Air Tanzania.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Chennai on Fri, 12 Sep, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Air Tanzania, departs from Zanzibar on Sun, 14 Sep, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,311, select.

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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Chennai to Zanzibar flights are currently cheapest in May.
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Jul
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Aug
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Sep
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Chennai to Zanzibar: Alternative routes

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

Chennai to Zanzibar: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$912
Cheapest month to flyMay

Finding cheap flights from Chennai to Zanzibar: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Chennai to Zanzibar is $912. 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 Chennai to Zanzibar. But we found flights with one or more stops from $912.
As of May 2025, there are no flights flying from Chennai to Zanzibar.
The cheapest month to fly from Chennai to Zanzibar is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Chennai Airport to Zanzibar Airport on Saturday, 24 May 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Chennai 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 Chennai Airport (MAA) to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ): what you need to know

  • The timezone in Zanzibar is UTC+3, which is two hours 30 minutes behind Chennai.

  • To ensure you catch your MAA to ZNZ flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.

  • During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.

  • We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Chennai Airport to Zanzibar International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Top stopovers between MAA and ZNZ include:

    • Muscat International Airport

    • Dubai Airport

    • Addis Ababa Bole International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)

  • The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Chennai Airport to Zanzibar International Airport flight is $422. A round-trip fare right now is $912. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.

  • It's a good idea to book early if you're looking for cheap tickets from MAA to ZNZ. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.

  • Finding cheap flights from Chennai Airport to Zanzibar International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across the month and bag a great deal.

  • Snapping up cheap flights from MAA to ZNZ is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a new deal comes up.

  • Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Chennai Airport to Zanzibar International Airport.

Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Chennai Airport, 76.04% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.

  • To reach Chennai Airport from central Chennai, it'll take around 45 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • The trip on public transport takes about 50 minutes.

  • Catching an early flight from Chennai Airport to Zanzibar International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near MAA:

Arriving at Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)

Getting from Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) to central Zanzibar

  • Zanzibar International Airport is roughly 6 kilometres from central Zanzibar. The drive time takes about 10 minutes.

When to fly to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)

  • It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Chennai Airport to Zanzibar International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Zanzibar. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in February.

  • The warmest month in Zanzibar is March, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Chennai Airport to Zanzibar International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.

  • August has average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MAA to ZNZ sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Tanzania

  • Arusha is just one of the many cities in Tanzania waiting to be discovered after you've seen Zanzibar. Around 418 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Lake Duluti, Old Boma Museum and Arusha Declaration Museum.

  • Morogoro is another well-known destination in Tanzania and is around 177 kilometres south-west of Zanzibar. No trip is complete without seeing Uluguru Nature Forest Reserve, Mount Premji and Ritungu Tours & Safari Ltd.

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