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Zanzibar.$1,332 per passenger.Departing Thu, 2 Oct, returning Thu, 9 Oct.Return flight with VietJet Air and Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with VietJet Air, departs from Ho Chi Minh City on Thu, 2 Oct, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Zanzibar on Thu, 9 Oct, arriving in Ho Chi Minh City.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,332, select.
Zanzibar.$1,408 per passenger.Departing Thu, 31 Jul, returning Sun, 3 Aug.Return flight with VietJet Air and Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with VietJet Air, departs from Ho Chi Minh City on Thu, 31 Jul, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Zanzibar on Sun, 3 Aug, arriving in Ho Chi Minh City.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,408, select.
Zanzibar.$1,412 per passenger.Departing Mon, 12 Jan, returning Mon, 19 Jan.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Ho Chi Minh City on Mon, 12 Jan, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Zanzibar on Mon, 19 Jan, arriving in Ho Chi Minh City.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,412, select.
Zanzibar.$1,417 per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Mar, returning Thu, 26 Mar.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Ho Chi Minh City on Wed, 11 Mar, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Zanzibar on Thu, 26 Mar, arriving in Ho Chi Minh City.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,417, select.
Zanzibar.$1,435 per passenger.Departing Thu, 28 Aug, returning Thu, 4 Sep.Return flight with VietJet Air and flydubai.Outbound indirect flight with VietJet Air, departs from Ho Chi Minh City on Thu, 28 Aug, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Zanzibar on Thu, 4 Sep, arriving in Ho Chi Minh City.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,435, select.
Zanzibar.$1,469 per passenger.Departing Wed, 6 Aug, returning Tue, 12 Aug.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Ho Chi Minh City on Wed, 6 Aug, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Zanzibar on Tue, 12 Aug, arriving in Ho Chi Minh City.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,469, select.
Zanzibar.$1,544 per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Sep, returning Wed, 17 Sep.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Ho Chi Minh City on Thu, 11 Sep, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Zanzibar on Wed, 17 Sep, arriving in Ho Chi Minh City.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,544, select.
Zanzibar.$1,557 per passenger.Departing Sun, 13 Jul, returning Sun, 20 Jul.Return flight with VietJet Air and Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with VietJet Air, departs from Ho Chi Minh City on Sun, 13 Jul, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Zanzibar on Sun, 20 Jul, arriving in Ho Chi Minh City.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,557, select.

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Ho Chi Minh City to Zanzibar: Alternative routes

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Ho Chi Minh City to Zanzibar: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$1,332
Cheapest month to flyOctober

Finding cheap flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Zanzibar: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Zanzibar is $1,332. 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 Ho Chi Minh City to Zanzibar. But we found flights with one or more stops from $1,332.
As of June 2025, there are no flights flying from Ho Chi Minh City to Zanzibar.
The cheapest month to fly from Ho Chi Minh City to Zanzibar is usually June 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Zanzibar Airport on Thursday, 2 October 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Ho Chi Minh City 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, VietJet Air offers the cheapest flight tickets to Zanzibar.

Travelling from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ): what you need to know

  • The timezone in Zanzibar is UTC+3, which is four hours behind Ho Chi Minh City.

  • Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SGN to ZNZ flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.

  • You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.

  • If you want to check out a different city along the way, search for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Hamad International Airport is a well-known stop between SGN and ZNZ.

How to find the cheapest flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)

  • $630 is currently the best price for a one-way Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport flight. Return flights start at $1,332. These fares may change based on demand.

  • To get your hands on cheap tickets from SGN to ZNZ, book ahead. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.

  • If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price across the month when looking for your flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport.

  • You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from SGN to ZNZ.

  • Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.

Handy information about Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)

  • 66.42% of flights leaving from Tan Son Nhat International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.

  • Tan Son Nhat International Airport is around 5 kilometres from central Ho Chi Minh City. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • The trip on public transport takes about 45 minutes.

  • Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near SGN. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:

Arriving at Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)

  • If you have a late Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near ZNZ:

  • Pick up a Zanzibar International Airport rental car and discover Zanzibar and beyond with your own wheels. KARIBU KWETU ZANZIBAR, Auto-Union and Green Motion are top providers you can book with here.

  • For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Zanzibar International Airport about one week before you travel.

Getting from Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) to central Zanzibar

  • Zanzibar International Airport to the centre of Zanzibar has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.

When to fly to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport is February, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Zanzibar based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.

  • Lock in your flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport for March if you'd like to visit Zanzibar during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).

  • If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SGN to ZNZ in August. Average temperatures are between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.

Explore more of Tanzania

  • Zanzibar is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Tanzania waiting to be discovered. About 418 kilometres north-west of Zanzibar, a visit to Arusha will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Lake Duluti, Old Boma Museum and Arusha Declaration Museum.

  • Around 177 kilometres south-west of Zanzibar, Morogoro is another essential stop in Tanzania. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Uluguru Nature Forest Reserve, Mount Premji and Ritungu Tours & Safari Ltd.

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