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      Flight deals from Nairobi Wilson to Zanzibar

      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Zanzibar Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $792. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
      Zanzibar.$735 per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Nov, returning Thu, 5 Nov.Return flight with Safarilink.Outbound indirect flight with Safarilink, departs from Nairobi Wilson on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Safarilink, departs from Zanzibar on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in Nairobi Wilson.Price includes taxes and charges.From $735, select.
      Zanzibar.$737 per passenger.Departing Sun, 13 Dec, returning Thu, 17 Dec.Return flight with Safarilink.Outbound indirect flight with Safarilink, departs from Nairobi Wilson on Sun, 13 Dec, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Safarilink, departs from Zanzibar on Thu, 17 Dec, arriving in Nairobi Wilson.Price includes taxes and charges.From $737, select.
      Zanzibar.$792 per passenger.Departing Sat, 12 Sep, returning Sun, 13 Sep.Return flight with Safarilink.Outbound indirect flight with Safarilink, departs from Nairobi Wilson on Sat, 12 Sep, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Safarilink, departs from Zanzibar on Sun, 13 Sep, arriving in Nairobi Wilson.Price includes taxes and charges.From $792, select.
      Zanzibar.$804 per passenger.Departing Sun, 18 Oct, returning Fri, 23 Oct.Return flight with Safarilink.Outbound indirect flight with Safarilink, departs from Nairobi Wilson on Sun, 18 Oct, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Safarilink, departs from Zanzibar on Fri, 23 Oct, arriving in Nairobi Wilson.Price includes taxes and charges.From $804, select.
      Zanzibar.$804 per passenger.Departing Fri, 28 Aug, returning Fri, 28 Aug.Return flight with Safarilink.Outbound indirect flight with Safarilink, departs from Nairobi Wilson on Fri, 28 Aug, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Safarilink, departs from Zanzibar on Fri, 28 Aug, arriving in Nairobi Wilson.Price includes taxes and charges.From $804, select.
      Zanzibar.$804 per passenger.Departing Mon, 31 Aug, returning Sat, 5 Sep.Return flight with Safarilink.Outbound indirect flight with Safarilink, departs from Nairobi Wilson on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Safarilink, departs from Zanzibar on Sat, 5 Sep, arriving in Nairobi Wilson.Price includes taxes and charges.From $804, select.
      Zanzibar.$804 per passenger.Departing Sat, 21 Nov, returning Mon, 7 Dec.Return flight with Safarilink.Outbound indirect flight with Safarilink, departs from Nairobi Wilson on Sat, 21 Nov, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Safarilink, departs from Zanzibar on Mon, 7 Dec, arriving in Nairobi Wilson.Price includes taxes and charges.From $804, select.
      Zanzibar.$804 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Sep, returning Fri, 2 Oct.Return flight with Safarilink.Outbound indirect flight with Safarilink, departs from Nairobi Wilson on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Safarilink, departs from Zanzibar on Fri, 2 Oct, arriving in Nairobi Wilson.Price includes taxes and charges.From $804, select.
      Zanzibar.$804 per passenger.Departing Fri, 23 Oct, returning Sun, 1 Nov.Return flight with Safarilink.Outbound indirect flight with Safarilink, departs from Nairobi Wilson on Fri, 23 Oct, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Safarilink, departs from Zanzibar on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Nairobi Wilson.Price includes taxes and charges.From $804, select.
      Zanzibar.$821 per passenger.Departing Sat, 16 Jan, returning Wed, 20 Jan.Return flight with Safarilink.Outbound indirect flight with Safarilink, departs from Nairobi Wilson on Sat, 16 Jan, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Safarilink, departs from Zanzibar on Wed, 20 Jan, arriving in Nairobi Wilson.Price includes taxes and charges.From $821, select.
      Zanzibar.$822 per passenger.Departing Wed, 17 Feb, returning Mon, 22 Feb.Return flight with Safarilink.Outbound indirect flight with Safarilink, departs from Nairobi Wilson on Wed, 17 Feb, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Safarilink, departs from Zanzibar on Mon, 22 Feb, arriving in Nairobi Wilson.Price includes taxes and charges.From $822, select.
      Zanzibar.$851 per passenger.Departing Fri, 20 Nov, returning Wed, 20 Jan.Return flight with Safarilink.Outbound indirect flight with Safarilink, departs from Nairobi Wilson on Fri, 20 Nov, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Safarilink, departs from Zanzibar on Wed, 20 Jan, arriving in Nairobi Wilson.Price includes taxes and charges.From $851, select.
      Zanzibar.$872 per passenger.Departing Mon, 19 Oct, returning Tue, 1 Dec.Return flight with Safarilink.Outbound indirect flight with Safarilink, departs from Nairobi Wilson on Mon, 19 Oct, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Safarilink, departs from Zanzibar on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Nairobi Wilson.Price includes taxes and charges.From $872, select.
      Zanzibar.$883 per passenger.Departing Sun, 13 Dec, returning Fri, 1 Jan.Return flight with Safarilink.Outbound indirect flight with Safarilink, departs from Nairobi Wilson on Sun, 13 Dec, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Safarilink, departs from Zanzibar on Fri, 1 Jan, arriving in Nairobi Wilson.Price includes taxes and charges.From $883, select.
      Zanzibar.$885 per passenger.Departing Wed, 14 Oct, returning Tue, 5 Jan.Return flight with Safarilink.Outbound indirect flight with Safarilink, departs from Nairobi Wilson on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Safarilink, departs from Zanzibar on Tue, 5 Jan, arriving in Nairobi Wilson.Price includes taxes and charges.From $885, select.
      Zanzibar.$893 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Jun, returning Sat, 19 Jun.Return flight with Safarilink.Outbound indirect flight with Safarilink, departs from Nairobi Wilson on Tue, 15 Jun, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Safarilink, departs from Zanzibar on Sat, 19 Jun, arriving in Nairobi Wilson.Price includes taxes and charges.From $893, select.

      Find the cheapest month to fly from Nairobi Wilson to Zanzibar

      We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Nairobi Wilson to Zanzibar flights are currently cheapest in November.
      Aug
      from $804
      Sep
      from $792
      Oct
      from $804
      Nov
      from $735
      Dec
      from $737
      Jan
      from $821
      Feb
      from $822
      Mar
      from $893
      Apr
      from $894
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      from $893
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      from $893
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      from $893

      Direct flights from Nairobi Wilson to Zanzibar

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      Nairobi Wilson to Zanzibar: Alternative routes

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

      Zanzibar

      6km from central Zanzibar
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      Dar Es Salaam

      78km from central Zanzibar
      from $929
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      Nairobi to Zanzibar: Flight information

      The things to know before you go.
      Cheapest flight found$735
      Cheapest month to flyNovember
      Average flight time1 hr, 30 mins
      Most popular airlineSafarilink
      Average flights per week16

      Finding cheap flights from Nairobi Wilson to Zanzibar: Frequently asked questions

      The best price we found for a return flight from Nairobi Wilson to Zanzibar is $735. 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.
      1 hour and 30 minutes is the average flight time from Nairobi Wilson to Zanzibar.
      Safarilink, Hahn Air Systems and Flexflight fly direct from Nairobi Wilson to Zanzibar.
      As of August 2026, there are 16 flights per week flying from Nairobi Wilson to Zanzibar.
      The cheapest month to fly from Nairobi Wilson to Zanzibar is usually November.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Zanzibar Airport on Monday, 2 November 2026.
      Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 30 minutes.
      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, Safarilink offers the cheapest flight tickets to Zanzibar.

      Flying from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ): what you need to know

      • The average length of a direct flight from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Zanzibar Airport is 1 hour 30 minutes.

      • Nairobi and Zanzibar are in the UTC+3 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.

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

      • Flying during a peak month like October? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.

      • Getting to Zanzibar (and then exploring more of Tanzania!) is a snap with Safarilink. This popular airline has direct flights from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Zanzibar Airport.

      • Safarilink is the most frequently booked airline on this route.

      How to find the cheapest flights from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ)

      • $358 is the lowest price for a one-way Nairobi Wilson Airport to Zanzibar Airport flight. Return flights start at $735. These prices can change depending on demand.

      • Book 11 months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from WIL to ZNZ.

      • The cheapest month for flights from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Zanzibar Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.

      • Save time looking for cheap flights from WIL to ZNZ by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.

      • Discover the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Zanzibar Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.

      Handy information about Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL)

      • 72% of flights that take off from Nairobi Wilson Airport land at their destination on schedule.

      • To reach Nairobi Wilson Airport from central Nairobi, it takes around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

      • Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.

      • Searching for a handy hotel near WIL? If you're catching an early flight from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Zanzibar Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:

      Arriving at Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ)

      • If you're getting in on a late Nairobi Wilson Airport to Zanzibar Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near ZNZ:

      • 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 explore beyond Zanzibar's usual tourist stops.

      • To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Zanzibar Airport about one week before your trip.

      Getting from Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ) to central Zanzibar

      • Zanzibar Airport to central Zanzibar has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.

      • Getting to the centre on public transport takes about 30 minutes.

      When to fly to Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ)

      • July is the most popular month for flights from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Zanzibar Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Zanzibar in March.

      • When reserving your flight from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Zanzibar Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. February is the warmest month in Zanzibar, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).

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

      Explore more of Tanzania

      • Zanzibar has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Tanzania waiting to be explored. Around 418 kilometres north-west of Zanzibar, a trip to Arusha will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Kilimanjaro info, Kilimanjaro tours and kilimanjaro trekking.

      • Morogoro is another must-experience destination in Tanzania and is around 177 kilometres south-west of Zanzibar. No journey is complete without experiencing Choma Waterfalls, Selous Choma Waterfall and Uluguru Nature Forest Reserve.

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