Flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar, Tanzania

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Nairobi to Zanzibar Last modified: Mar 26, 2024 18:56 -04:00

We've scanned 117,220,093 round trip itineraries and found the cheapest flights to Zanzibar. Precision Air & Kenya frequently offer the best deals to Zanzibar flights, or select your preferred carrier below to see the cheapest days to fly.

Precision Air
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Sat 4/6
nonstop
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Mon 4/15
nonstop
KES52,392
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Kenya
NBOZNZ
Wed 3/27
nonstop
ZNZNBO
Fri 3/29
nonstop
KES59,249
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Hahn Air
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Sat 4/6
nonstop
ZNZNBO
Mon 4/15
nonstop
KES60,895
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Safarilink
NBOZNZ
Sat 6/1
1 stop
ZNZNBO
Thu 6/6
1 stop
KES70,770
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FlexFlight
NBOZNZ
Wed 3/27
1 stop
ZNZNBO
Fri 3/29
1 stop
KES72,416
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Multiple Airlines
NBOZNZ
Thu 6/27
1 stop
ZNZNBO
Wed 7/3
1 stop
KES77,490
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How Much is a Flight from Nairobi to Zanzibar?

We have collected flight cost data from across the web for travel from Nairobi to Zanzibar, and have found the average flight price for this trip to be KES55,272.

Where To Buy Cheap Flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar?

The best way to find a great deal on airfare is to search multiple sites. When you run a search on FareCompare, we search multiple sites and fare sources all at once so you don't have to - which is why we think FareCompare is the best place to find cheap tickets. Airlines can adjust prices for tickets from Nairobi to Zanzibar based on the day and time that you decide to book your flight. We have collected data from all airlines, and have found that Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays are often the best days to book flights. If you'd like to learn more, read our article about the best time to buy airline tickets.

How far in advance should I book tickets from Nairobi to Zanzibar?

The chart below shows up-to-date information regarding how far in advance to book your flight from Nairobi to Zanzibar.

Non Stop versus Connecting
Advanced PurchaseNon StopConnecting
< 7 days KES55,135 KES55,135
7-14 days KES57,192 KES57,466
14-21 days KES55,683 KES59,798
21-30 days KES60,621 KES63,912
30-60 days KES55,683 KES56,095
60-90 days KES54,723 KES54,723
90+ days KES54,312 KES54,586

Cheapest Day To Fly from Nairobi to Zanzibar

We've examined 234,440,186 itinerary searches that we've seen for departures in the next 90 days and found that the cheapest day to fly from Nairobi to Zanzibar is Sunday. See the chart below to compare prices for other days of the week.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
KES55,135KES55,135KES54,723KES56,506KES54,723 KES54,723

Connecting Flights vs Direct Flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar

Flights between some cities may be significantly cheaper if you choose a multi-stop airline ticket. Although these connecting flights sacrifice some convenience, on average, travelers save 20%-60% when they choose to fly multi-stop versus a direct flight.

The average price for connecting flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar is not available.

The average price for direct flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar is not available.

The chart below shows up to date information regarding non-stop flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar.

Weekly Direct Flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar - By Carrier
CarrierMonTueWedThuFriSatSunEarliest FlightLatest Flight
Kenya 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 19:15 19:15
Precision Air 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 03:00 13:30

One Way Flights vs Round Trip Flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar

We have found that there is often no price difference between buying a round trip flight versus a one way flight. Increased flexibility is the main benefit when it comes to buying a one way flight from Nairobi to Zanzibar. However, booking a round trip flight can be a simpler process. You can compare round trip and one way flights by using our flight comparison. Find Flights

Nairobi to Zanzibar Flight Questions

Below are some common questions that asked about this flight route:

Question: How long is the flight from Nairobi to Zanzibar?
Answer: The average Nairobi to Zanzibar flight time is an hour and 33 minutes.
Question: How far is Zanzibar from Nairobi?
Answer: The distance from Nairobi to Zanzibar is 600 kilometers (373 miles).
Question: How common are direct flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar?
Answer: There are 21 direct flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar.
Question: What are the most popular Nairobi airlines for direct flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar?
Answer: Precisionair provides 66% of the non-stop flights between Nairobi and Zanzibar.

Nairobi to Zanzibar Airports

These are the major commercial airports we're currently monitoring in Nairobi and Zanzibar. If your route includes a city with multiple airports, you may be able to find substantial savings by choosing an alternate airport.

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