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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Durban King Shaka International to Zanzibar? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Zanzibar.489 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 15 Jan, returning Sat, 24 Jan.Return flight with FlySafair.Outbound indirect flight with FlySafair, departs from Durban King Shaka International on Thu, 15 Jan, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with FlySafair, departs from Zanzibar on Sat, 24 Jan, arriving in Durban King Shaka International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 489 €, select.
Zanzibar.527 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 1 May, returning Fri, 15 May.Return flight with Airlink and FlySafair.Outbound indirect flight with Airlink, departs from Durban King Shaka International on Fri, 1 May, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with FlySafair, departs from Zanzibar on Fri, 15 May, arriving in Durban King Shaka International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 527 €, select.
Zanzibar.540 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 13 Feb, returning Fri, 20 Feb.Return flight with FlySafair.Outbound indirect flight with FlySafair, departs from Durban King Shaka International on Fri, 13 Feb, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with FlySafair, departs from Zanzibar on Fri, 20 Feb, arriving in Durban King Shaka International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 540 €, select.
Zanzibar.541 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 23 Sep, returning Thu, 1 Oct.Return flight with Airlink and Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Airlink, departs from Durban King Shaka International on Wed, 23 Sep, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Zanzibar on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Durban King Shaka International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 541 €, select.
Zanzibar.543 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 10 Apr, returning Wed, 15 Apr.Return flight with Airlink and Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Airlink, departs from Durban King Shaka International on Fri, 10 Apr, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Zanzibar on Wed, 15 Apr, arriving in Durban King Shaka International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 543 €, select.
Zanzibar.555 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Jun, returning Tue, 9 Jun.Return flight with Airlink and FlySafair.Outbound indirect flight with Airlink, departs from Durban King Shaka International on Mon, 1 Jun, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with FlySafair, departs from Zanzibar on Tue, 9 Jun, arriving in Durban King Shaka International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 555 €, select.
Zanzibar.558 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Mar, returning Thu, 2 Apr.Return flight with Airlink and Air Tanzania.Outbound indirect flight with Airlink, departs from Durban King Shaka International on Thu, 26 Mar, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Air Tanzania, departs from Zanzibar on Thu, 2 Apr, arriving in Durban King Shaka International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 558 €, select.
Zanzibar.569 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 28 May, returning Mon, 1 Jun.Return flight with Airlink and Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Airlink, departs from Durban King Shaka International on Thu, 28 May, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Zanzibar on Mon, 1 Jun, arriving in Durban King Shaka International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 569 €, select.

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Durban King Shaka International to Zanzibar: Alternative routes

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

Durban to Zanzibar: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found489 €
Cheapest month to flyJanuary

Finding cheap flights from Durban King Shaka International to Zanzibar: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Durban King Shaka International to Zanzibar is 489 €. 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 Durban King Shaka International to Zanzibar. But we found flights with one or more stops from 489 €.
As of December 2025, there are no flights flying from Durban King Shaka International to Zanzibar.
The cheapest month to fly from Durban King Shaka International to Zanzibar is usually January.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Durban King Shaka International Airport to Zanzibar Airport on Thursday, 15 January 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Durban King Shaka International 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, FlySafair offers the cheapest flight tickets to Zanzibar.

Travelling from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ): what you need to know

  • Zanzibar is one hour ahead of Durban and observes the UTC+3 timezone.

  • Leave plenty of time to catch your DUR to ZNZ flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • During popular months such as June, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.

  • Pick a stopover if you want to break up your flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to see all your options for tickets from King Shaka International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport. O.R. Tambo International Airport is a top stopover on the DUR to ZNZ route.

How to find the cheapest flights from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)

  • 221 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way King Shaka International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport flight. Return flights start from 489 €. These fares may change based on demand.

  • It's often best to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from DUR to ZNZ. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.

  • If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when looking for a flight from King Shaka International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport.

  • There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from DUR to ZNZ.

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

Handy information about King Shaka International Airport (DUR)

  • King Shaka International Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 86.29% of flights that take off from DUR land on time.

  • To get to King Shaka International Airport from central Durban, it takes around 35 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near DUR. Whether you're catching an early flight from King Shaka International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:

Arriving at Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)

Getting from Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) to central Zanzibar

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

When to fly to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)

  • It's time to work out your dates for your flight from King Shaka International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Zanzibar. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in February.

  • When booking your flight from King Shaka International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. March is the warmest month in Zanzibar, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).

  • August sees average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from DUR to ZNZ sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.

Explore more of Tanzania

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

  • If you're interested in discovering another major stop in Tanzania, head for Morogoro, about 177 kilometres south-west of Zanzibar. Uluguru Nature Forest Reserve, Mount Premji and Ritungu Tours & Safari Ltd are key highlights.

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