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Flight deals from Nairobi to Zanzibar Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Nairobi to Zanzibar Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 227 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Zanzibar.226 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 4 Apr, returning Sun, 5 Apr.Return flight with Precision Air.Outbound indirect flight with Precision Air, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Sat, 4 Apr, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Precision Air, departs from Zanzibar on Sun, 5 Apr, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From 226 €, select.

Zanzibar.227 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 4 May, returning Tue, 5 May.Return flight with Precision Air.Outbound indirect flight with Precision Air, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Mon, 4 May, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Precision Air, departs from Zanzibar on Tue, 5 May, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From 227 €, select.

Zanzibar.257 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 26 May, returning Fri, 5 Jun.Return flight with Precision Air and Air Tanzania.Outbound indirect flight with Precision Air, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Tue, 26 May, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Air Tanzania, departs from Zanzibar on Fri, 5 Jun, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From 257 €, select.

Zanzibar.265 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 20 Jul, returning Tue, 28 Jul.Return flight with Air Tanzania.Outbound indirect flight with Air Tanzania, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Mon, 20 Jul, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Air Tanzania, departs from Zanzibar on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From 265 €, select.

Zanzibar.282 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Sep, returning Wed, 16 Sep.Return flight with Air Tanzania.Outbound indirect flight with Air Tanzania, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Air Tanzania, departs from Zanzibar on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From 282 €, select.

Zanzibar.284 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Jul, returning Sat, 1 Aug.Return flight with Air Tanzania.Outbound indirect flight with Air Tanzania, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Thu, 30 Jul, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Air Tanzania, departs from Zanzibar on Sat, 1 Aug, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From 284 €, select.

Zanzibar.286 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Jun, returning Tue, 30 Jun.Return flight with Precision Air.Outbound indirect flight with Precision Air, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Wed, 24 Jun, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Precision Air, departs from Zanzibar on Tue, 30 Jun, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From 286 €, select.

Zanzibar.293 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 3 Oct, returning Wed, 7 Oct.Return flight with Air Tanzania.Outbound indirect flight with Air Tanzania, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Sat, 3 Oct, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Air Tanzania, departs from Zanzibar on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From 293 €, select.

Zanzibar.294 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Dec, returning Sun, 20 Dec.Return flight with Air Tanzania.Outbound indirect flight with Air Tanzania, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Mon, 7 Dec, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Air Tanzania, departs from Zanzibar on Sun, 20 Dec, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From 294 €, select.

Zanzibar.300 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 9 Aug, returning Tue, 11 Aug.Return flight with Air Tanzania.Outbound indirect flight with Air Tanzania, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Sun, 9 Aug, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Air Tanzania, departs from Zanzibar on Tue, 11 Aug, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From 300 €, select.

Zanzibar.303 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Apr, returning Mon, 4 May.Return flight with Air Tanzania.Outbound indirect flight with Air Tanzania, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Thu, 30 Apr, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Air Tanzania, departs from Zanzibar on Mon, 4 May, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From 303 €, select.

Zanzibar.310 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 Aug, returning Wed, 2 Sep.Return flight with Flightlink LTD.Outbound direct flight with Flightlink LTD departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound direct flight with Flightlink LTD departs from Zanzibar on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From 310 €, select.

Zanzibar.310 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 25 Jul, returning Fri, 7 Aug.Return flight with Flightlink LTD.Outbound direct flight with Flightlink LTD departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Sat, 25 Jul, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound direct flight with Flightlink LTD departs from Zanzibar on Fri, 7 Aug, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From 310 €, select.

Zanzibar.310 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 21 Jan, returning Tue, 26 Jan.Return flight with Flightlink LTD.Outbound direct flight with Flightlink LTD departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Thu, 21 Jan, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound direct flight with Flightlink LTD departs from Zanzibar on Tue, 26 Jan, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From 310 €, select.

Zanzibar.310 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Jun, returning Fri, 10 Jul.Return flight with Flightlink LTD.Outbound direct flight with Flightlink LTD departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Wed, 24 Jun, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound direct flight with Flightlink LTD departs from Zanzibar on Fri, 10 Jul, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From 310 €, select.

Zanzibar.310 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Dec, returning Sun, 6 Dec.Return flight with Flightlink LTD.Outbound direct flight with Flightlink LTD departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound direct flight with Flightlink LTD departs from Zanzibar on Sun, 6 Dec, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From 310 €, select.

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Nairobi to Zanzibar: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Nairobi 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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from 226 €

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Dar Es Salaam

79km from central Zanzibar

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from 192 €

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Nairobi to Zanzibar: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	143 €
Cheapest month to fly	June
Average flight time	1 hr, 28 mins
Most popular airline	Precision Air
Average flights per week	836

Finding cheap flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar?

The best price we found for a return flight from Nairobi to Zanzibar is 226 €. 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.

How long does it take to fly from Nairobi to Zanzibar?

1 hour and 28 minutes is the average flight time from Nairobi to Zanzibar.

Which airlines fly direct from Nairobi to Zanzibar?

Precision Air, Kenya Airways and KLM fly direct from Nairobi to Zanzibar.

How many flights are there a week from Nairobi to Zanzibar?

As of April 2026, there are 209 flights per week flying from Nairobi to Zanzibar.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Nairobi to Zanzibar?

The cheapest month to fly from Nairobi to Zanzibar is usually April.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Nairobi to Zanzibar Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Nairobi to Zanzibar Airport on Saturday, 4 April 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Nairobi to Zanzibar Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 28 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Zanzibar?

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.

When is the best time to book flights to Zanzibar?

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.

Flying from Nairobi to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ): What you need to know

Start your travel planning by working out where you'll board your flight from Nairobi to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ). Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) are Nairobi's main airports.
Expect to be travelling for 1 hour 25 minutes. That's the average time for a direct Nairobi to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport flight.
Zanzibar (where Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is located) and Nairobi share the UTC+3 timezone. With no time difference, coordinating plans between the cities is hassle-free.
The busiest route is Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ). You can choose from 35 direct services every week.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport with enough time to board your flight from Nairobi to ZNZ.
Popular months like July or other busy periods mean bigger queues and potential delays. Get a head start by getting to the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

Airports in Nairobi

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)

You can jump on a direct flight from Nairobi to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) departing from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).
Popular airlines that offer direct flights from Nairobi to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport departing NBO include:
The most frequently booked airline between NBO and ZNZ is Kenya Airways.
Air Tanzania is the top performer for punctuality on this route.
Located around 18 kilometres from central Nairobi, NBO can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Want an easy start to your travels? Stay near Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Nairobi to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
62% of flights departing from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport touch down at their destination on time.

Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL)

Consider starting your journey from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL). You can book a direct Nairobi to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) plane ticket from this popular hub.
Safarilink offers direct flights from Nairobi to ZNZ departing from WIL. Book your favourite window seat and get to your destination in a single hop.
Safarilink is the most frequently booked airline flying from WIL to ZNZ.
WIL is about 10 kilometres from central Nairobi. It'll take 20 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before your Nairobi to ZNZ flight, stay in one of these hotels near Nairobi Wilson Airport:
Nairobi Wilson Airport has an on-time performance rate of 72%. This figure gives an insight into how often flights departing from this airport arrive on time.

About Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)

The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Nairobi to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near ZNZ instead:
Booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your Nairobi to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.

Getting from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) to central Zanzibar

Central Zanzibar is around 8 kilometres from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport and takes about 15 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
It takes roughly 30 minutes to get there using public transport.

How to find the cheapest flights from Nairobi to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)

The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Nairobi to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is 143 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 226 €. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Score cheap flights from Nairobi to ZNZ by booking two months ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for bagging a bargain.
The best month for scoring cheap Nairobi to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport tickets is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates that offer the biggest savings.
Snapping up a cheap plane ticket from Nairobi to ZNZ couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a better deal is available.
Tailor your travel plans using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Nairobi to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport.

The best time to fly from Nairobi to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)

December is the quietest month for flights from Nairobi to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ), while July is the busiest. Find the best time to go to Zanzibar based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Book a Nairobi to ZNZ plane ticket departing in February if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Zanzibar to range from 24ºC (75ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Nairobi to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport in July when temperatures are between 21ºC (70ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).

More about Zanzibar

After booking your flight from Nairobi to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Zanzibar:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to know where to begin. House of Wonders, Zanzibar travel tours and Tanzania Attractions are highlights which should feature on any well-planned Zanzibar itinerary.

Explore more of Tanzania

You've seen Zanzibar, now it's time to explore more of Tanzania. Travel around 177 kilometres west to Morogoro to tick off its leading sights. From Choma Waterfalls to Selous Choma Waterfall and Uluguru Nature Forest Reserve, your itinerary will be busy.
Tanga is another standout destination in Tanzania and is around 129 kilometres north of Zanzibar. No journey is complete without visiting Amboni Caves, Mkomazi National Park and Jumba La Ufalme, Tanga Kusini.