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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Riyadh to Zanzibar? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Zanzibar.457 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 5 May, returning Thu, 15 May.Return flight with flyadeal and flydubai.Outbound indirect flight with flyadeal, departs from Riyadh on Mon, 5 May, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Zanzibar on Thu, 15 May, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From 457 €, select.
Zanzibar.464 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Jun, returning Thu, 19 Jun.Return flight with flyadeal and flydubai.Outbound indirect flight with flyadeal, departs from Riyadh on Tue, 17 Jun, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Zanzibar on Thu, 19 Jun, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From 464 €, select.
Zanzibar.479 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 16 May, returning Wed, 11 Jun.Return flight with flyadeal and flydubai.Outbound indirect flight with flyadeal, departs from Riyadh on Fri, 16 May, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Zanzibar on Wed, 11 Jun, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From 479 €, select.
Zanzibar.491 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Jun, returning Tue, 1 Jul.Return flight with flydubai.Outbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Riyadh on Tue, 24 Jun, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Zanzibar on Tue, 1 Jul, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From 491 €, select.
Zanzibar.498 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 6 Oct, returning Mon, 12 Jan.Return flight with flydubai.Outbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Riyadh on Mon, 6 Oct, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Zanzibar on Mon, 12 Jan, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From 498 €, select.
Zanzibar.505 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 17 Sep, returning Sun, 21 Sep.Return flight with flydubai.Outbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Riyadh on Wed, 17 Sep, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Zanzibar on Sun, 21 Sep, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From 505 €, select.
Zanzibar.505 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 14 Dec, returning Sat, 20 Dec.Return flight with flydubai.Outbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Riyadh on Sun, 14 Dec, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Zanzibar on Sat, 20 Dec, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From 505 €, select.
Zanzibar.509 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 17 Aug, returning Sat, 6 Sep.Return flight with flydubai.Outbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Riyadh on Sun, 17 Aug, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Zanzibar on Sat, 6 Sep, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From 509 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Riyadh to Zanzibar

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Riyadh to Zanzibar flights are currently cheapest in May.
May
from 457 €
Jun
from 464 €
Jul
from 509 €
Aug
from 557 €
Sep
from 505 €
Oct
from 509 €
Nov
from 509 €
Dec
from 505 €
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Apr
from 578 €

Riyadh to Zanzibar: Alternative routes

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

Riyadh to Zanzibar: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found457 €
Cheapest month to flyMay

Finding cheap flights from Riyadh to Zanzibar: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Riyadh to Zanzibar is 457 €. 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 Riyadh to Zanzibar. But we found flights with one or more stops from 457 €.
As of May 2025, there are no flights flying from Riyadh to Zanzibar.
The cheapest month to fly from Riyadh to Zanzibar is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Riyadh Airport to Zanzibar Airport on Monday, 5 May 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Riyadh 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, flyadeal offers the cheapest flight tickets to Zanzibar.

Flying from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ): what you need to know

  • Riyadh and Zanzibar share the same timezone, UTC+3.

  • Your RUH to ZNZ flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.

  • During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.

  • We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from King Khaled International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between RUH and ZNZ include:

    • Dubai Airport

    • Addis Ababa Bole International Airport

    • Muscat International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way King Khaled International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport flight is 228 €. A round-trip fare is currently 457 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.

  • It's often best to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from RUH to ZNZ. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.

  • The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from King Khaled International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport across the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.

  • You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from RUH to ZNZ.

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

Handy information about King Khaled International Airport (RUH)

  • 86.76% of flights departing from King Khaled International Airport arrive at their destination on time. With its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to experience delays when jetting out of RUH.

  • To reach King Khaled International Airport from central Riyadh, it takes about 35 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Taking an early flight from King Khaled International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to RUH:

Arriving at Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)

Getting from Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) to central Zanzibar

  • From Zanzibar International Airport, Zanzibar is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre by car.

When to fly to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)

  • July is the busiest month for flights from King Khaled International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Zanzibar in February.

  • Before locking in your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in Zanzibar, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).

  • August has average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from RUH 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 places in Tanzania waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Zanzibar. Around 418 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Lake Duluti, Old Boma Museum and Arusha Declaration Museum.

  • If you're ready to explore another major destination in Tanzania, head for Morogoro, roughly 177 kilometres south-west of Zanzibar. Uluguru Nature Forest Reserve, Mount Premji and Ritungu Tours & Safari Ltd are among its highlights.

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