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1.391 € Cheap Flights from Ottawa International to Zanzibar

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Zanzibar.1.391 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 10 Nov, returning Sun, 15 Nov.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Ottawa International on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Zanzibar on Sun, 15 Nov, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.391 €, select.
Zanzibar.1.410 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 18 Jun, returning Sun, 21 Jun.Return flight with Porter Airlines and Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Porter Airlines, departs from Ottawa International on Thu, 18 Jun, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Zanzibar on Sun, 21 Jun, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.410 €, select.
Zanzibar.1.449 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 10 Jan, returning Fri, 22 Jan.Return flight with Porter Airlines and Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Porter Airlines, departs from Ottawa International on Sun, 10 Jan, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Zanzibar on Fri, 22 Jan, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.449 €, select.
Zanzibar.1.523 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 3 May, returning Mon, 8 Jun.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Ottawa International on Sun, 3 May, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Zanzibar on Mon, 8 Jun, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.523 €, select.
Zanzibar.1.587 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 31 Aug, returning Mon, 14 Sep.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Ottawa International on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Zanzibar on Mon, 14 Sep, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.587 €, select.
Zanzibar.1.606 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 10 Jul, returning Sat, 18 Jul.Return flight with Porter Airlines and Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Porter Airlines, departs from Ottawa International on Fri, 10 Jul, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Zanzibar on Sat, 18 Jul, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.606 €, select.
Zanzibar.1.636 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 1 Aug, returning Sat, 29 Aug.Return flight with Porter Airlines and Flightlink LTD.Outbound indirect flight with Porter Airlines, departs from Ottawa International on Sat, 1 Aug, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Flightlink LTD, departs from Zanzibar on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.636 €, select.
Zanzibar.1.667 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Jun, returning Wed, 8 Jul.Return flight with Porter Airlines and Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Porter Airlines, departs from Ottawa International on Wed, 24 Jun, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Zanzibar on Wed, 8 Jul, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.667 €, select.

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Ottawa International to Zanzibar: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Ottawa International 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

79km from central Zanzibar
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Ottawa to Zanzibar: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found1.391 €
Cheapest month to flyNovember

Finding cheap flights from Ottawa International to Zanzibar: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Ottawa International to Zanzibar is 1.391 €. 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 Ottawa International to Zanzibar. But we found flights with one or more stops from 1.391 €.
As of April 2026, there are no flights flying from Ottawa International to Zanzibar.
The cheapest month to fly from Ottawa International to Zanzibar is usually November.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Ottawa International Airport to Zanzibar Airport on Tuesday, 10 November 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Ottawa 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, Emirates offers the cheapest flight tickets to Zanzibar.

Flying from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ): what you need to know

  • The timezone in Zanzibar is UTC+3, which is seven hours ahead of Ottawa.

  • Leave plenty of time to make your YOW to ZNZ flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.

How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)

  • Right now, 748 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 1.391 €. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • To score cheap tickets from YOW to ZNZ, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first made available.

  • If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price in every month when looking for a flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport.

  • Picking up cheap flights from YOW to ZNZ couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a new deal comes up.

  • Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport.

Handy information about Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)

  • You'll find YOW at 50 Airport Road.

  • 58.21% of flights that depart Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport reach their destination on time.

  • Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Ottawa. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • The journey when using public transport takes about 45 minutes.

  • Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near YOW. Whether you're catching an early flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:

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)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport is February, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Zanzibar based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.

  • When booking your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in Zanzibar, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).

  • For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from YOW to ZNZ in August. Temperatures average between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.

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 best attractions include Lake Duluti, Old Boma Museum and Arusha Declaration Museum.

  • Around 177 kilometres south-west of Zanzibar, Morogoro is another favourite stop in Tanzania. Experience major highlights starting with Uluguru Nature Forest Reserve, Mount Premji and Ritungu Tours & Safari Ltd.

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