What’s the fastest layover option from Cairo to Zanzibar?

Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 10h 23m.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Cairo to Zanzibar?

Doha (DOH) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 756.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Cairo to Zanzibar?

Flights via Doha (DOH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 3h 08m.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Cairo to Zanzibar?

Addis Ababa (ADD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 91% of one-stop itineraries from Cairo to Zanzibar on Cheapflights.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Cairo to Zanzibar round-trip?

Currently priced at C$ 602, Ethiopian Air will fly you from Cairo to Zanzibar and back. In addition to Ethiopian Air, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. You may be able to fly from Cairo to Zanzibar for 28% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Zanzibar ranges from 20.0 - 320.0 mm per month. April is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 320.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Zanzibar when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Zanzibar, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.0 C).

How far in advance should I book a flight from Cairo to Zanzibar?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 39 days in advance, which can save you up to 59% on flights from Cairo to Zanzibar compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 39 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at C$ 781. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from C$ 781.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cairo to Zanzibar?

March can be a great time to fly to Zanzibar from Cairo with a flight ticket averaging about C$ 839. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of March for as cheap as C$ 747. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of November.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CAI to ZNZ?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Cairo to Zanzibar as you normally would.

Can I find deals for flights from Cairo to Zanzibar that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Cairo to Zanzibar flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Cairo to Zanzibar?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cairo to Zanzibar.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Cairo to Zanzibar?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cairo to Zanzibar by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Booking 38 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Cairo to Zanzibar. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing Zanzibar

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Ethiopian Air from Cairo to Zanzibar to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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8.0

Excellent

Gbadebo,Aug 2025

ATL - ADD

I loved it. I had enough room and I was well fed on economy ticket. I think there should be free wifi for messaging on long flights. I’d get complimentary messaging WiFi on other airlines

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7.2

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861 reviews

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8.0

Excellent

Gbadebo,Aug 2025

ATL - ADD

I loved it. I had enough room and I was well fed on economy ticket. I think there should be free wifi for messaging on long flights. I’d get complimentary messaging WiFi on other airlines

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What is the cheapest airline to fly from Cairo to Zanzibar round-trip?
Currently priced at C$ 602, Ethiopian Air will fly you from Cairo to Zanzibar and back. In addition to Ethiopian Air, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. You may be able to fly from Cairo to Zanzibar for 28% less than the average price by searching for this airline.
Can I find deals for flights from Cairo to Zanzibar that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Cairo to Zanzibar flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Cairo to Zanzibar?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cairo to Zanzibar.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Cairo to Zanzibar?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cairo to Zanzibar by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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What’s the fastest layover option from Cairo to Zanzibar?

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Cairo to Zanzibar?

Reviews of airlines servicing Zanzibar

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Ethiopian Air from Cairo to Zanzibar to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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