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Cheap flights from Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Zanzibar

DXB — ZNZ
11 Oct — 18 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Dubai Intl to Zanzibar Intl are usually found in April or May, booked 57 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Dubai to Zanzibar

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dubai (DXB) to Zanzibar (ZNZ). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 11 September 2025.

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

April

Average price

C$ 819
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (C$ 138 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (C$ 20 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
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Best time to book a flight from Dubai to Zanzibar

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Zanzibar from Dubai with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Dubai to Zanzibar

How far ahead should I book a flight from Dubai to Zanzibar?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Dubai to Zanzibar. Price data was last updated on 29 August 2025.

The best time to book flights from Dubai to Zanzibar is 57 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Dubai to Zanzibar. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 11 September 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Dubai to Zanzibar at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 9% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Reviews of airlines servicing Zanzibar

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Zanzibar. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Zanzibar. Reviews last updated 11 September 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with flydubai from Dubai to Zanzibar by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
flydubai
6.5
Okay
141 reviews
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Entertainment

5.7

Boarding

6.8

Comfort

6.5

Crew

7.2

Overall

6.5

Food

6.1

Reviews

1 / 3
2.0
Mediocre

andrzej,May 2024

DXB - WAW

Noclthing actually Two of 4 staff members were not available for passengers at all sitting with their mobiles only all flight (one dark hair boy na dole lady) Inwas trying to increase the class of traveling bit your system didn't allow me to do it. The same situation at the airport and airplane. By the way only one seat was booked. Don't you thinking that would be better for you to sell buissiness class as well :)?
flydubai
6.5
Okay
141 reviews
flydubai
6.5
Okay
141 reviews
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Entertainment

5.7

Boarding

6.8

Comfort

6.5

Crew

7.2

Overall

6.5

Food

6.1

Reviews

1 / 3
2.0
Mediocre

andrzej,May 2024

DXB - WAW

Noclthing actually Two of 4 staff members were not available for passengers at all sitting with their mobiles only all flight (one dark hair boy na dole lady) Inwas trying to increase the class of traveling bit your system didn't allow me to do it. The same situation at the airport and airplane. By the way only one seat was booked. Don't you thinking that would be better for you to sell buissiness class as well :)?

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this Dubai to Zanzibar flight route?

    The Dubai Intl to Zanzibar Intl flight path was viewed by 26 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Dubai to Zanzibar round-trip from C$ 712. You may be able to fly from Dubai to Zanzibar for 3% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Dubai to Zanzibar?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Dubai to Zanzibar on time: flydubai (62%), Emirates (62%), Air Tanzania (40%).

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Dubai to Zanzibar?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dubai 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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Top airline flying from Dubai to Zanzibar

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Dubai to Zanzibar. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 11 September 2025.
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flydubaiCheapestC$ 712AverageC$ 838FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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