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Cheap flights from Zanzibar to Dubai from $342 ZNZ → DWC, DXB, XNB

Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC), Dubai Airport (DXB), Chelsea Twr EY Bus Station (XNB)

The cheapest return found recently is $556 with Emirates, 15 Nov – 24 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $342 with Flydubai, 21 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago.

Cheapest one-way found recently
$342, Flydubai, found 2 days ago
Cheapest return found recently
$556, 15 Nov to 24 Nov
Usual return price
$503 to $655
Cheapest month to fly
November 2026, return fares from $475 found in the last 7 days
Airlines with nonstop flights
Flydubai, Emirates
Shortest nonstop flight found
5 h 25 min

Return

The cheapest return fare on each of 13 departure dates is usually $503 to $655.

Cheapest return found recently

$556

15 Nov – 24 Nov · Emirates

Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Dubai Airport (DXB)

Leaves 8:00 a.m. · Return leaves 4:00 a.m. · 15 h 45 min of travel, both ways together

out nonstop, back 1 stop · via Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)

found 2 days ago

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Cheapest nonstop return

$595

15 Nov – 24 Nov · Emirates

Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Dubai Airport (DXB)

Leaves 8:00 a.m. · Return leaves 3:40 p.m. · 10 h 55 min of travel, both ways together

out nonstop, back nonstop

found 2 days ago

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $556 15 Nov – 24 Novfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates

Cheapest we hold, of any age $475 21 Nov – 28 Novfound 8 days agoSee prices for these dates

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $447 to $475.

At $556, the cheapest return found recently is above that range.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Is this a good return price?

Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 13 departure dates from 14 Nov to 8 Feb 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other 9-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 15 Nov to compare.

Every date we hold

247 fares on 13 departure dates

14 Nov – 20 Nov: $492, found 8 days ago15 Nov – 24 Nov: $556, found 2 days ago16 Nov – 16 Nov: $642, found 2 days ago21 Nov – 28 Nov: $475, found 8 days ago23 Nov – 1 Dec: $475, found 7 days ago2 Dec – 10 Dec: $650, found 6 days ago19 Dec – 14 Jan 2027: $630, found 2 days ago22 Dec – 8 Jan 2027: $678, found 6 days ago29 Dec – 11 Jan 2027: $673, found 2 days ago30 Dec – 10 Jan 2027: $655, found 2 days ago31 Dec – 11 Jan 2027: $657, found 2 days ago17 Jan 2027 – 27 Jan 2027: $512, found 3 days ago8 Feb 2027 – 14 Feb 2027: $503, found 3 days agoNovDecJanFeb
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The cheapest price seen for each departure date — per traveler in Economy.
DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
14 Nov – 20 Nov$492Ethiopian AirlinesZanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Dubai Airport (DXB)out 1 stop, back 2 stopsfound 8 days agoSee prices for these dates
15 Nov – 24 Nov$556EmiratesZanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Dubai Airport (DXB)out nonstop, back 1 stopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
16 Nov – 16 Nov$642Ethiopian AirlinesZanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Dubai Airport (DXB)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
21 Nov – 28 Nov$475Air TanzaniaZanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Dubai Airport (DXB)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 8 days agoSee prices for these dates
23 Nov – 1 Dec$475Air TanzaniaZanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Dubai Airport (DXB)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
2 Dec – 10 Dec$650Air TanzaniaZanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Dubai Airport (DXB)out 1 stop, back nonstopfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
19 Dec – 14 Jan 2027$630FlydubaiZanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Dubai Airport (DXB)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
22 Dec – 8 Jan 2027$678Kenya AirwaysZanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Dubai Airport (DXB)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
29 Dec – 11 Jan 2027$673Air TanzaniaZanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Dubai Airport (DXB)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
30 Dec – 10 Jan 2027$655Kenya AirwaysZanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Dubai Airport (DXB)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
31 Dec – 11 Jan 2027$657Kenya AirwaysZanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Dubai Airport (DXB)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
17 Jan 2027 – 27 Jan 2027$512Ethiopian AirlinesZanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Dubai Airport (DXB)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
8 Feb 2027 – 14 Feb 2027$503Ethiopian AirlinesZanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Dubai Airport (DXB)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates

Which month looks cheapest?

November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $475.

November 2026From $475Cheapest seen5 departure dates21 Nov – 28 Nov · found 8 days agoSee prices for these dates
December 2026From $6306 departure dates19 Dec – 14 Jan 2027 · found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
January 2027From $5121 departure date17 Jan 2027 – 27 Jan 2027 · found 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
February 2027From $5031 departure date8 Feb 2027 – 14 Feb 2027 · found 3 days agoSee prices for these dates

One-way

The cheapest one-way fare on each of 14 departure dates is usually $343 to $374.

Cheapest one-way found recently

$342

21 Jan 2027 · Flydubai

Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Dubai Airport (DXB)

Leaves 8:00 a.m. · 5 h 25 min trip

nonstop

found 2 days ago

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Cheapest nonstop one-way

$342

21 Jan 2027 · Flydubai

Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Dubai Airport (DXB)

Leaves 8:00 a.m. · 5 h 25 min trip

nonstop

found 2 days ago

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $342 21 Jan 2027found 2 days agoOpen this trip

Cheapest we hold, of any age $252 23 Novfound 3 days agoOpen this trip

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $237 to $344.

$342, the cheapest one-way found recently, sits here in that range of $237 to $344.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Is this a good one-way price?

Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 14 departure dates from 16 Nov to 12 Sept 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

Yes. Among one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 21 Jan 2027, 22 Jan 2027 costs $340: $2 less than the cheapest found recently.

Flydubai · Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Dubai Airport (DXB) · nonstop · found 3 days ago

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Every date we hold

77 fares on 14 departure dates

16 Nov: $262, found 5 days ago23 Nov: $252, found 3 days ago18 Dec: $374, found 7 days ago13 Jan 2027: $374, found 2 days ago21 Jan 2027: $342, found 2 days ago22 Jan 2027: $340, found 3 days ago27 Jan 2027: $344, found 4 days ago1 Feb 2027: $374, found 7 days ago9 Feb 2027: $374, found 5 days ago11 Feb 2027: $374, found 3 days ago17 Feb 2027: $369, found 5 days ago10 Mar 2027: $374, found 4 days ago13 May 2027: $382, found 4 days ago12 Sept 2027: $385, found 8 days agoNovDecJanFebMarMaySep
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The cheapest price seen for each departure date — per traveler in Economy.
DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
16 Nov$262Air TanzaniaZanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Dubai Airport (DXB)1 stopfound 5 days agoOpen this trip
23 Nov$252Air TanzaniaZanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Dubai Airport (DXB)1 stopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
18 Dec$374Kenya AirwaysZanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Dubai Airport (DXB)1 stopfound 7 days agoOpen this trip
13 Jan 2027$374Precision AirZanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Dubai Airport (DXB)2 stopsfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
21 Jan 2027$342FlydubaiZanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Dubai Airport (DXB)nonstopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
22 Jan 2027$340FlydubaiZanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Dubai Airport (DXB)nonstopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
27 Jan 2027$344FlydubaiZanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Dubai Airport (DXB)nonstopfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
1 Feb 2027$374Precision AirZanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Dubai Airport (DXB)2 stopsfound 7 days agoOpen this trip
9 Feb 2027$374Precision AirZanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Dubai Airport (DXB)2 stopsfound 5 days agoOpen this trip
11 Feb 2027$374Precision AirZanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Dubai Airport (DXB)2 stopsfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
17 Feb 2027$369Kenya AirwaysZanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Dubai Airport (DXB)1 stopfound 5 days agoOpen this trip
10 Mar 2027$374Precision AirZanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Dubai Airport (DXB)2 stopsfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
13 May 2027$382Kenya AirwaysZanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Dubai Airport (DXB)1 stopfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
12 Sept 2027$385Kenya AirwaysZanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Dubai Airport (DXB)1 stopfound 8 days agoSee prices for these dates

Which month looks cheapest?

November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $252.

November 2026From $252Cheapest seen2 departure dates23 Nov · found 3 days agoOpen this trip
December 2026From $3741 departure date18 Dec · found 7 days agoOpen this trip
January 2027From $3404 departure dates22 Jan 2027 · found 3 days agoOpen this trip
February 2027From $3694 departure dates17 Feb 2027 · found 5 days agoOpen this trip
March 2027From $3741 departure date10 Mar 2027 · found 4 days agoOpen this trip
May 2027From $3821 departure date13 May 2027 · found 4 days agoOpen this trip
September 2027From $3851 departure date12 Sept 2027 · found 8 days agoSee prices for these dates

Premium cabin fares from Zanzibar to Dubai

We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.

How far ahead were prices cheapest for Zanzibar to Dubai?

Return

The cheapest fares were 30 to 59 days before departure.

From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

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Typical price in each booking range — round trip, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
0–6 days$470$448+0%47
7–13 days$478$448+2%49
14–29 days$473$447+1%48
30–59 days$469$450Cheapest seen48
60–89 days$610$503+30%49
90–179 days$600$503+28%43
180+ days$594$582+27%22

One-way

The cheapest fares were 30 to 59 days before departure.

From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

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Typical price in each booking range — one way, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
0–6 days$253$252+3%14
7–13 days$253$239+3%27
14–29 days$252$239+3%44
30–59 days$245$237Cheapest seen43
60–89 days$359$253+47%41
90–179 days$362$312+48%49
180+ days$359$292+47%30

Could a nearby airport be cheaper?

A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.

Return

Zanzibar → Abu Dhabi

123 km from Dubai

$548

$8 less than flying to Dubai

19 Jan 2027 – 11 Feb 2027 · ZNZ → AUH · out 1 stop, back 1 stop

found 2 days ago

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Dar Es Salaam → Dubai

70 km from Zanzibar

$549

$7 less than flying from Zanzibar

11 Dec – 25 Dec · DAR → DXB · out 1 stop, back 1 stop

found 2 days ago

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Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.

One-way

Dar Es Salaam → Dubai

70 km from Zanzibar

$312

$30 less than flying from Zanzibar

21 Jan 2027 · DAR → DXB · 1 stop

found 2 days ago

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Zanzibar → Abu Dhabi

123 km from Dubai

$440

$98 more than flying to Dubai

11 Mar 2027 · ZNZ → AUH · 1 stop

found 8 days ago

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Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.

Live price for these dates

The cheapest return found recently is for 15 Nov – 24 Nov. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.

Questions about this trip

How much is a return flight from Zanzibar to Dubai?

The cheapest return found recently is $556 with Emirates, 15 Nov to 24 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $475 with Air Tanzania, 21 Nov to 28 Nov, found 8 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 13 departure dates is usually $503 to $655.

How much is a one-way flight from Zanzibar to Dubai?

The cheapest one-way found recently is $342 with Flydubai, 21 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $252 with Air Tanzania, 23 Nov, found 3 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 14 departure dates is usually $343 to $374.

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

November 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $475, 21 Nov to 28 Nov, found 8 days ago. It is the cheapest month for a one-way too, from $252, 23 Nov, found 3 days ago.

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

In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return and one-way fares were both cheapest 30 to 59 days before departure.

Is there a direct flight from Zanzibar to Dubai?

Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $595 with Emirates, 15 Nov to 24 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $342 with Flydubai, 21 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago.

How long is the flight from Zanzibar to Dubai?

The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Flydubai on 21 Jan 2027, takes 5 h 25 min from Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) to Dubai Airport (DXB).

Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Zanzibar to Dubai?

Between 14 Nov and 8 Feb 2027, Ethiopian Airlines has the cheapest return on 4 of the 13 departure dates we hold, Air Tanzania on 4 and Kenya Airways on 3. Between 16 Nov and 12 Sept 2027, Precision Air has the cheapest one-way on 5 of the 14 departure dates we hold, Kenya Airways on 4 and Flydubai on 3.

Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work