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
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
Every nonstop date from Zanzibar to Dubai
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$556 15 Nov – 24 Novfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
$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
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Nov – 20 Nov | $492 | Ethiopian Airlines | Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Dubai Airport (DXB) | out 1 stop, back 2 stops | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 15 Nov – 24 Nov | $556 | Emirates | Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Dubai Airport (DXB) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 16 Nov – 16 Nov | $642 | Ethiopian Airlines | Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Dubai Airport (DXB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 21 Nov – 28 Nov | $475 | Air Tanzania | Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Dubai Airport (DXB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 23 Nov – 1 Dec | $475 | Air Tanzania | Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Dubai Airport (DXB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 2 Dec – 10 Dec | $650 | Air Tanzania | Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Dubai Airport (DXB) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 19 Dec – 14 Jan 2027 | $630 | Flydubai | Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Dubai Airport (DXB) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 22 Dec – 8 Jan 2027 | $678 | Kenya Airways | Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Dubai Airport (DXB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 29 Dec – 11 Jan 2027 | $673 | Air Tanzania | Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Dubai Airport (DXB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 30 Dec – 10 Jan 2027 | $655 | Kenya Airways | Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Dubai Airport (DXB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 31 Dec – 11 Jan 2027 | $657 | Kenya Airways | Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Dubai Airport (DXB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 17 Jan 2027 – 27 Jan 2027 | $512 | Ethiopian Airlines | Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Dubai Airport (DXB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 8 Feb 2027 – 14 Feb 2027 | $503 | Ethiopian Airlines | Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Dubai Airport (DXB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $475.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Ethiopian Airlines, Air Tanzania, Kenya Airways, Emirates, Flydubai.
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
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
Every nonstop date from Zanzibar to Dubai
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$342 21 Jan 2027found 2 days agoOpen this trip
$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.
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
Every date we hold
77 fares on 14 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Nov | $262 | Air Tanzania | Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Dubai Airport (DXB) | 1 stop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 23 Nov | $252 | Air Tanzania | Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Dubai Airport (DXB) | 1 stop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 18 Dec | $374 | Kenya Airways | Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Dubai Airport (DXB) | 1 stop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 13 Jan 2027 | $374 | Precision Air | Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Dubai Airport (DXB) | 2 stops | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 21 Jan 2027 | $342 | Flydubai | Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Dubai Airport (DXB) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 22 Jan 2027 | $340 | Flydubai | Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Dubai Airport (DXB) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 27 Jan 2027 | $344 | Flydubai | Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Dubai Airport (DXB) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 1 Feb 2027 | $374 | Precision Air | Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Dubai Airport (DXB) | 2 stops | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 9 Feb 2027 | $374 | Precision Air | Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Dubai Airport (DXB) | 2 stops | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 11 Feb 2027 | $374 | Precision Air | Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Dubai Airport (DXB) | 2 stops | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 17 Feb 2027 | $369 | Kenya Airways | Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Dubai Airport (DXB) | 1 stop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 10 Mar 2027 | $374 | Precision Air | Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Dubai Airport (DXB) | 2 stops | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 13 May 2027 | $382 | Kenya Airways | Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Dubai Airport (DXB) | 1 stop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 12 Sept 2027 | $385 | Kenya Airways | Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Dubai Airport (DXB) | 1 stop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $252.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Precision Air, Kenya Airways, Flydubai, Air Tanzania.
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.
Today's prices for 15 Nov – 24 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 21 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
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.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days 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 | $450 | Cheapest seen | 48 |
| 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.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days 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 | $237 | Cheapest seen | 43 |
| 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
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
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
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
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
