Cheap flights from Zurich to Zanzibar from $744 ZRH → ZNZ
Zurich Airport (ZRH) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
The cheapest return found recently is $744 with Etihad Airways, 13 Jan 2027 – 28 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest return found recently
- $744, 13 Jan 2027 to 28 Jan 2027
- Usual return price
- $904 to $1,025
- Cheapest month to fly
- January 2027, return fares from $656 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Edelweiss Air
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 12 departure dates is usually $904 to $1,025.
Cheapest return found recently
$744
13 Jan 2027 – 28 Jan 2027 · Etihad Airways
Zurich Airport (ZRH) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
Leaves 3:00 p.m. · Return leaves 6:00 a.m. · 59 h 30 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop · via Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) · overnight connection · 21 h connection
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$2,248
9 Feb 2027 – 17 Feb 2027 · SWISS
Zurich Airport (ZRH) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
Leaves 9:25 a.m. · Return leaves 8:25 a.m. · 19 h 45 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 3 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$744 13 Jan 2027 – 28 Jan 2027found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
$656 13 Jan 2027 – 29 Jan 2027found 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 45 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $608 to $919.
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 12 departure dates from 20 Dec to 9 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 15-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 13 Jan 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
67 fares on 12 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Dec – 25 Dec | $1,001 | Ethiopian Airlines | Zurich Airport (ZRH) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 22 Dec – 30 Dec | $1,037 | Ethiopian Airlines | Zurich Airport (ZRH) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 23 Dec – 31 Dec | $1,017 | Ethiopian Airlines | Zurich Airport (ZRH) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 24 Dec – 31 Dec | $998 | Ethiopian Airlines | Zurich Airport (ZRH) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 29 Dec – 5 Jan 2027 | $1,089 | Ethiopian Airlines | Zurich Airport (ZRH) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) | out 1 stop, back 2 stops | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 1 Jan 2027 – 7 Jan 2027 | $1,021 | Ethiopian Airlines | Zurich Airport (ZRH) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 2 Jan 2027 – 10 Jan 2027 | $941 | Ethiopian Airlines | Zurich Airport (ZRH) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 3 Jan 2027 – 9 Jan 2027 | $1,151 | Etihad Airways | Zurich Airport (ZRH) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) | out 1 stop, back 2 stops | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 4 Jan 2027 – 7 Jan 2027 | $982 | Pegasus Airlines | Zurich Airport (ZRH) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) | out 2 stops, back 2 stops | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 13 Jan 2027 – 29 Jan 2027 | $656 | Etihad Airways | Zurich Airport (ZRH) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 30 Jan 2027 – 13 Feb 2027 | $794 | Etihad Airways | Zurich Airport (ZRH) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 9 Feb 2027 – 16 Feb 2027 | $757 | Ethiopian Airlines | Zurich Airport (ZRH) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $656.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Pegasus Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from Zurich to Zanzibar
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 13 Jan 2027 – 28 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Zurich to Zanzibar?
Return
The cheapest fares were 60 to 89 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (45 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14–29 days | $782 | $655 | +2% | 21 |
| 30–59 days | $898 | $608 | +17% | 27 |
| 60–89 days | $766 | $655 | Cheapest seen | 23 |
| 90–179 days | $847 | $655 | +11% | 44 |
| 180+ days | $1,292 | $1,292 | +69% | 8 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Strasbourg → Zanzibar
148 km from Zurich
$1,188
$444 more than flying from Zurich
20 Dec – 27 Dec · SXB → ZNZ · out 2 stops, back 2 stops
found 4 days ago
Zurich → Dar Es Salaam
70 km from Zanzibar
$1,233
$489 more than flying to Zanzibar
19 Jul 2027 – 31 Jul 2027 · ZRH → DAR · out 3 stops, back 3 stops
found 6 days ago
Basel → Zanzibar
75 km from Zurich
$1,389
$645 more than flying from Zurich
20 Dec – 28 Dec · BSL → ZNZ · out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 4 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 13 Jan 2027 – 28 Jan 2027. 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 Zurich to Zanzibar?
The cheapest return found recently is $744 with Etihad Airways, 13 Jan 2027 to 28 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $656 with Etihad Airways, 13 Jan 2027 to 29 Jan 2027, found 5 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 12 departure dates is usually $904 to $1,025.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Zurich to Zanzibar?
January 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from $656, 13 Jan 2027 to 29 Jan 2027, found 5 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Zurich to Zanzibar?
In 45 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares were cheapest 60 to 89 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Zurich to Zanzibar?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $2,248 with SWISS, 9 Feb 2027 to 17 Feb 2027, found 3 days ago.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Zurich to Zanzibar?
Between 20 Dec and 9 Feb 2027, Ethiopian Airlines has the cheapest return on 8 of the 12 departure dates we hold, Etihad Airways on 3 and Pegasus Airlines on 1.
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