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Scan through all non-stop flights from Zanzibar to Cairo. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from ZNZ to CAI, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.
Note: for airline-specific flight schedules, please scroll further down.
Desert destinations like Cairo are known for their hot days, with temperatures frequently exceeding 40°C (104°F), but cooler nights. With very little rainfall, these locations are famous for their extreme weather, breathtaking scenery, and the cultural heritage of their inhabitants. Despite the harsh living conditions, they provide a remarkable mix of adventure, calmness, and stunning landscapes, making them wonderful places to explore.
Cairo is a wonderful destination to explore throughout the year, but it's advisable to avoid the summer months due to the intense heat. For a more enjoyable visit, plan your trip between September and May.
In total there are 2 airlines operating nonstop flights from Zanzibar ZNZ to Cairo CAI. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.
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Flights from ZNZ to CAI are operated twice a week. Departure times vary between 06:15 - 09:10. The earliest flight departs at 06:15, the last flight departs at 09:10. However, this depends on the date you are flying so please check with the full flight schedule above to see which departure times are available on your preferred date(s) of travel.
You can fly in Economy and Business Class. Premium Economy and First Class are not available on this route (at least not as a non-stop flight).
The fastest direct flight from Zanzibar to Cairo takes 5 hours and 55 minutes. The flight distance between Zanzibar and Cairo is 2,562 miles (or 4,123 km).
There is 1 airport in Cairo: Cairo International Airport (CAI).
There are 2 flights per week flying from Zanzibar to Cairo (as of July 2026).
5 hours and 55 minutes is the average flight time from Zanzibar to Cairo.
The distance from Zanzibar to Cairo is 2,562 miles (4,123 kilometers).
Air Cairo and Egyptair are flying nonstop from Zanzibar to Cairo.
Star Alliance is currently the only alliance flying nonstop from Zanzibar to Cairo.
You can fly non-stop in Economy and Business Class.
Aircraft types that fly from Zanzibar to Cairo:
The earliest flight departs at 06:15 from Zanzibar and arrives at 12:20 at Cairo.
The latest flight departs at 09:10 from Zanzibar and arrives at 14:10 at Cairo.
2,562 miles (4,123 km) · 5h 55m
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Egyptair
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