Direct flights from Zanzibar to Nairobi

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Zanzibar

Tanzania

Tanzania

ZNZ

Zanzibar Airport (Kisauni Airport)

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Nairobi

Kenya

Kenya

NBO

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

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Distance
373 miles  ·  (600 km)
Flight time
1 hour and 20 minutes
Airlines
  • Air Tanzania
  • Kenya Airways
  • Precision Air
Alliances
  • Oneworld
  • SkyTeam
  • Star Alliance
Classes
  • Economy
  • Premium Economy
  • Business Class
  • First Class
Aircrafts
  • Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 42-300 / 320
  • Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72
  • Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
  • De Havilland Canada DHC-8 Dash 8
  • Embraer 190

Zanzibar to Nairobi Flight Schedule

Scan through all non-stop flights from Zanzibar to Nairobi. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from ZNZ to NBO, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.

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Best time to visit Nairobi

What is the best time to visit Nairobi?

🌊 🌧️  Oceanic / Maritime

Nairobi is an oceanic/maritime destination, known for its mild summer temperatures, which are usually between 15°C and 25°C (59°F to 77°F). The winters here are refreshingly cool, without the harshness of freezing temperatures. Visitors can enjoy the green surroundings and plenty of outdoor adventures in the nearby areas, making it an excellent choice for those who enjoy temperate weather.

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The best time to visit Nairobi is during the summer months, spanning from November to February. During this period, visitors can expect pleasant to warm temperatures, while rainfall tends to occur more frequently in the autumn and winter months, from March to August.

Airlines flying from Zanzibar to Nairobi

Airline-specific flight schedules from Zanzibar to Nairobi

In total there are 3 airlines operating nonstop flights from Zanzibar ZNZ to Nairobi NBO. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.

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Air Tanzania
Air Tanzania flight schedulefrom Zanzibar to Nairobi

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Kenya Airways
Kenya Airways flight schedulefrom Zanzibar to Nairobi

Kenya Airways is a member of SkyTeam
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Precision Air
Precision Air flight schedulefrom Zanzibar to Nairobi

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Zanzibar to Nairobi Flights

Flights from ZNZ to NBO are operated 15 times a week, with an average of 2 flights per day. Departure times vary between 04:40 - 20:50. The earliest flight departs at 04:40, the last flight departs at 20:50. 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 Nairobi takes 1 hour and 20 minutes. The flight distance between Zanzibar and Nairobi is 373 miles (or 600 km).

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Frequently asked questions - FAQ

How many airports are there in Nairobi?

There are 2 airports in Nairobi: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Wilson Airport (WIL).

How many flights per week are there from ZNZ to NBO?

There are 15 flights per week flying from Zanzibar to Nairobi (as of April 2026).

How long does it take to fly from Zanzibar to Nairobi?

1 hour and 20 minutes is the average flight time from Zanzibar to Nairobi.

How far is Nairobi from Zanzibar?

The distance from Zanzibar to Nairobi is 373 miles (600 kilometers).

What airlines fly nonstop from ZNZ airport to NBO airport?

Air Tanzania, Kenya Airways and Precision Air are flying nonstop from Zanzibar to Nairobi.

What alliances have direct flights from Zanzibar to Nairobi?

SkyTeam is currently the only alliance flying nonstop from Zanzibar to Nairobi.

What classes are available from Zanzibar to Nairobi?

You can fly non-stop in Economy and Business Class.

What aircraft types fly from Zanzibar to Nairobi?

Aircraft types that fly from Zanzibar to Nairobi:

  • Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 42-300 / 320
  • Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72
  • Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
  • De Havilland Canada DHC-8 Dash 8
  • Embraer 190

What is the earliest flight departing from Zanzibar to Nairobi?

The earliest flight departs at 04:40 from Zanzibar and arrives at 06:00 at Nairobi.

What is the latest flight available from Zanzibar to Nairobi?

The latest flight departs at 20:50 from Zanzibar and arrives at 22:10 at Nairobi.

Non-stop flights from ZNZ to NBO

373 miles (600 km)  ·  1h 20m

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