Non-stop flights to Zanzibar (ZNZ)
Zanzibar Airport (Kisauni Airport) is the second largest airport in Tanzania. It is an international airport. In total there are 32 airports around the world that have direct flights to Zanzibar, spread around 31 cities in 18 countries. Currently, there are 5 domestic flights to Zanzibar.
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All direct flights to Zanzibar Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Zanzibar Best time to visit Zanzibar Long-Haul Flights Business Class flights Intercontinental flights International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 1,279 flights arriving at Zanzibar Airport, which are 43 flights per day or 2 flights per hour.
The most frequently departed flights to Zanzibar are routes from Dar es Salaam (DAR) in Tanzania and Arusha (ARK), also in Tanzania. These two routes together are operated 685 times this month, and make up for 54% of all monthly arrivals at Zanzibar Airport (Kisauni Airport).
The longest flight to Zanzibar ZNZ is departing from Guangzhou (CAN). This non-stop flight takes around 10 hours and covers a distance of 5,389 miles (8,673 km).
List of all direct flights to Zanzibar
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Zanzibar, ordered by popularity.
Top 200 flights with a stopover
This list contains the 200 most popular airports from which flights depart that require just one stopover to get to Zanzibar.
Airlines flying to Zanzibar
Currently, there are 30 airlines that fly to Zanzibar. Most flights to Zanzibar are operated by Air Tanzania, as they connect 11 airports to ZNZ. That’s around 2 times as much as Neos, the second biggest airline in terms of operated flight routes to Zanzibar. Below you can find a list of airlines that operate most ZNZ flights:
What is the best time to visit Zanzibar?
🌴 Tropical
Zanzibar is a tropical destination known for its warm climate, with temperatures between 25°C and 30°C (77°F to 86°F) throughout the year. The area is characterized by high humidity and frequent rainfall.
Since Zanzibar is situated south of the equator, the dry season runs from May to October. This makes it the ideal time to visit. During these months, you can expect mostly dry weather, while the wet season can bring days of rain. Temperatures remain high year-round, along with high humidity levels.
Long-Haul Flights to Zanzibar
Explore all long-haul flights to Zanzibar with a flight duration of more than 7 hours.
Business class flights to Zanzibar
There are 20 airports that have flights to Zanzibar in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights to ZNZ are listed below:
Intercontinental flights to Zanzibar
There are intercontinental flights to Zanzibar Airport (Kisauni Airport) (ZNZ) from Europe, the Middle-East and China, as of September 2026.
* Please note that there are no direct services from the United States, Canada, Southern America, Central America, the Caribbean, Southern Asia, Japan, Eastern Asia, South-Eastern Asia, Central Asia or Oceania.
Non-stop flights from Europe to Zanzibar
Neos: year-round flights from Bari (BRI), Catania (CTA), Milan (Malpensa) (MXP), Rome (Fiumicino) (FCO) and seasonal flights from Verona (VRN).
Air Tanzania: year-round flights from Moscow Vnukovo (VKO).
Air France (SkyTeam): year-round flights from Paris (CDG).
KLM (SkyTeam): seasonal flights from Amsterdam (AMS).
TUI Fly: seasonal flights from Amsterdam (AMS).
Condor: year-round flights from Frankfurt (FRA).
Discover Airlines: seasonal flights from Frankfurt (FRA).
Edelweiss Air: year-round flights from Zürich (ZRH).
Non-stop flights from the Middle-East / Western Asia to Zanzibar
Air Tanzania: seasonal flights from Muscat (MCT) and Dubai (DXB).
Oman Air (Oneworld): year-round flights from Muscat (MCT).
Etihad Airways: year-round flights from Abu Dhabi (AUH).
Flydubai: year-round flights from Dubai (DXB).
Israir: year-round flights from Tel Aviv (TLV).
Qatar Airways (Oneworld): seasonal flights from Doha (DOH).
Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance): year-round flights from Istanbul (IST).
Non-stop flights from China to Zanzibar
Air Tanzania is currently the only airline flying non-stop from China to Zanzibar. They fly seasonal from Guangzhou (CAN).
International flights to Zanzibar
Flights from China to Zanzibar
Guangzhou is the only city in China with direct flights to Zanzibar. From Guangzhou, direct flights are offered by Air Tanzania.
All flights from China
Flights from Egypt to Zanzibar
There are 2 airports in Egypt that have non-stop flights to Zanzibar.
From Cairo, direct flights are offered by Egyptair (Star Alliance).
From Hurghada, the only airline with direct flights is Air Cairo. This is a seasonal route that starts in October and ends in March.
All flights from Egypt
Flights from Ethiopia to Zanzibar
In Ethiopia, the only airport that has a direct connection to Zanzibar is Addis Ababa. From Addis Ababa, direct flights are offered by Ethiopian Airlines (Star Alliance).
All flights from Ethiopia
Flights from France to Zanzibar
There is 1 airport in France that has a direct connection to Zanzibar, which is Paris. From Paris, direct flights are offered by Air France (SkyTeam).
All flights from France
Flights from Germany to Zanzibar
In Germany, the only airport that has a direct connection to Zanzibar is Frankfurt. From Frankfurt, you can fly non-stop with Condor or Discover Airlines.
All flights from Germany
Flights from Israel to Zanzibar
Tel Aviv is the only city in Israel with direct flights to Zanzibar. From Tel Aviv, direct flights are offered by Israir.
All flights from Israel
Flights from Italy to Zanzibar
If you are looking for a direct flight from Italy to Zanzibar, there are 5 airports to choose from.
From Bari, Catania, Milan (Malpensa), Rome (Fiumicino) and Verona, all direct flights to Zanzibar are operated by Neos.
All flights from Italy
Flights from Kenya to Zanzibar
In Kenya, there are 3 airports that have direct flights to Zanzibar.
From Mombasa, there are 4 airlines that have direct services to Zanzibar, which are Condor, FlexFlight, Safarilink Aviation and TUI Fly.
From Nairobi, there are 4 airlines that have direct services to Zanzibar, which are Air Tanzania, Kenya Airways (SkyTeam), Precision Air and Regional.
From Nairobi, you can fly non-stop with FlexFlight or Safarilink Aviation.
All flights from Kenya
Flights from Netherlands to Zanzibar
There is 1 airport in Netherlands that has a direct connection to Zanzibar, which is Amsterdam. From Amsterdam, you can fly non-stop with KLM (SkyTeam) or TUI Fly.
All flights from Netherlands
Flights from Oman to Zanzibar
Muscat is the only city in Oman with direct flights to Zanzibar. From Muscat, you can fly non-stop with Air Tanzania or Oman Air (Oneworld).
All flights from Oman
Flights from Qatar to Zanzibar
In Qatar, the only airport that has a direct connection to Zanzibar is Doha. From Doha, direct flights are offered by Qatar Airways (Oneworld). This route is not operational yet but will start in October.
All flights from Qatar
Flights from Russia to Zanzibar
There is 1 airport in Russia that has a direct connection to Zanzibar, which is Moscow Vnukovo. From Moscow Vnukovo, direct flights are offered by Air Tanzania.
All flights from Russia
Flights from Rwanda to Zanzibar
In Rwanda, the only airport that has a direct connection to Zanzibar is Kigali. From Kigali, direct flights are offered by RwandAir.
All flights from Rwanda
Flights from South Africa to Zanzibar
If you are looking for a direct flight from South Africa to Zanzibar, there are 2 airports to choose from.
From Cape Town, direct flights are offered by Airlink. This route is not operational yet but will start in October.
From Johannesburg, direct flights are offered by Air Tanzania, Airlink and Safair.
All flights from South Africa
Flights from Switzerland to Zanzibar
Zürich is the only city in Switzerland with direct flights to Zanzibar. From Zürich, direct flights are offered by Edelweiss Air.
All flights from Switzerland
Flights from Turkey to Zanzibar
There is 1 airport in Turkey that has a direct connection to Zanzibar, which is Istanbul. From Istanbul, direct flights are offered by Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
All flights from Turkey
Flights from Uganda to Zanzibar
Entebbe is the only city in Uganda with direct flights to Zanzibar. From Entebbe, you can fly non-stop with Air Tanzania or Uganda Airlines. This route is not operational yet but will start in November.
All flights from Uganda
Flights from United Arab Emirates to Zanzibar
There are 2 airports in United Arab Emirates that have non-stop flights to Zanzibar.
From Abu Dhabi, direct flights are offered by Etihad Airways.
From Dubai, you can fly non-stop with Air Tanzania or Flydubai.
All flights from United Arab Emirates
Domestic flights to Zanzibar
Flights from Tanzania to Zanzibar
There are 5 airports in Tanzania that have non-stop domestic flights to Zanzibar.
From Arusha, airlines that operate direct flights are Air Excel, Air Tanzania, Auric Air, Coastal Aviation, Precision Air, Regional and Regional Air.
From Dar es Salaam, airlines that operate direct flights are Air Excel, Air Tanzania, Auric Air, Coastal Aviation, Precision Air and Regional.
From Kilimanjaro, airlines that operate direct flights are Air Tanzania, Ethiopian Airlines (Star Alliance), Precision Air, Regional, Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance) and Uganda Airlines.
From Pemba Island, direct flights are offered by Air Tanzania, Auric Air and Coastal Aviation.
From Tanga, you can fly non-stop with Auric Air or Coastal Aviation.
All flights from Tanzania
Alternative airports near Zanzibar
Flying to an alternative airport near Zanzibar could give you other options to reach your destination. For example, the possibility to fly with a different airline or alliance, or finding a cheaper airfare. For this reason, alternative airports near to Zanzibar (ZNZ) are listed below. The closest alternative airports are Dar es Salaam (DAR) and Pemba Island (PMA).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Zanzibar?
There are 2 airports in Zanzibar: Zanzibar Airport (Kisauni Airport) (ZNZ) and Dar es Salaam Airport (DAR).
What is the best airport to fly into Zanzibar?
You have multiple options when flying into Zanzibar. Although Zanzibar (ZNZ) is a convenient airport to reach the city, the biggest airport near to Zanzibar is Dar es Salaam (DAR), Dar es Salaam Airport, which offers you additional options.
How many airlines fly to Zanzibar?
There are 30 airlines flying to Zanzibar from 32 airports around the world, as of September 2026.
Which airlines fly to Zanzibar?
Air Tanzania, Neos and Coastal Aviation operate most flights to Zanzibar. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying to Zanzibar?
Star Alliance, SkyTeam and Oneworld are all flying to Zanzibar.
How many nonstop flights are there to Zanzibar?
There are roughly 1,279 flights arriving at Zanzibar every month (or 301 flights each week), from a total of 32 airports worldwide.
What is the official name of Zanzibar Airport?
The official name of Zanzibar Airport is Zanzibar Airport (Kisauni Airport).
What is the airport code of Zanzibar Airport?
The airport code of Zanzibar Airport is ZNZ.
What are the most popular flights to Zanzibar?
Dar es Salaam, Arusha and Nairobi are the 3 most popular routes to Zanzibar. For a complete overview of all flight routes to Zanzibar, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight to Zanzibar?
| Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar | 20m |
| Arusha to Zanzibar | 1h 35m |
| Nairobi to Zanzibar | 1h 20m |
| Mombasa to Zanzibar | 55m |
| Pemba Island to Zanzibar | 30m |
