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 30 airports around the world that have direct flights to Zanzibar, spread around 29 cities in 17 countries. Currently, there are 8 domestic flights to Zanzibar.
Zanzibar is mainly known for beaches and being an unusual, remarkable place.
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All direct flights to Zanzibar Airlines flying to Zanzibar Business Class flights First Class flights Intercontinental flights International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 2,084 flights arriving at Zanzibar Airport, which are 69 flights per day or 3 flights per hour. On an average day, there is at least 1 flight arriving every 20 minutes.
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 1430 times this month, and make up for 69% of all monthly arrivals at Zanzibar Airport (Kisauni Airport).
The longest flight to Zanzibar ZNZ is departing from Amsterdam (AMS). This non-stop flight takes around 8 hours and 55 minutes and covers a distance of 2,809 miles (4,520 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.
Airlines flying to Zanzibar
Currently, there are 26 airlines that fly to Zanzibar. Most flights to Zanzibar are operated by Coastal Aviation, as they connect 6 airports to ZNZ. Below you can find a list of airlines that operate most ZNZ flights:
Business class flights to Zanzibar
There are 15 airports that have flights to Zanzibar in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights to ZNZ are listed below:
First class flights to Zanzibar
If you are looking for a luxurious flight, there's a total of 2 airports to choose from that have flights to ZNZ in First Class.
Intercontinental flights to Zanzibar
The only intercontinental flights to Zanzibar Airport (Kisauni Airport) (ZNZ) are from Europe and the Middle-East, as of October 2021.
* Please note that there are no direct services from the United States, Canada, Southern America, Central America, the Caribbean, Southern Asia, China, Japan, Eastern Asia, South-Eastern Asia, Central Asia or Oceania.
Non-stop flights from Europe to Zanzibar
Astra Airlines: seasonal flights from Bucharest (OTP) and Cluj-Napoca (CLJ).
Nordwind: seasonal flights from Moscow Sheremetyevo (SVO).
SkyUp Airlines: seasonal flights from Kyiv (KBP).
Neos: seasonal flights from Milan (Malpensa) (MXP) and Rome (Fiumicino) (FCO).
Edelweiss Air: seasonal flights from Zürich (ZRH).
KLM (SkyTeam): seasonal flights from Amsterdam (AMS).
TUI Fly: seasonal flights from Brussels (BRU).
Non-stop flights from the Middle-East / Western Asia to Zanzibar
Etihad Airways: seasonal flights from Abu Dhabi (AUH).
Flydubai: year-round flights from Dubai (DXB).
Oman Air: year-round flights from Muscat (MCT).
Qatar Airways (Oneworld): year-round flights from Doha (DOH).
Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance): seasonal flights from Istanbul (IST).
International flights to Zanzibar
Flights from Belgium to Zanzibar
Brussels is the only city in Belgium with direct flights to Zanzibar. From Brussels, direct flights are offered by TUI Fly.
Flights from Egypt to Zanzibar
In Egypt, the only airport that has a direct connection to Zanzibar is Luxor. From Luxor, direct flights are offered by Neos. This is a seasonal route that starts in December and ends in March.
Flights from Ethiopia to Zanzibar
There is 1 airport in Ethiopia that has a direct connection to Zanzibar, which is Addis Ababa. From Addis Ababa, direct flights are offered by Ethiopian Airlines (Star Alliance).
Flights from Italy to Zanzibar
There are 2 airports in Italy that have non-stop flights to Zanzibar.
From Milan (Malpensa) and Rome (Fiumicino), you can fly with Neos.
Flights from Kenya to Zanzibar
If you are looking for a direct flight from Kenya to Zanzibar, there are 3 airports to choose from.
From Mombasa, there are 4 airlines that have direct services to Zanzibar, which are Eurowings, Neos, Safarilink Aviation and TUI Fly.
From Nairobi, direct flights are offered by Air France (SkyTeam), Kenya Airways (SkyTeam) and Precision Air.
From Nairobi, you can fly non-stop to Zanzibar with Safarilink Aviation.
Flights from Madagascar to Zanzibar
In Madagascar, the only airport that has a direct connection to Zanzibar is Nosy Be. From Nosy Be, direct flights are offered by Neos. This route is recently announced though, and not operational yet. It will start in March 2022.
Flights from Netherlands to Zanzibar
Amsterdam is the only city in Netherlands with direct flights to Zanzibar. From Amsterdam, direct flights are offered by KLM (SkyTeam).
Flights from Oman to Zanzibar
There is 1 airport in Oman that has a direct connection to Zanzibar, which is Muscat. From Muscat, direct flights are offered by Oman Air.
Flights from Qatar to Zanzibar
Doha is the only city in Qatar with direct flights to Zanzibar. From Doha, direct flights are offered by Qatar Airways (Oneworld).
Flights from Romania to Zanzibar
In Romania, there are 2 airports that have direct flights to Zanzibar.
From Bucharest and Cluj-Napoca, you can fly with Astra Airlines.
Flights from Russia to Zanzibar
In Russia, the only airport that has a direct connection to Zanzibar is Moscow Sheremetyevo. From Moscow Sheremetyevo, direct flights are offered by Nordwind.
Flights from South Africa to Zanzibar
There is 1 airport in South Africa that has a direct connection to Zanzibar, which is Johannesburg. From Johannesburg, direct flights are offered by Mango. This route is not operational yet but will start in November.
Flights from Switzerland to Zanzibar
In Switzerland, the only airport that has a direct connection to Zanzibar is Zürich. From Zürich, direct flights are offered by Edelweiss Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in October and ends in February.
Flights from Turkey to Zanzibar
Istanbul is the only city in Turkey with direct flights to Zanzibar. From Istanbul, direct flights are offered by Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
Flights from Uganda to Zanzibar
There is 1 airport in Uganda that has a direct connection to Zanzibar, which is Entebbe. From Entebbe, direct flights are offered by Utair Express.
Flights from Ukraine to Zanzibar
Kyiv is the only city in Ukraine with direct flights to Zanzibar. From Kyiv, direct flights are offered by SkyUp Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in October and ends in March.
Flights from United Arab Emirates to Zanzibar
If you are looking for a direct flight from United Arab Emirates to Zanzibar, there are 2 airports to choose from.
From Abu Dhabi, direct flights are offered by Etihad Airways. This is a seasonal route that starts in November and ends in January.
From Dubai, the only airline with direct flights is Flydubai.
Domestic flights to Zanzibar
Flights from Tanzania to Zanzibar
There are several airports within Tanzania that have domestic flights to Zanzibar (8 in total).
From Arusha, airlines that operate direct flights are Air Excel, Air Tanzania, Auric Air, Coastal Aviation, Precision Air, Regional Air and Zanair.
From Dar es Salaam, airlines that operate direct flights are Air Excel, Air Tanzania, Auric Air, Coastal Aviation, Flydubai, KLM (SkyTeam), Nordwind, Oman Air, Precision Air, Regional Air, Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance), Utair Express and Zanair.
From Grumeti, you can fly non-stop to Zanzibar with Coastal Aviation.
From Kilimanjaro, there are 5 airlines that have direct services to Zanzibar, which are Air Tanzania, Edelweiss Air, Ethiopian Airlines (Star Alliance), Precision Air and Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
From Lake Manyara, direct flights are offered by Regional Air.
From Pemba Island, direct flights are offered by Auric Air, Coastal Aviation and Zanair.
From Seronera, direct flights are offered by Air Excel, Auric Air and Coastal Aviation.
From Tanga, you can fly non-stop with Auric Air or Coastal Aviation.
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 26 airlines flying to Zanzibar from 30 airports around the world, as of October 2021.
Which airlines fly to Zanzibar?
Coastal Aviation, Neos and Auric Air 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 2,084 flights arriving at Zanzibar every month (or 483 flights each week), from a total of 30 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 Pemba Island 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 | 55m |
| Arusha to Zanzibar | 1h 35m |
| Pemba Island to Zanzibar | 30m |
| Tanga to Zanzibar | 30m |
| Nairobi to Zanzibar | 1h 20m |
