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Only Etihad Airways operates flights between Abu Dhabi and Zanzibar.

Flights from Abu Dhabi to Zanzibar usually depart from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) and arrive at Zanzibar Intl (ZNZ).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Etihad Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Abu Dhabi to Zanzibar:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $512 round-trip, compared to $720 via a layover through Muscat Seeb (MCT).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Etihad Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

One-stop flights from Abu Dhabi to Zanzibar most commonly connect through:

• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) - 85% of one-stop connections
• Muscat Seeb (MCT) - 7% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 4% of one-stop connections
• Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) - 4% of one-stop connections

Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the Abu Dhabi to Zanzibar route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 51%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $543 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $1,089: a $546 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Abu Dhabi to Zanzibar flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Abu Dhabi to Zanzibar:

• Earliest: departs at 8:50 am and lands at 2:34 pm
• Latest: departs at 9:15 pm and lands at 2:59 am.

The flight takes about 5h 44m.

A nonstop flight from Abu Dhabi to Zanzibar takes 5h 44m, covering 2,357 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $344 to $2,124. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Abu Dhabi to Zanzibar are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $405, which is 21% above the typical average for this route.

Flying via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 9h 12m, compared with 11h 29m via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) and 12h 17m via Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO).

Zanzibar is 1 hour behind Abu Dhabi (Eastern Africa Time vs Gulf Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Zanzibar Intl Airport (ZNZ) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $15 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Autounion Car Rental
· Final Rentals
· Karibu Kwetu Zanzibar
· H-Lead Hospitality
· FlexWays

Round-trip flights from Abu Dhabi to Zanzibar range from $478 to $879, with an average of $633 over the past 12 months. Anything below $478 counts as a good deal.