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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Addis Ababa to Zanzibar:

• Earliest: departs at 8:20 am and lands at 10:56 am
• Latest: departs at 11:55 pm and lands at 2:31 am.

The flight takes about 2h 36m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Addis Ababa to Zanzibar.

A nonstop flight from Addis Ababa to Zanzibar takes 2h 36m, covering 1,050 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.

Round-trip flights from Addis Ababa to Zanzibar range from $776 to $919, with an average of $856 over the past 12 months. Anything below $776 counts as a good deal.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $708 round-trip via Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO), compared to $876 for nonstop.

The Airbus A350-900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Ethiopian Air. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Addis Ababa to Zanzibar flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $737 to $2,343. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Addis Ababa to Zanzibar are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $491, which is 10% below the typical average for this route.

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

Flights from Addis Ababa to Zanzibar usually depart from Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) and arrive at Zanzibar Intl (ZNZ).

Connecting flights from Addis Ababa to Zanzibar most commonly pass through:

• Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) - 83% of one-stop connections
• Dar Es Salaam (DAR) - 17% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 14% on the Addis Ababa to Zanzibar route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $784 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $904, a difference of $120. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Ethiopian Air operates flights between Addis Ababa and Zanzibar.

Flying via Dar Es Salaam (DAR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 45m, compared with 10h 23m via Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO).

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

• Ethiopian Air: 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.