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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Cape Town to Zanzibar:

• Earliest: departs at 8:15 am and lands at 1:30 pm
• Latest: departs at 8:15 am and lands at 1:30 pm.

The flight takes about 5h 15m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Cape Town to Zanzibar takes 5h 15m, covering 2,326 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 Cape Town to Zanzibar range from $479 to $696, with an average of $599 over the past 12 months. Anything below $479 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 9% above the $599 route average. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $516 round-trip via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD), compared to $709 for nonstop.

One-way fares from Cape Town to Zanzibar are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $403.

Zanzibar Intl Airport (ZNZ) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $28 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Autounion Car Rental
• Final Rentals
• Karibu Kwetu Zanzibar
• FlexWays
• Xdrive Mobility

Flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar usually depart from Cape Town Intl (CPT) and arrive at Zanzibar Intl (ZNZ).

One-stop flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar most commonly connect through:

• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) - 70% of one-stop connections
• Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Dar Es Salaam (DAR) - 1% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 19% on flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $557 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $682, a difference of $125.

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 Airlink operates flights between Cape Town and Zanzibar.

Flying via Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 40m, compared with 11h 55m via Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) and 13h 28m via Dar Es Salaam (DAR).

Zanzibar is 1 hour ahead of Cape Town (Eastern Africa Time vs South Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Among airlines operating Cape Town to Zanzibar flights:

• Airlink: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

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

• Airlink: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

Several airlines are flying the same route; you can opt to fly with Kenya Airways, which makes one stop at Jomo Kenyatta International airport. You can also opt for other airlines like Qatar, Turkish, and Ethiopian.

If you are arriving at the ZNZ airport late and are looking for accommodation near the airport for easy access, you should consider staying at Camila airport hotel, which is 0.9 miles away from the airport, or Golden Tulips Zanzibar airport which is 6 miles away. These are some of the top-rated hotels near the airport that you can consider booking a stay with when you arrive late; the hotels offer shuttle services. Bed and breakfast, the pools are clean, and you can access them whenever you want, there’s free parking, and the airport view is incredible for the hotel buildings.