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

• Earliest: departs at 12:25 am and lands at 5:57 am
• Latest: departs at 10:10 am and lands at 3:42 pm.

The flight takes about 5h 32m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Dubai to Zanzibar:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Dubai to Zanzibar takes 5h 32m, covering 2,428 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 Dubai to Zanzibar range from $575 to $740, with an average of $642 over the past 12 months. Anything below $575 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) are 1% below the route average of $642. Booking late can sometimes save you money, but inventory is limited.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $543 round-trip via Muscat Seeb (MCT), compared to $651 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $7–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by flydubai and Emirates. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A220-300 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Dubai to Zanzibar flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Night departures account for 50%, afternoon flights for 0%, and evening 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 $433 to $2,879. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Dubai to Zanzibar flights:

• flydubai
• Emirates

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Dubai to Zanzibar are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $260, which is 27% below the typical average for this route.

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
• H-Lead Hospitality

Flights from Dubai to Zanzibar usually depart from Dubai Intl (DXB) and arrive at Zanzibar Intl (ZNZ).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Dubai to Zanzibar route, 28% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 09m.

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

• Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) - 59% of one-stop connections
• Dar Es Salaam (DAR) - 23% of one-stop connections
• Kigali Intl (KGL) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) - 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 9% on flights from Dubai to Zanzibar. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $616 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $675, a difference of $59.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Dubai and Zanzibar. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• flydubai
• Air Tanzania

Flying via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 9h 59m, compared with 11h 29m via Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) and 12h 39m via Kigali Intl (KGL).

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

Among airlines operating Dubai to Zanzibar flights:

• flydubai: offers free seat selection
• Emirates: 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:

• flydubai: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Emirates: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Air Tanzania: 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.

The public transport in Zanzibar is not suitable for tourists, therefore the best way to travel in Zanzibar is to rent a car or to take a taxi to your destination in Zanzibar. A taxi from the airport to the city centre will cost you around TZS 19000 (AED 30.00).

While there are no airports located inside Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, there are several accommodation options very close by. Hotels offer airport shuttle services that can pick you up when you arrive, as well as drop you off at the end of your stay in Zanzibar. If you forget to arrange an airport-hotel shuttle pickup, one of the many taxi services that operate out of Zanzibar Airport will be on hand to get you to where you need to be.