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

• Earliest: departs at 9:40 am and lands at 12:07 pm
• Latest: departs at 11:20 pm and lands at 1:47 am.

The flight takes about 2h 27m.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Kigali to Zanzibar takes 2h 27m, covering 692 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 Kigali to Zanzibar range from $467 to $598, with an average of $546 over the past 12 months. Anything below $467 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 8% above the $546 route average. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $474 round-trip via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD), compared to $550 for nonstop.

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by RwandAir and Qatar Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Kigali 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%.

One-way fares from Kigali to Zanzibar are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $267, which is 13% 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 Kigali to Zanzibar usually depart from Kigali Intl (KGL) and arrive at Zanzibar Intl (ZNZ).

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

• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) - 51% of one-stop connections
• Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) - 35% of one-stop connections
• Dar Es Salaam (DAR) - 14% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 19% on flights from Kigali to Zanzibar. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $474 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $584, a difference of $110.

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 RwandAir operates flights between Kigali and Zanzibar.

Flying via Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 55m, compared with 6h 18m via Dar Es Salaam (DAR) and 6h 21m via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD).

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

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

• RwandAir: 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.