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There are many daily nonstop flights that are offered between Nairobi and Zanzibar and these are typically serviced by Precision Air and Air Tanzania. You can also find flights that require one layover, with these being operated by Air Tanzania and Kenya Airways. Your layover may occur in cities such as Dar es Salaam.

The quickest way to go from downtown Nairobi to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is by driving, which will normally take you around 20min in total. You can also choose to take public transportation instead, like bus lines 33C and 34J. These bus lines will bring you to the airport in around 1h.

The easiest way to go from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport to the city center is by driving, as the trip will only take you between 10 and 15min. It's important to take note that public transportation is not an option. You can always choose to grab a local taxi from right outside the main Arrivals terminal.

You can always choose to rent a car directly from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport. There are a few different rental agencies that have offices at Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, including Green Motion Car and Van Rental, as well as Zanzibarcabs and Zanzibar Best Car Rental. They keep their fleets directly at the airport.

4 airlines operate flights between Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport and Zanzibar. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:
• Kenya Airways
• Precision Air
• Flightlink
• Air Tanzania

Flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Zanzibar usually depart from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) and arrive at Zanzibar Intl (ZNZ).

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

• Flightlink: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Kenya Airways: 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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Zanzibar:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $323 round-trip via Dar Es Salaam (DAR), compared to $400 for nonstop.

The ATR 42 / ATR 72 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Flightlink and Hahn Air Systems. Other aircraft seen on the route include ATR 72-201 / 202 variants.

One-stop flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Zanzibar most commonly connect through:

• Dar Es Salaam (DAR) - 96% of one-stop connections
• Kigali Intl (KGL) - 4% of one-stop connections
• Arusha Kilimanjaro (JRO) - 1% of one-stop connections

Dar Es Salaam (DAR) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 6% on the Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Zanzibar route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $377 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $401, a difference of $24. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Zanzibar route, 30% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 44 minutes.

Night is the busiest departure period on Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Zanzibar flights, with 60% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 20%, evening flights for 20%, and afternoon flights for 0%.

A nonstop flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Zanzibar takes 1h 25m, covering 373 miles.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Zanzibar:

• Earliest: departs at 1:20 am and lands at 2:45 am
• Latest: departs at 10:15 pm and lands at 11:40 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 25m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 1% above the route average of $392. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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.

One-way fares from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Zanzibar are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $215.

Kenya Airways is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Air Tanzania has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Zanzibar flights are:

• Kenya Airways: 78% on time
• Air Tanzania: 76% on time
• Flightlink: 75% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 70% of the time on average.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Arusha Kilimanjaro (JRO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 2h 29m, compared with 7h 39m via Dar Es Salaam (DAR) and 16h 39m via Kigali Intl (KGL).

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 Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Zanzibar range from $312 to $459, with an average of $392 over the past 12 months. Anything below $312 counts as a good deal.