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Cheap Flight Deals from Zanzibar to Nairobi (ZNZ-NBO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Zanzibar to Nairobi that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Zanzibar to Jomo Kenyatta Intl

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Zanzibar to Jomo Kenyatta Intl.
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Air Tanzania Logo
5:30 pm - 10:20 pmZNZ-NBO
4h 50m1 stop
Air Tanzania Logo
11:00 pm - 2:00 pmNBO-ZNZ
15h 00m1 stop
$243Air Tanzania
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Thu, May 29 - Thu, Jun 5
Air Tanzania Logo
1:30 am - 6:15 amZNZ-NBO
4h 45m1 stop
Air Tanzania Logo
11:50 pm - 1:30 pmNBO-ZNZ
13h 40m1 stop
$249Air Tanzania
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Mon, May 19 - Thu, May 22
Flightlink Logo
5:00 pm - 6:30 pmZNZ-NBO
1h 30mnonstop
Flightlink Logo
7:30 pm - 9:00 pmNBO-ZNZ
1h 30mnonstop
$270Flightlink
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Mon, Sep 1 - Thu, Sep 4
Air Tanzania Logo
10:20 pm - 6:30 amZNZ-NBO
8h 10m1 stop
Air Tanzania Logo
11:00 pm - 2:00 pmNBO-ZNZ
15h 00m1 stop
$292Air Tanzania
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Mon, Sep 1 - Thu, Sep 4
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5:30 pm - 10:20 pmZNZ-NBO
4h 50m1 stop
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7:30 pm - 9:10 pmNBO-ZNZ
1h 40mnonstop
Thu, May 29 - Thu, Jun 5
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5:30 pm - 10:20 pmZNZ-NBO
4h 50m1 stop
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1:30 am - 7:20 amNBO-ZNZ
5h 50m1 stop
Thu, May 29 - Wed, Jun 4
Precision Air Logo
5:20 pm - 7:00 pmZNZ-NBO
1h 40mnonstop
Precision Air Logo
7:30 pm - 9:10 pmNBO-ZNZ
1h 40mnonstop
$377Precision Air
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Thu, May 29 - Thu, Jun 5
Precision Air Logo
11:05 am - 12:45 pmZNZ-NBO
1h 40mnonstop
Precision Air Logo
8:20 am - 1:20 pmNBO-ZNZ
5h 00m1 stop
$383Precision Air
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Mon, Sep 1 - Thu, Sep 4
Kenya Airways Logo
10:10 am - 11:30 amZNZ-NBO
1h 20mnonstop
Kenya Airways Logo
1:30 am - 4:15 amNBO-ZNZ
2h 45m1 stop
$501Kenya Airways
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Thu, May 29 - Wed, Jun 4
Kenya Airways Logo
8:40 pm - 10:00 pmZNZ-NBO
1h 20mnonstop
Kenya Airways Logo
1:30 am - 4:15 amNBO-ZNZ
2h 45m1 stop
$503Kenya Airways
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Tue, May 20 - Wed, May 21
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Zanzibar to Jomo Kenyatta Intl flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Zanzibar to Jomo Kenyatta Intl to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Zanzibar to Nairobi?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Zanzibar to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Nairobi on a Saturday and more expensive on a Tuesday. On your return trip to Zanzibar, you should consider flying back on a Thursday, and avoid Fridays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Zanzibar to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Zanzibar to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Zanzibar to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport is February, where tickets cost $318 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $420 and $402 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Zanzibar to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $211, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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Low seasonMarch
High seasonApril
Cheapest flight$119
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 2% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Zanzibar to Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Zanzibar to Jomo Kenyatta Intl based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Zanzibar to Nairobi flights

  • How can I get from the Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to my hotel in the city center?

    The easiest way to get to the center of Nairobi is by taxi. However, you should be careful to take one of the taxis that are in the designated taxi lane. It will take about 30min to get into the city by taxi. You can save money by taking the bus. A bus ride into the city, however, will take well over an hour.

  • Where can I eat while I wait on my plane to leave Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ)?

    There is the Jahazi Cafe which serves a variety of foods. For breakfast, you can have an omelet, porridge, or a poached egg. If you're eating here during the lunch or dinner hour, some options include pizza, a burger, pasta, or a stir-fry.

  • Where can I park at the Zanzibar Airport?

    If you drive yourself to the Zanzibar Airport, note that there is plenty of parking space close to the terminal. This means that you don't have to worry about walking far while carrying your luggage. However, the parking lot charges by the hour and there is no daily rate. You'll pay using a parking payment system once you leave the airport.

  • Are there baggage trolleys at either NBO or ZNZ airports?

    The Nairobi Airport (NBO) has baggage trolleys for passengers to use. You can find them in both the departure and arrival halls. At this airport, luggage trolleys can be used free of charge. At the Zanzibar Airport, you'll have to look for a luggage trolley as they aren't kept in one place. When you find one, you can use it for no charge.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Zanzibar to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Zanzibar to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport was $119 for a one-way ticket and $243 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Zanzibar and Nairobi?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Zanzibar and on arrival in Nairobi.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Zanzibar to Nairobi?

    flydubai, and Emirates offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Zanzibar to Nairobi flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Zanzibar to Nairobi?

    The Embraer 190 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Zanzibar to Nairobi flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Zanzibar to Nairobi?

    SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Zanzibar and Nairobi, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Zanzibar to Nairobi?

    There are nonstop flights from Zanzibar to Nairobi on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Zanzibar to Nairobi, Air Tanzania or Kenya Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Zanzibar to Nairobi are Air Tanzania and Kenya Airways. With an average price for the route of $339 and an overall rating of 7.4, Air Tanzania is the most popular choice. Kenya Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $411 and an overall rating of 6.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Zanzibar to Nairobi?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Zanzibar to Nairobi.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Zanzibar to Nairobi?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Nairobi from Zanzibar is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Zanzibar to Nairobi?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Nairobi with an airline and back to Zanzibar with another airline. Booking your flights between Zanzibar and NBO can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Zanzibar to Nairobi?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Nairobi from Zanzibar up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Zanzibar to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $135 or less one-way and $692 or less round-trip.
  • Flights from Zanzibar (ZNZ) to Nairobi (NBO) are typically nonstop. However, some airlines will require that you switch planes at another airport. If you have a layover, it will likely be in Dar Es Salaam or Arusha Kilimanjaro. Note that you might have to do a self-check-in when you board the second leg of your flight.
  • The Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ) was recently renamed the Abeid Amani Karume Airport. It is really small but is the largest airport on the island of Tanzania. It has just two terminals and serves both domestic and international flights.
  • Although there are a few airports in Nairobi, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Nairobi (NBO) is the largest of them. Once you land at this airport, you can stop by its information desk if you have questions about your baggage or need to find a restroom before you continue your journey.
  • There are several lounges at the Nairobi Airport (NBO). Relax in one of these lounges while you wait on your return flight to Zanzibar. Some of the lounges at this airport include airline lounges such as those affiliated with Turkish Airlines and Kenya Airways.
  • At the Nairobi Airport (NBO), you can rent a car to help you get around during your stay. Some car rental agencies at this airport include Hertz, Ace, Europcar, and Green Motion. Most of these rental car agencies have a representative at the airport 24/7.

Prefer to fly direct from Zanzibar to Nairobi?

Find which airlines fly direct from Zanzibar Intl Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Zanzibar Intl to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Monday

Air France, British Airways, Delta, +5 more

Air France, British Airways, +6 more

Tuesday

Air France, British Airways, Delta, +4 more

Air France, British Airways, +5 more

Wednesday

Air France, British Airways, Delta, +4 more

Air France, British Airways, +5 more

Thursday

Air France, British Airways, Delta, +4 more

Air France, British Airways, +5 more

Friday

Air France, British Airways, Delta, +5 more

Air France, British Airways, +6 more

Saturday

Air France, British Airways, Delta, +4 more

Air France, British Airways, +5 more

Sunday

Air France, British Airways, Delta, +5 more

Air France, British Airways, +6 more

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Direct returns

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl to Zanzibar Intl

Monday

British Airways, KLM, Kenya Airways, +1 more

British Airways, KLM, +2 more

Tuesday

British Airways, KLM, Kenya Airways, +5 more

British Airways, KLM, +6 more

Wednesday

British Airways, KLM, Kenya Airways, +1 more

British Airways, KLM, +2 more

Thursday

British Airways, Jambojet, KLM, +5 more

British Airways, Jambojet, +6 more

Friday

British Airways, KLM, Kenya Airways, +4 more

British Airways, KLM, +5 more

Saturday

British Airways, KLM, Kenya Airways, +1 more

British Airways, KLM, +2 more

Sunday

British Airways, KLM, Kenya Airways, +2 more

British Airways, KLM, +3 more

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Top 3 airlines serving from Zanzibar to Jomo Kenyatta Intl

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Zanzibar to Nairobi. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Zanzibar to Jomo Kenyatta Intl? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
Air TanzaniaOverall score based on 11 reviews
7.4Comfort
7.4Crew
7.0Boarding
6.7Food
6.5Entertainment
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The airline cancelled my flight and as a result I had to book thru another airline. Furthermore, I forfeited $20 with kayak.

2.0 MediocreNalneesh, Feb 2025JRO - EBB
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The airline cancelled my flight and as a result I had to book thru another airline. Furthermore, I forfeited $20 with kayak.

Pros: "Did not travel"
Cons: "Because of COV-19 my friend that I did not travel. I tried to contact the airline by all possible means but Air Tanzania did not get back to me. Needless to say we did not receive any reimbursement for the flights paid. Communication with the customers would have been nice and the tickets reimbursed or vouchers offered,"

Was very good, was happy with the way staff were smiling and how they were approachable

A child was loud throughout which made the trip less than optimal. Crew was great and professional. They need to change the automatic seat belt announcement which is too loud and had other unneeded words like "this is XYZ announcement number one'

Love the dreamliner plane. It's such a smooth ride, I don't notice that it's 15 hours in the air. The staff are great and they don't overstuff you with food.

I really like this airline. The staff are lovely and friendly, the planes are tidy and unfussy. I would rate them at the top of the African Airline carriers.

Delayed by 4 hours with inadequate advance notifications which caused us a lot of consternation and angst. I will never fly or recommend your airline again

Flight was changed 3 times, from a night flight to a day flight, and then delayed by 5h…

Kenya Airways delayed my flights for 7 days. Each delayed, they notified me last minute. This is ridiculous.

The kindness and good humor of all the people who this flight possible was a joy.

Awful, we had a delay of 3 hrs, impacting in my transfer flight to Cape town, and Kenya airways didnt do anything. They sent me twice to transfer services in Nairobi, not been available to sleep (from 1 am to 5 am); without any update.

It's the only direct flight between Accra and Nairobi, and you pay for it! Food is better on Asky. No entertainment on flight from Accra to Nairobi, but there other way did have screens. Generally timely boarding and departure.

Overall a very comfortable trip. Boarding process could have been more organized. The food could be better. Crew is excellent!

Staff was very pleasant. Flight was delayed but information on delay was not clear.

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