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Cheap Nairobi - Zanzibar flight offers

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Air Tanzania
Mon, 10/26 (NBO) Nairobi -> (ZNZ) Zanzibar
Direct
Air Tanzania
Tue, 11/10 (ZNZ) Zanzibar -> (NBO) Nairobi
Direct

Price found 6 days ago
from $287
Air Tanzania
Wed, 10/28 (NBO) Nairobi -> (ZNZ) Zanzibar
Direct
Air Tanzania
Wed, 11/11 (ZNZ) Zanzibar -> (NBO) Nairobi
Direct

Price found 6 days ago
from $287
Air Tanzania
Sun, 09/20 (NBO) Nairobi -> (ZNZ) Zanzibar
Direct
Air Tanzania
Fri, 09/25 (ZNZ) Zanzibar -> (NBO) Nairobi
Direct

Price found 7 days ago
from $300
Air Tanzania
Tue, 09/01 (NBO) Nairobi -> (ZNZ) Zanzibar
Direct
Air Tanzania
Mon, 09/07 (ZNZ) Zanzibar -> (NBO) Nairobi
Direct

Price found 15 days ago
from $302
Air Tanzania
Wed, 08/19 (NBO) Nairobi -> (ZNZ) Zanzibar
Direct
Air Tanzania
Sat, 08/22 (ZNZ) Zanzibar -> (NBO) Nairobi
Direct

Price found 10 days ago
from $312
Air Tanzania
Thu, 07/09 (NBO) Nairobi -> (ZNZ) Zanzibar
Direct
Air Tanzania
Mon, 07/13 (ZNZ) Zanzibar -> (NBO) Nairobi
Direct

Price found Yesterday
from $317
Air Tanzania
Thu, 07/09 (NBO) Nairobi -> (ZNZ) Zanzibar
Direct
Air Tanzania
Thu, 07/16 (ZNZ) Zanzibar -> (NBO) Nairobi
Direct

Price found Yesterday
from $317
Precision Air
Fri, 07/10 (NBO) Nairobi -> (ZNZ) Zanzibar
Direct
Precision Air
Fri, 07/10 (ZNZ) Zanzibar -> (NBO) Nairobi
Direct

Price found Yesterday
from $334
Air Tanzania
Thu, 07/30 (NBO) Nairobi -> (ZNZ) Zanzibar
Direct

Price found 3 days ago
from $166
Air Tanzania
Thu, 07/09 (NBO) Nairobi -> (ZNZ) Zanzibar
Direct

Price found Yesterday
from $195
Air Tanzania
Mon, 10/26 (NBO) Nairobi -> (ZNZ) Zanzibar
Direct
Air Tanzania
Tue, 11/10 (ZNZ) Zanzibar -> (NBO) Nairobi
Direct

Price found 6 days ago
from $287
Air Tanzania
Wed, 10/28 (NBO) Nairobi -> (ZNZ) Zanzibar
Direct
Air Tanzania
Wed, 11/11 (ZNZ) Zanzibar -> (NBO) Nairobi
Direct

Price found 6 days ago
from $287
Air Tanzania
Sun, 09/20 (NBO) Nairobi -> (ZNZ) Zanzibar
Direct
Air Tanzania
Fri, 09/25 (ZNZ) Zanzibar -> (NBO) Nairobi
Direct

Price found 7 days ago
from $300
Air Tanzania
Tue, 09/01 (NBO) Nairobi -> (ZNZ) Zanzibar
Direct
Air Tanzania
Mon, 09/07 (ZNZ) Zanzibar -> (NBO) Nairobi
Direct

Price found 15 days ago
from $302
Air Tanzania
Wed, 08/19 (NBO) Nairobi -> (ZNZ) Zanzibar
Direct
Air Tanzania
Sat, 08/22 (ZNZ) Zanzibar -> (NBO) Nairobi
Direct

Price found 10 days ago
from $312
Air Tanzania
Thu, 07/09 (NBO) Nairobi -> (ZNZ) Zanzibar
Direct
Air Tanzania
Mon, 07/13 (ZNZ) Zanzibar -> (NBO) Nairobi
Direct

Price found Yesterday
from $317
Air Tanzania
Thu, 07/09 (NBO) Nairobi -> (ZNZ) Zanzibar
Direct
Air Tanzania
Thu, 07/16 (ZNZ) Zanzibar -> (NBO) Nairobi
Direct

Price found Yesterday
from $317
Precision Air
Fri, 07/10 (NBO) Nairobi -> (ZNZ) Zanzibar
Direct
Precision Air
Fri, 07/10 (ZNZ) Zanzibar -> (NBO) Nairobi
Direct

Price found Yesterday
from $334

Info about flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar

Some useful info about flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar to help you plan your next trip

Best price last 15 days $166
Average flight duration 1h 21m
Cheapest month November
Average number of flights per week 13
First flight time 00:20
Last flight time 23:55
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Top airlines on the route Nairobi - Zanzibar

Airlines providing flights to Zanzibar from Nairobi

Looking for the price of a flight from Nairobi to Zanzibar?

There’s no fixed price — fares between Nairobi and Zanzibar can vary a lot by day or time.

$166 is the best price recorded in the last 15 days.

It’s often useful to check whether nearby airports offer better fares. Flying during less crowded periods also increases your chances of finding good deals.

Are there alternative airports near Nairobi and Zanzibar?

The two cities are about 374 mi apart. Looking beyond the main airport might reveal better options.

  • Airports in Nairobi: Alongside Nairobi - Jomo Kenyatta International, there's also Wilson.
  • Airports in Zanzibar: Only Zanzibar is active at the moment.

Many smaller airports are connected by direct buses or shuttles, often at low cost. If Zanzibar has more than one airport, you can pick the most convenient for your destination.

Flights from Nairobi - Jomo Kenyatta International to Zanzibar

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Other popular destinations

Searching for flights to Tanzania? Travelers also looked at: Arusha, Dar Es Salaam, Kilimanjaro, Mwanza, Zanzibar.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions about flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar.

How much does an airline ticket from Nairobi to Zanzibar cost?

The lowest price recorded in the last 15 days for a flight from Nairobi to Zanzibar is $166.

How far is Nairobi from Zanzibar?

Nairobi is about 374 mi from Zanzibar.

What are the airports in Zanzibar?

Zanzibar has one airport: Zanzibar.

What are the airports in Nairobi?

Nairobi has another airport: Wilson.

What are the most popular cities in Tanzania?

The most popular cities in Tanzania according to our users' searches are: Arusha, Dar Es Salaam, Kilimanjaro, Mwanza, Zanzibar.

When should I book a flight from Nairobi to Zanzibar?

The best time to book a flight from Nairobi to Zanzibar is 1 month in advance, while the worst time is 13 weeks in advance.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Nairobi to Zanzibar?

The cheapest month to fly from Nairobi to Zanzibar is November.

What is the most expensive month to fly from Nairobi to Zanzibar?

The most expensive month to fly from Nairobi to Zanzibar is April.

What is the best day of the week to fly from Nairobi to Zanzibar?

For flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar Sunday is on average the cheapest day to fly, while Wednesday is the most expensive day to fly.